A shopping trip to Paris—where to begin? For even the most ardent shopaholic, tackling the epicenter of la mode can evoke panic (where to begin!), panic (but I can’t afford Chanel!) and more panic (my, those saleswomen are chic). But, hey, don’t panic. Here are eight all-about-Paris stores that range from fun to fancy for every kind of shopper (even the locals).

Colette
It’s all but impossible to talk about shopping in Paris without mentioning Colette. It wasn’t long after the übercool concept store opened in 1997 that everyone in fashion, design, music—anyone who was cool and who cared anything about trends—took notice. Underground CDs, books and baskets (sneakers) on the ground floor give us mere mortals something to buy, while fabulously unattainable labels like Lanvin and Valentino draw the international elite. With rotating exhibitions in the art gallery and a subterranean restaurant, you’re talking one cool concept store. 213 rue St.-Honoré, 75001, 01 55 35 33 90.

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