Susan's Recommendations for Shopping in Paris
As a Paris Personal Shopper, Susan Tabak is turned to for her eye for
fashion, style expertise and recommendations for shopping in Paris.
Having grown up loving the City of Light, learning the language, and
living her life à la Parisian, Susan has created a home away from home
in France’s fashion capital. As a friend to the fashionably famous,
Susan holds the key to Paris’ exclusive ateliers and coveted couture
houses. Combining her connections with a comprehension of the hottest
places to see and be seen in Paris, Susan’s shopping recommendations
for go far beyond the best boutiques to include chic restaurants,
luxurious hotels, and sumptuous spas. Susan’s life of luxury has led
her to discover the secrets of stylish living in Paris, resulting in a
list of recommendations that incorporate the best the city has to
offer and turn a trip into an unmatched luxury lifestyle experience.
Finding Your Way Around Paris
As many visitors to Paris are unfamiliar with the city, finding a hotel with an excellent location is essential to easily accessing famous ateliers and discovering tucked away Parisian boutiques. Fortunately, Paris’ most lavish hotels are conveniently located in the heart of the cities chicest fashion districts and social scenes. Particularly partial to le Bristol, Susan enjoys Saturday Fashion High Tea at le Bristol’s Bar, which debuts the latest collections from the most famous Parisian fashion houses to a stylish audience as they enjoy delicious pastries prepared by renowned Pastry Chef Laurent Jeannin. Also fabulously located at Concorde is Hotel Crillon, which has impeccable views of the Eiffel Tower and is within walking distance to fabulous shopping on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the Champs-Elysées and the Jardins du Luxembourg.
The Paris Shopping Experience
Understanding that a shopping experience in Paris is about much more than just the clothes, Susan recommends taking time to enjoy the culture and food by stopping by a star studded café for a quick lunch or drink. While shopping in Saint Germain, Al Dente is an excellent option if you are interested in a casual lunch accompanied by some of France’s most famous faces. Owned by Sylvain Lindon, his brother Vincent and wife Sandrine Kiberlain frequent this hot spot, along with Maurice Barthélémy and wife Judith Godreche. Another great place to people watch and grab a drink while shopping along Avenue Montainge or the Champs-Elysées would be Hotel Fouquet’s Barrière, which has impeccable service and delectable snacks. Although surrounded by somewhat touristy café’s, Fouquet’s unprecedented class and style make it one of Susan’s favorite spots to break up a long day of shopping. Not only enjoyed by Susan, top photographer Frederic Imbert and French actor Omar Sharif, just to name a few, can also be seen among the socialites and businessmen who enjoy the great location and chic Parisian style of Fouquet’s Barrière.
End with Relaxation
Finally, what shopping trip would be complete without some well deserved rest and relaxation once the perfect Parisian pieces have been found to complete your wardrobe. Whether it is enjoying the mineral bathes at the hotel Ritz spa, or visiting Alexandre Zouari for a haircut that gives you a freshly French look, Susan recommends making time in your shopping schedule to enjoy some pampering. As most shops are closed on Sunday, and it is a relatively slow day around Paris, this is the perfect day to book your appointments so that they do not interrupt your shopping or other social activities.
Some visitors unfamiliar with Paris may find fitting all of Susan’s recommendations into their shopping trip a challenge, as navigating the city and communicating with people can at times be difficult or intimidating. With Susan as your personal shopper, her recommendations for shopping in Paris for the best addresses are incorporated to provide a cultural shopping experience that is tailored specifically for each client. Whether interested in spending time at the spa or partying until dawn at the hottest clubs, Susan customizes her itineraries to transforms a shopping trip into an unforgettable Parisian experience.
