True - only in Paris - story…read more CHANCE MEETING Wandering around Marais on a very rainy Thursday afternoon and end up in Ted Baker. A well and colorfully dressed gent says hello and asks what's my name. JT I tell him (I tell him my actual real name however). And he says he is Ted Baker. "No shit?!?" say I. "No shit!?!" says Ted. Fun conversation ensues. I told him how much I loved his clothes and about how his designs were becoming a big deal in the States. He proudly proclaimed that they did no advertising and their growth was by word of mouth only. Then I tried on a phenomenal pea coat - elbow patches, leather-lined collar (inside the fold), incredible inner lining, 4 rows of buttons and a deep blue instead of black or dark navy. I like it a lot. So I say, "What do you think Ted?" and Ted replies that he had only me in mind when he conceived it. Then he asked me if I had ever heard of this American he had recently met and did I know anything about this person? We proceeded to Google to see what was up. All-in-all a pretty memorable experience. BACK AT THE RANCH Anyway...back at the ranch, I decide to Google Ted Baker. Guess what: No such guy. Seriously. Ted Baker is a brand / concept that was conceived by Ray Kelvin in the 1980s. The guy in the store was Ray Kelvin - he's the CEO and creator of Ted Baker. I sort of knew this before but I had more or less forgotten and when the guy introduced himself as Ted Baker, I just went with it. Because really, the guy IS Ted Baker. I'm glad we didn't ask to take his picture because he's famous for avoiding any and all full-on pictures of himself. His stated intent is to focus on the brand and the product and not on the personality of the designer or any one person. Imagine any designer (Hilfiger, Lauren, Jacobs, etc.) not putting their own name on the label. Now also imagine a clothes store where every single thing you see, you like - a lot. Now imagine the same brand expanding with exponential growth without any advertising. This is Ted Baker. Impressive. END RESULT Now I have a coat that I love and an amazing story to go with it. Plus, I have a new favorite clothing brand to explore. Look up Ted Baker and Ray Kelvin - some good lessons to be learned about brand, marketing, quality and focus.

Trés chic indeed! My husband and I stopped by this location when we were in Paris last, and it…read morenever disappoints. We were meandering through Paris's dreamy streets when I saw a menagerie of dresses just begging to be sampled. Thankfully my husband is a patient man, and we happily hopped into the store's plush and stylish interior. What made the experience extra memorable was the service. The sales staff welcomed us both, and my husband was relegated to the "boyfriend couch" where he was served espresso and snacks while he waited. Meanwhile, I was whisked away and treated to personal and professional shopping assistance that I imagine only movie stars get to regularly enjoy. The sales staff waits on customers hand (offering beautiful accessories to complement the dresses) and foot (with an array of truly fabulous heels to match)! The designs are unique to Ted's European offerings and cannot be found in the US, making the exceptional experience truly one of a kind. My husband said the espresso was top notch too . Nobody will be at a loss for shopping options in Paris, but Ted's beautiful store is worth a visit!

Y S L…read more Le summum de la haute couture Le fashion Superbe ! C'est Magnifique ! Bravo !! Merci beaucoup !

YSL!! Ok, so i went to 3 other locations and I gotta say that this one is my favorite! I think I…read moresaid the other locations were my favorite, but not FR, this one is my Fave! This store has a great set up and!!!!! Guess what the staff is incredible! I think I said that about the other store too, but no FR, this one has the best staff!! Y not S top L ying about which store is my fave? Because honestly they are alll great, but this one by far is my fave! Im FR! Like yes! YSL!

While French Trotters offers menswear only, it is an incredibly cool spot to shop pour les hommes…read more Despite the fact that the store sells a handful of American brands including Woolrich and Band of Outsiders and at a distinct markup from the prices we might find in the states, its offerings were clearly selected with care and cannot be found at home ( for me) easily. My travel partner who had been looking for THE leather jacket, a combination of: perfect fit, unique design, and timeless cool ... he managed to find THE jacket here. (Note: We have been trolling the shops of LA, SF and the internet for several months.) The garcons manning the shop were geniaux, and hip without being too much like our hometown boys in Los Feliz... those guys can be too much. (It's not safe to ride a bike without brakes around LA, let alone ride a bike with a camera around your neck.) While uniquely different, French Trotters reminded me a teeny tiny bit of Mohawk General Store on Sunset Blvd. And that made me smile because I like that shop. Cool stuff. Cool people. For anyone looking for a unique gift for a discerning guy this is the place.

Great curated brands and specially made for store items, very nice and helpful SA. Unique items you…read morecan't get everywhere. Recommend checking out if in the area.

May i say the staff at the Mens and Women section provided stellar service. From the moment we…read morewalked in, they were very warm and welcoming. They engaged with us and was super helpful since it was our first time trying this French brand and i am very impressed with the quality of each item. The feel of the fabric is just luxe. Prices are good, i think and they do have good sales. After we were done shopping, we were taking photos right outside the store and one of the staff saw us, he was prolly on his break on the phone but he was so sweet and asked us if we wanted him to take our photo. As we had told them, we've had some amazing interactions with the French people during our visit

Raissa and Simon were AWESOME in helping my boyfriend get everything we needed! They gave us the…read morebest styling advice and choices with options for clothes I had not considered myself. I was so happy they used their savvy taste to show me their favorite pieces of the season. I can not recommend Sandro enough. Raissa and Simon trult made this a wonderful experience. We will be back!!

Lovely boutique. My friend and I got pull over cashmere sweaters from here. Lovely quality and fit…read more Didn't even bother to try on, but they fit perfectly. The owner was also sweet and personable. Can't beat the price- €10 !

A trendy place to find of all things a cozy cashmere hoodie. Try the Goliath Bis Cashmere…read moreCardiganit is sooo comfortable with the Verone Jacket and a pair of the Pantin pants. You will look like a native and feel like a dream! Several stores in Paris, check first to see which has mens, women's, etc. They vary. Also, the brand is carried at the large department stores such as: BHV, Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Franck & Fils, etc. Take heart, if you fall in love with the lineyou may shop in many other countries (there is a store in West Hollywood..and many others..plus you may shop online, d'accord!) See their website. Soft and comfortable! '(¿)

Lovely staff and great service. Very friendly with impatient children, and they have just about all…read moreof the collection. The Brand is quite expensive, but if you can live with that, it's a great introduction to the Zadig & Voltaire universe.

I don't really like shopping, nor do I want a pair of couture jeans for €950. However, this is the…read morecoolest concept store I saw in Paris. Sure, you can go to Saint-Germain and see some of the well-known brands with pretty cool retail environments, but this store, which is kind of hidden down a side street in Marias, was amazing. Just go. They tend to have some of the couture brands you might be used to - Yohji Yamamoto, Comme des Garçons - but also have many you haven't. Unless you are super wealthy, you may not walk out with many things, but worth a browse, they really created a cool space.

J'adore! Perhaps it's the Parisienne air or the just the fact I'm in Paris, but I always have to…read morego to this boutique and buy something cool and hip and wonderfully designer that no one else has. Très jolie. It's my go to before Colette, which is much too touristy... yuck! How can you not love that it is also open on Sundays. Ahhh, Paris me manque!

If you're a fan of the brand, and you happen to wake up one day in Paris, you should come here…read more The store is not super conspicuous--basically, no one is going to happen upon it by accident--but, considering MM's anti-"branding" tendencies, that's hardly a surprise. Prices are better than what you'll find in the states, especially with the tourist tax rebate. Lots of private sales. The staff was accommodating, and not at all snobby. Weirdly enough, the vest I bought here--in Paris!--bears tags saying that it's an export model "For U.S.A. Only". It's like they just *knew* I was going to come in there.