The show has already taken Emily everywhere from neighbourhood cafés and hidden gardens to dramatic Roman viewpoints and the sunniest corners of the French Riviera.

Below, we tracked down every real-life location she visits on screen, and along the way, we’re sharing insider tips, local context, and a few smart recommendations, so you can add these spots to your next European adventure with ease.

Everywhere Emily went in Paris

1. Le Jardin de Palais Royal

Location: 8 Rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris, France

Emily and Mindy’s first meeting takes place in the Jardin du Palais Royal, a bustling but still quiet little park right in the heart of Paris, tucked behind the grand Palais Royal. With its neat rows of trees and elegant arcades, it feels worlds away from the busy streets nearby. In their first encounter, the moment is anything but graceful – Mindy is babysitting Laurent and Sybil when the kids accidentally knock bread straight out of Emily’s hands, setting the whole friendship in motion. The park shows up again in the episode Ringarde, when Mindy sings La Vie en Rose among the gardens.

2. Café de Flore

Location: 172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France

One of Paris’s most iconic hangouts, Café de Flore, is set along Boulevard Saint-Germain at the edge of a lively Left Bank park. Open since the late 1800s, it’s one of the city’s oldest cafés and has long been a gathering place for writers, artists, and philosophers. In the episode Ringarde, Emily visits here with Thomas, who points out that Café de Flore became closely associated with Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. The funny part? At the time, the truly fashionable crowd was actually across the street at Les Deux Magots, where Hemingway and Picasso held court.

3. La Maison Rose

Location: 2 Rue de l’Abreuvoir, 75018 Paris, France

Emily and Mindy share a meal at La Maison Rose, the unmistakable pink restaurant tucked along Rue de l’Abreuvoir in Montmartre. Over dinner, the conversation turns serious – Sylvie’s frustration with Emily’s influencer side hustle, and the fact that this night marks the end of Emily’s time as a social media influencer before she deletes her account. The street pops up again later in the season, when Rue de l’Abreuvoir becomes the backdrop for the Hästens luxury bed campaign.

4. Pont Alexandre III

Location: Pont Alexandre III, 75008 Paris, France

Episode 3 places Emily on the Pont Alexandre III, the lavish Beaux-Arts span framed by Parisian icons: the Champs-Élysées rising in one direction and the gilded dome of Les Invalides gleaming in the other. The bridge has appeared on screen before, notably in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris. That film also featured another setting later used in Emily, the Musée des Arts Forains – a whimsical fairground museum on the city’s south-eastern edge – which makes its appearance in Episode 7.

6. Pont Neuf

75001 Paris, France

Season 2 ends back in Paris, with Emily on the Pont Neuf, considering her next move from the city’s oldest bridge. We’d recommend visiting early morning or at sunset for fewer crowds, and exploring the charming Square du Vert-Galant (hidden garden) below.

7. Gallery Lafayette

Location: 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris France

Galeries Lafayette appears as one of Emily in Paris’s most recognisable settings. Its celebrated Art Nouveau dome features prominently, most notably during the Season 4 Cadence launch. Within the series, it’s presented as a place where Agence Grateau’s business unfolds. We’d recommend heading to the 7th-floor terrace for free, panoramic views of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur.

8. Atelier des Lumières

Location: 38 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris, France

L’Atelier des Lumières features in Emily in Paris as the immersive digital art venue visited by Emily, Gabriel and Camille in the episode Faux Amis. The former industrial space in Paris’s 11th arrondissement transforms classic artworks into large-scale, enveloping projections, and the characters experience its Van Gogh exhibition during their visit. Opened in 2018 by Culturespaces, the venue on rue Saint-Maur has become a landmark for contemporary digital exhibitions.

9. Palais Garnier

Location: Place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris

Palais Garnier features in Emily in Paris as the iconic Paris opera house visited by Emily and Thomas in the episode Ringarde. The historic 1,979-seat venue is the setting for a planned evening of Swan Lake, but the visit takes a turn when Thomas dismisses the ballet. During the visit, Emily also spots Pierre watching from a balcony above and rushes up to speak with him.

10. Monet’s House

Location: 84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, France

Claude Monet’s gardens at Giverny feature in Emily in Paris as the historic artist’s home and museum visited by Emily in season four, episode two, Love Is on the Run. Located about an hour and a half outside Paris, the pink house and famous water lily pond are where Emily finds Camille after she disappears following her cancelled wedding. While wandering the gardens beneath Monet’s iconic Japanese bridge, Emily learns about the artist’s water lilies and accidentally falls into the pond during a confrontation with Camille. The museum is now open to the public, in case you wanted to add it to your itinerary.

Everywhere Emily went in the French Riviera

Season 2’s Do You Know the Way to St. Tropez? episode features Emily on a girls’ weekend in Saint-Tropez, which turns out to have been filmed mainly in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer. Here’s where she went…

1. Villefranche-sur-Mer train station

Location: Av. Georges Clemenceau, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

The pisode opens at the Villefranche-sur-Mer train station. Even the details give it away – a poster for Menton’s famous lemon festival hangs on the platform, a subtle nod to the Côte d’Azur. While she’s supposed to be in Saint-Tropez, Emily actually arrives in Villefranche-sur-Mer, about 120 kilometres further east. A small switch, maybe, but one that unmistakably places her in the heart of the French Riviera.

2. Route des Trois Corniches

Location: It isn’t a single address but three scenic roads (Grande, Moyenne, Basse Corniche) between Nice and Menton, France, each starting near Nice’s port/harbour district (like Riquier for Grande)

Emily’s Riviera weekend kicks off with views that make an instant impression. She’s traveling along the Moyenne-Corniche and the Grande-Corniche, the scenic roads that wind between Nice and Menton high above the Mediterranean. For miles, the route hugs the hills, with the sea stretching out below and classic Côte d’Azur scenery unfolding at every turn.

There’s a bit of movie history here, too. These roads—known collectively as the Trois Corniches—were famously used in Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief. Back in 1955, Grace Kelly and Cary Grant cruised along the very same curves in a convertible, cementing the Corniche as one of cinema’s most iconic drives.

3. Le Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat

Location: 71 Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Côte d’Azur, France

For the weekend, Emily and her friends check into one of the French Riviera’s most iconic hotels, perched above the Mediterranean with views that feel almost unreal. The Four Seasons’ Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat is old-school glamour at its finest – everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Winston Churchill has passed through its doors. The hotel’s appeal goes well beyond Emily in Paris, too. It’s apparently a front-runner for the next season of HBO’s The White Lotus Season 4.

1. Paloma Beach in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Location: 1 Route de Saint-Hospice, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Paloma Beach has hosted its fair share of Hollywood stars over the years (Tom Cruise, Sean Connery, and Roger Moore have all dined here), but Emily Cooper’s champagne-soaked moment on the terrace of the legendary Paloma Beach restaurant is instantly memorable. Tucked away on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, the beach feels wonderfully untouched, with sweeping views toward the cliffs of Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Èze across the water.

2. Chapelle Saint-Pierre (Jean Cocteau Chapel)

Location: 4 Quai de l’Amiral Courbet, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Camille meets Emily at the Chapelle Saint-Pierre on Quai de l’Amiral Courbet. The chapel’s striking interior is revealed as Emily enters. Dedicated to Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishermen, this historic chapel was transformed into a masterpiece by the renowned French artist Jean Cocteau.

Everywhere Emily went in Rome

1. Hotel Eden

Location: Via Ludovisi, 49, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Emily’s first stop in Rome is 5-star Hotel Eden, which anyone familiar with the city knows is one of its true icons. It’s been around since 1889 and sits just a short walk from the Spanish Steps, right in the heart of the elegant Via Veneto area. The hotel is famously inspired to Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, and it still has that classic Roman glamour. One of its standout features is La Terrazza, the rooftop with incredible city views, where Emily and Sylvie sit down for breakfast.

2. Harry’s Bar

Location: Via Vittorio Veneto, 150, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

When Sylvie meets Giancarlo in Rome, their scene is set at Harry’s Bar, a classic American-style bar that’s been part of the city’s social scene for decades. The commercial Giancarlo is filming weaves in some real Roman history, too – the actress is shown driving through Porta Pinciana, one of the best-preserved gates in the ancient Aurelian Walls. Those walls were built nearly 2,000 years ago under emperors Aurelian and Probus and once wrapped entirely around the city, protecting Rome at its peak.

3. The Acqua Paola Fountain

Location: Via Garibaldi, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Marcello zips Emily through Rome on his scooter, weaving through the city until they end up at Janiculum Hill. It sits just above Trastevere and only a few minutes from the Tiber, and at the top you’ll find Il Fontanone, literally “the big fountain.” It’s a huge Baroque fountain built in the early 1600s, and the views from up there are unreal – you get the whole city laid out beneath you. It’s one of those classic Roman spots that always makes for great photos.

4. The Janiculum Hill

Location: Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi, 00165, Roma RM, Italy

If you keep walking past Il Fontanone, you’ll hit Piazza Garibaldi, which has one of the best panoramic terraces in the city. This is where Marcello brings Emily to catch the famous Gianicolo cannons, which fire every day at exactly noon just below the lookout – it’s a classic Roman tradition. Even though Janiculum isn’t technically one of Rome’s Seven Hills, it’s actually one of the city’s highest spots, so the views are incredible in every direction. On a clear day, you can even spot landmarks like the Pantheon and the Vittorio Emanuele monument way down below.

5. Teatro Marcello

Location: Via del Teatro di Marcello, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

It’s easy to confuse it with the Colosseum at first glance, but the Theatre of Marcellus is a completely different kind of ancient landmark. You’ll find it tucked into the Sant’Angelo neighbourhood, right between the Jewish Ghetto and the Tiber. Back in the day, it could hold around 20,000 spectators, though now only the lower levels remain purely ancient – the upper floors were built over and are still used as apartments. After a night of rooftop drinks and city views, Emily and Marcello end the evening here.

6. Da Giggetto Al Portico D’Ottavia

Location: Via del Portico d`Ottavia, 21/a, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Marcello brings Emily to Da Giggetto, the kind of place Romans have been going to forever. It’s tucked into the Jewish Ghetto, right near the Portico of Octavia, where ancient columns still line the street. Da Giggetto has been around since the 1920s, and it shows – in the best way. It’s a longtime local favourite, and if you’re eating here, there’s really only one thing you have to order: carciofi alla giudia. Those crispy, golden Jewish-style artichokes are a Roman classic.

7. The Trevi Fountain

Location: Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

What Roman holiday isn’t complete without throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain? It’s one of those classic Roman rituals everyone ends up doing. Standing there, Marcello explains the rules to Emily: use your right hand and toss the coin over your left shoulder. Emily sticks with just one coin – enough to make sure she’ll be back in Rome someday – skipping the full three, which legend says lock in love and marriage in the Eternal City.

8. The Colosseum

Location: Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Ah, another classic. The Colosseum. It’s the kind of place that’s beauty and history stops you mid-thought, especially when the afternoon light hits and the stone seems to glow. As they ride by on the Vespa, Marcello nudges Emily to put her phone away and just take it all in.

9. Spanish Steps

Location: Piazza di Spagna, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Emily and Marcello wander over to the Spanish Steps, the wide staircase that climbs from Piazza di Spagna up to the church of Trinità dei Monti. It’s been part of the city since the 1700s, and today it sits right in the middle of Rome’s high-fashion zone. Via Condotti starts at the base of the steps, lined with designer storefronts – Gucci, Prada, Valentino… of course our duo pause for a moment on the steps to catch their breath. (What they don’t realise is that this little break is technically illegal – since 2019, sitting here can earn you a hefty fine, sometimes as much as €400).

10. Trattoria Angelino

Location: Piazza Margana, 37, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Emily finally slows down with an Aperol Spritz (classic) at Trattoria Angelino, a long-standing Roman spot tucked into Piazza Margana (whose origins date back to the Middle Ages), just a short walk from the Forum and the Colosseum. This place leans hard into classic Roman comfort food – think cacio e pepe, carbonara, all the staples done right. While she’s settling in, Sylvie calls, and Emily drops the truth: she’s not in Krakow after all. She’s in Rome… exactly where Sylvie figured she’d be.

11. Piazza Mattei and the Turtle Fountain

Location: Piazza Mattei, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Gelatos in hand, Mindy and Emily wander along Via della Reginella, talking through Mindy’s breakup with Nico as they cut through the Jewish Quarter. The walk drops them into Piazza Mattei, one of those small Roman squares you’d probably miss if you didn’t know to look for it. Rome has thousands of piazzas, but this one stands out thanks to the Fontana delle Tartarughe (“Fountain of the Turtles”), a 16th-century fountain with bronze turtles perched along the edge. It’s here that Mindy starts singing Beautiful Ruins and slowly pulls a crowd.

12. Borgo of Ostia Antica

Location: Piazza della Rocca, 13, 00119 Roma RM, Italy

For the Season 4 finale, Emily leaves the city behind and heads to Marcello’s hometown, Solitano. The town itself is fictional, but the filming location is very real: Ostia Antica. Getting there from central Rome is surprisingly easy: hop on Metro Line B to Piramide, then transfer to the Roma-Lido commuter train, and you’ll be there in about half an hour.

This small borgo sits beside the ruins of ancient Ostia, with cobblestone streets, ivy-covered stone walls, and quiet piazzas that haven’t changed much over the centuries. The village revolves around the Castle of Julius II, a 15th-century fortress built to protect the mouth of the Tiber. Fans will recognise the stone archway Emily walks through, which doubles as Solitano’s entrance on screen. She meets Marcello’s mother, Antonia, at the fictional Café du Ugo, filmed in Piazza della Rocca, while the village meal scene was shot just below the castle.

13. Pincio Terrace

Location: Viale del Belvedere, 00197 Roma RM, Italy

The season wraps up at the Pincio Terrace. It sits just outside Villa Borghese and looks straight out over the city, with rooftops, domes, and monuments stretching to the horizon. It’s especially beautiful at sunset, when everything below starts to glow—and it’s easy to see why they chose this spot for the show’s final moments.

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Paris this season is drenched in debuts – from Pierpaolo’s Balenciaga to Blazy’s CHANEL to Glenn Martens at Margiela RTW – as well as some old faithfuls like Miu Miu (crowned the hottest brand in the world by The Lyst Index), Dries Van Noten, Valentino, The Row, McQueen, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermes, ALAIA and more.

For all the highlights, and the RUSSH Editors’ notes on the shows we loved, read on…

LOEWE

1/5    

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez‘s first collection unveiling for LOEWE took place at the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris, and reframed its identity with a jolt of colour, athleticism, and cheeky provocation. Models strode out in asymmetric skirts, towel-like dresses, bomber jackets with microscopic hot pants, and jumpers tied loosely around bare torsos. The trousers, famously sparse, ceded ground to sweeping dresses and sculptural leather miniatures that nodded to LOEWE’s artisanal core.

Celine

1/5    

For only his sophomore show at the House, it seems Michael Rider is now fluent in the language of Celine. Tailoring was central to the collection, with double-breasted blazers cut with confident shoulders and styled with slim trousers – a subtle link to the house’s more recent past, with Hedi Slimane at the helm. Elsewhere, clean minimal shapes recalled Phoebe Philo’s uncanny ability to create pieces that feel equal parts timeless and joyfully wearable.

Hermès

1/5    

Channeling the equestrian heritage of the House of Hermès, creative director Nadège Vanhée took the codes of saddlery and horseback riding and let them run wild across a sandy runway scattered with seashells in Paris this week. Leather, of course, remained the star. But it was transformed into pieces that flirted with seduction: minidresses laced corset-style at the back, skimpy shorts with apron fronts, and halter tops strapped tight with harnesses.

Chloé

1/5    

The 70 bohemian Chloé girl has evolved for SS26, donning 80s florals and 50s couture. Chemena Kamali redrew vintage florals on cotton poplin and silk jersey dresses, before the collection made way for strong shouldered duster coats and silk-and-lace negligee-inspired sets and dresses.

Thom Browne

1/5    

The New York designer took his signature whimsical tailoring to the extraterrestrial in his SS26 show, which featured bobble-headed aliens and silver-suited models, and frozen spaceship workers greeting guests like Law Roach, Emma Chamberlain and Rachel Zegler upon arrival.

Valentino

1/5    

At Valentino’s Spring Summer 26 show, fireflies were the unexpected muse of Alessandro Michele. Exemplifying this message was an ethereal array of soft, sheer fabrics that floated down the runway in shades of ash rose, ivory, moss, and candlelight yellow. Punctuating the palette were pops of Valentino pink, cornflower blue, rich red, and glistening silver.

Miu Miu

1/5    

For SS26, Miuccia Prada turned her attention to something most of us probably overlook – the apron. The show kicked off with actress Sandra Hüller strolling out in a look that could have come straight from a factory floor. From there, it was a full-on celebration of working women: waitresses, welders, housekeepers. Even the venue felt like a workplace, with Formica tables and strip curtains giving the room cafeteria vibes.

Zimmermann

1/5    

It was only six months ago that Zimmermann moved into their brand new Paris HQ – their their biggest atelier yet – on Rue Barbette in Le Marais. But for the label’s first Paris Fashion Week since, the 1970s bohemian spirit of Sydney’s Lavender Bay remained a calling. Billowing floral prints, draped strapless gowns 70s denim dominated alongside strappy sandals, oversized gold jewellery and scarves tied under chins.

Coperni

1/5    

Coperni can be known for their runway show stunts – from Kylie Jenner walking their Disneyland show, to Bella Hadid’s spray-on dress – and to the naked eye, the vanguard label’s SS26 show was relatively understated. However, it was the introduction to its C+ line, a collection of clothes with skincare-like properties developed over several years alongside scientists. As per usual, it was a star-studded event, with Devon Lee Carlson walking, and Emma Chamberlain and Phoebe Tonkin in the FROW.

Aje

1/5    

The Australian label made its Paris Fashion Week debut this season, with co-founders Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest unveiling their Summer 26 Rebel Rebel collection. Channelling the “untamed spirit of the Australian nature” the collection leant into the brand’s signature diaphanous gowns and sequinned mosaics, along with a series of denim sets that grounded the collection for the modern woman.

CHANEL

1/5    

In his highly anticipated debut as Artistic Director for the storied House, Blazy took us quite literally into “The Universe of CHANEL.” The show opened with Blazy’s take on the classic CHANEL suit – and that friction between masculine and feminine, structure and softness rippled through the next looks, from crisp shirting paired with dramatic skirts, to sheer silks peering out beneath practical tweed.

Christopher Esber

1/5    

The Sydney designer (who won the ANDAM Fashion Award last year) showed his ‘Permanent Vacation’ SS26 show in Paris this week, an ode to the corporate women daydreaming at their desks about their next vacation. Typical tailoring was inflected by the sensual: sheer and unbuttoned blouses, tropical prints and even wind chimes dangling from cut-out tops.

Rick Owens

1/5    

Titled ‘TEMPLE OF LOVE’, Owens’ SS26 show saw models in blacked-out contacts descend concrete stairs and wade through the shallow waters of a basin (in a sort of baptismal ritual) – a counterpart to his SS26 menswear show that also used the symbolic nature of water to tell a story of rebirth and processsion. The collection emphasised deconstructed, vegetable-tanned leathers from Tuscany and Japan and shimmery draped and sequinned garments alongside feather-light gauzy dresses in shades of taupe, black, white, gold and occasionally a fleshy pink.

Mugler

1/5    

Miguel Castro Freitas’s debut was a more grown-up take on the Mugler party-girl glamour, and took place in a basement car park in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. Models like Kai Schreiber, Ivy Stewart, Sihana Shalaj and Xiru Yang walked, wearing a neutral palette of beiges, blacks and seafoam greens across latex outerwear, draped suiting, structured leather dresses and feathered tops. Conservative high-necked silhouettes and skirt suits were contrasted by some more risque looks like a dress held up by nipple piercings, and tops made entirely of cascading beads.

Christian Dior

1/6    

One of the week’s most hotly anticipated debuts was Jonathan Anderson’s Dior womenswear presentation, which was a solid continuation of his raved-about June menswear presentation. There were still those classic codes present – peplumed bar jackets with matching mini skirts, bows affixed to pleated dresses and woven into the bottom of dresses, and sheer lace slips. Denim button-ups and cut-off miniskirts grounded the collection in a sense of casual ease. The FROW was a melting pot of talent – including ambassadors Greta Lee, Mikey Madison, Jenna Ortega and Rosalia.

Acne Studios

1/5    

Presented inside the historic vaulted hall of the Collège des Bernardins in Paris – transformed into a moody cigar salon – the Acne Studios SS26 show broke down archetypes of men’s and women’s wear, with models in androgynous tailoring, sculptural lace, distressed denim, and bold accessories that questioned traditional notions of femininity. The event brought together striking creative collaborations, featuring imagery by lens-based collage artist Pacifico Silano and an exclusive soundtrack by musician Robyn, who debuted new material and a re-recorded version of Robotboy (2005) with Yung Lean.

GANNI

1/5    

GANNI’s Spring Summer 26 presentation at the Bastille Design Center in Paris revisited the seaside summers of Creative Director Ditte Reffstrup’s childhood. Micro florals recall wallpaper from a Danish summer house, while twisting, draping and patchwork harken back to afternoons spent playing dress ups. The new Posy bag debuted with the functional charm of classic gardener bags and their oversized pockets, and the Mini Hobo was shown in new studded, embroidered and printed iterations.

Gabriella Hearst

1/5    

Gabriela Hearst’s Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear show in Paris transformed the runway into a tarot-inspired journey of the soul, with each major arcana card translated into a look – from Laura Dern’s opening gown adorned with 2,400 hand-cut leather flowers symbolising the Empress, to the closing suede-and-knit dress interlaced with braided leather rope representing the Hanged Man’s surrender. Beyond the symbolism, Hearst reinforced her commitment to sustainability by working almost entirely with her own deadstock fabrics, elevating them into luxuriously tactile pieces like a velvety ivory tank dress with a shaggy skirt and a knitted silk T-shirt dress, proof of her belief that creativity flourishes within limits.

Cecilie Bahnsen

1/5    

Cecilie Bahnsen’s Spring 2026 collection, titled Heartfelt, was a poetic fusion of romance and technology, with pale pink LED hearts pulsing beneath garments in sync with the music, while voluminous silhouettes were crafted from unexpected fabrics like deconstructed The North Face gear and ripstop trapeze dresses.

Dries Van Noten

1/5    

“My first idea for this collection was to convey a sense of ease and optimism. Watching the sunset on the beach, observing surfers in the waves, I was struck by how elegant the silhouette of a wetsuit is,” says Creative Director Julian Klausner of the House’s SS26 showing. Embellished outerwear and micro shorties soon led into a parade of colour and abstract geometry – gossamer gowns and polka-dot coats paired with simple sneakers or tassled heels.

Stella McCartney

1/5    

Opening with a spoken rendition of The Beatles’ Come Together by Helen Mirren, Stella McCartney’s Tuesday night showing was a musing on humanity, animals and Mother Earth. Unveiling a groundbreaking collection featuring Fevvers – the world’s first plant-based feather alternative – oversized tailoring, peplum oxfords and rigidly structured dresses alongside a set of flashing lights and pounding bass lines. Johnny Depp, Robin Wright and Dylan Penn all sat front row.

Saint Laurent

1/5    

Anthony Vacarello’s SS26 show opened Paris Fashion Week with a spectacle: models sauntering around a YSL-logo hedge maze of white hydrangeas beneath the twinkling Eiffel Tower. Bella Hadid made her runway return for the House, and in attendance were ambassadors and friends like Charli XCX, Role Model, Madonna, Hailey Bieber, and ROSÉ. The first half of the runway show channelled Yves’ tailored sensibilities – strong-shouldered and oversized moto jackets paired with midi skirts, whimsical stiff bows, oversized sunglasses and dripping in gold jewellery. But the starched shirts relaxed into diaphanous gown in the latter half of the show – voluminous and ruffled, in a variety of jewel and metallic tones.

Hodakova

1/7    

Swedish designer Ellen Hodakova Larsson showed a series of repurposed looks, featuring deconstructed tailoring and some fairly unexpected materials like mittens, leather belts, books and zippers. The show was a textural dream, objects Frankenstein-ed together, yet whittled down to their essence. I was particularly enamoured with a bubble dress made from basketry, frayed edges acting as frill details across the neck and sleeve. There were plenty of subversive belts present too – whether draped across the torso like a harness or threaded through the hemline of a dress.

Looking for more? Check out our round-up of the best street style from Paris Fashion Week SS26 too.

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Whether you’re planning a luxurious French escape, looking to emulate the (upcoming) fourth season of The White Lotus, or you’re simply looking to maximise a layover, the city of light and love doesn’t have any shortage of beautiful hotels to rest your head at the end of a long day at the Louvre, or traipsing the gardens of Versaille.

Below, we bring you our pick of the best hotels in Paris to consider for your next stay, from contemporary-cool boutique lodgings, to palatial residences replete with all the Belle Epoque splendour and elegance of a city gone by.

1. Mandarin Oriental Lutetia

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Where: Saint-Germain-des-Prés

The Hotel Lutetia dated back more than a century when it closed its doors in 2014 for a four-year renovation. and when it reopened in 2017, it was an Art Deco icon reimagined. The Romanesque frescoes of its Art Nouveau bar, Bar Josephine (named for Josephine Baker), were restored, and its 16,000 -book library a wink at their bohemian roots as the home base for Parisians like Picasso, Matisse, Gide and Joyce.

2. Maison Proust

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Where: Le Marais

Voted one of the most romantic hotels in the world, the brand new Maison Proust, in the heart of Le Marais, is a gem of a stay. Officially opening in January of last year, the interiors and atmosphere were inspired by the writer Marcel Proust, and redolent of the Parisian salons of the Belle Epoque. With just 23 rooms and suites, the boutique nature of your stay entails customised care and attention to detail, including a spa, Hammam and swimming pool, with treatments led by Dr. Max Huber, and his legendary skincare brand, La Mer. If you’re looking to kick off a big night, then head to the hotel’s bar is currently hosting Colin Field, one of the world’s best bartenders, who will be serving up 10 of his unique cocktails on Fridays.

3. Four Seasons Hotel George V

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Where: 8th arrondissement

Located in Paris’ Golden Triangle (known for its luxury shopping, high-end dining, and proximity to major landmarks like the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe), the George V is a landmark Art Deco icon, with Michelin-starred dining, 17-meter indoor pool, stunning floral arrangements, opulent rooms and marble courtyard.

4. Pavillon Faubourg

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Where: Saint Germain

Located in a neighbourhood practically marinating in bohemian literary history, the Pavillon Faubourg Saint Germain takes pride in its heritage. Originally built in the 17th century, the building has been called home by a myriad of notable writers, including the likes of T.S. Eliot and James Joyce.

5. Hotel Les Deux Gares

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Where: 10th Arrondisment

Playful interiors melt together with the sounds and smells of vibrant Little India in the Hotel Les Deux Gare. The Haussmannian-style corner hotel is tucked away on a backstreet, but is still only a stones throw away from major train stations and landmarks. It’s perfect for those looking for a more authentic, pared-back and contemporary stay.

6. Hôtel Madame Rêve

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Where: Les Halles

Located in the beating heart of Paris in the heritage Louvre Post Office building is the stunning 5-star Hotel Madame Rêve. Think panoramic city views from your suite, coupled with a sunset cocktail in the building’s uniquely stunning suspended rooftop garden of cherry trees. Très chic!

7. Saint James Paris

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Where: Rive Droite

Romance was born at the Paris Saint James, a hotel that cultivates what they call the “quintessential Parisian art de vivre”. Wander around the charming gardens or spend an afternoon at their dedicated in-house spa facility.

8. Ritz Paris

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Where: 1st Arrondisment.

The Ritz is the epitome of classic luxury in Paris. Since opening in the late 1800s, the hotel has been a favourite amongst literary royalty, as well as actual royalty. Sprawling suites are dressed in decadence, from Louis XV furnishings, to oil paintings and chandeliers. A perfect stay for the French history buff.

9. Le Grand Contrôle hotel, Versailles

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Where: Versailles

Live out your 18th century fairytale in this hotel set inside the historic gates of the palace of Versaille. Rooms at Le Grand Contrôle have been meticulously curated with genuine pre-French Revolution furniture – down to the last armchair.

10. Cheval Blanc Paris

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Where: Les Halles

The Cheval Blanc occupies prime real estate, perched on the Left Bank overlooking the river Seine. It marries its heritage architecture with a contemporary spirit, and being part of the LVMH family only makes it all the more luxurious a stay.

11. Hôtel Rochechouart

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Where: Montemarte

This boutique hotel offers a cooler, chicer alternative to pure unbridled opulence. Located at the foot of Montemarte with an Art Deco flair, the 8-storey maison looks out and over the Sacre Couer.

12. Les Bains Paris

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Where: Marais

This sultry stay in Marais was once a popular Bohemian bathhouse, then a legendary 80s nightclub that hosted the likes of Grace Jones, Naomi Campbell, Andy Warhol and Françoise Sagan in its heyday. Now it’s a 5-star boutique hotel, restaurant and cocktail bar that has revived and pays respect to its history.

13. Le Bristol Paris

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Where: 8th arrondissement

Be charmed by your stay at Le Bristol, an icon of French elegance located along the iconic rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. For dinner, why not head down to one of their two Michelin-star restaurants?

14. Chateau Voltaire

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Where: Place Vendôme

About: Château Voltaire sits at the intersection of elegance and modesty – despite its scandalous roots as a brothel bar. With just 32 rooms and suites, this boutique hotel is the perfect discrete hideaway with all the bells and whistles.

15. S/O Paris

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Where: Between Bastille and Marais

The S/O Hotel in Paris is a five-star stay with striking views over the Parisian rooftops, the Seine, and the capital’s landmarks. The hotel is equipped with all the usuals – a wellness spa centre, sports club and pool, and a restaurant, bar and club that span the top two floors of the hotel.

16. Les Suites Cinabre

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Where: 9th arrondissement

Comprised of two spacious, private suites in the heart of Paris, Cinabre is all about design sense. Located through a hidden door in a gentleman’s store, Each room is kitted out with Pierre Frey for upholstery, Hästens handmade bedding, Céline Escand skincare, and Cristal de Paris tableware. (Plaq chocolate is also served for breakfasts in-suite.) Each suite also has its own cocktail and champagne bar, with all the bells and whistles you’ll need to fashion yourself something light or lethal. You can also enjoy you breakfast or morning coffee in the garden atrium.

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If you’re more of a London over Paris person, take this list of Instagram accounts to follow for inspiration instead. Otherwise, here’s a curated list of people based in New York City to follow.

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All eyes are on the newcomers making their PFW debut this season – New York’s Luar is set to shake up the schedule, and Ukrainian designer Ksenia Schnaider is making her mark with a collection rooted in sustainability and reinvention. Among the most anticipated moments will be Haider Ackermann’s long-awaited debut at Tom Ford on Tuesday, and Sarah Burton’s debut at Givenchy on Friday. And in between it all we’ll have the likes of The Row, Coperni, Balenciaga, Dries Van Noten, Chloe, Acne Studios and more.

For all the highlights from the Paris Fashion Week FW25 shows, read on.

Ganni

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After the success of their SS25 show, the B Corp Certified Danish fashion brand held their second show at Paris Fashion Week against the backdrop of the Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo, the Galerie Haute in the Palais de Tokyo. Guests, sat atop lime green cubes, were treated to a collection of contrasts – vintage floral skirts, silken blazers embellished with oversized floral appliqués, chunky cut-out knits, deconstructed yarn-like trousers, plenty of denim and faux fur, and chunky patent leather shoes and bags.

Christian Dior

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Dior transported guests at Jardin des Tuileries into a dreamscape of history and fashion for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s FW25 collection under the theme “Once Upon a Time.” Honouring the legacy of Gianfranco Ferré, Chiuri reimagined femininity through sculptural lace, corseted blazers, and revived J’adore Dior tees, blending antiquity with modernity. As prehistoric birds and boulders soared overhead, the collection culminated in a spectacle of shredded leather, feathered jackets, and metallic gowns – but with plenty of the Maison’s signature motifs throughout.

Vaquera

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Vaquera’s FW25 collection marked a new chapter for the NYC-born label, as designers Bryn Taubensee and Patric DiCaprio fully embraced their move to Paris with a refined take on avant-garde dressing. The brand has always been known for their rebellious spirit, and this collection saw the duo lean into a more sophisticated edge, balancing bold silhouettes with an understated Parisian sensibility. Embracing 80s power-dressing, the brand sent voluminous prom dresses, sharply tailored jackets, shoulder padded-tees and cartoonishly oversized pearls down the runway. Their maximalist vision extended to fur-trimmed hats, dramatic leather accessories, and ultra-oversized bras reimagined as draped tops, striking the perfect balance between theatricality and wearability.

Stella McCartney

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Stella McCartney’s Fall Winter 2025 show transformed a Parisian high-rise into “STELLACORP,” blending corporate aesthetics with the designer’s signature progressive perspective. The collection featured exaggerated shoulder pads, thigh-high vegan leather boots, and dynamic faux fur coats, modernising work attire with rebellious flair. And it wouldn’t be a McCartney show without some notable attendees – Cameron Diaz, Ice Spice, and Tom Ford all joined the frow.

Courrèges

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Since 1961 French husband-wife duo André and Coqueline Courrèges namesake label has been about pioneering a futuristic style, and FW25 felt like a space-age party, with models trotting across a confetti-covered floor under bright white lights. Sharp tailoring, unexpected lines and wrapped-around fabrics and sunglasses defined the collection, which was accessorised minimally with small leather clutches, and strappy leather sandals.

Dries Van Noten

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Van Noten’s eponymous label – now under the stewardship of designer Julian Klausner – has debuted a new era at PFW. Klausner’s vision for the House came to life at the Palais Garnier this week, along marble hallways and beneath decadent gold chandeliers. A palette of saturated royal blues, emerald greens, plums, creams and deep ebonies were cast upon silk-swaddled kaftans and dresses dripping in wine-stained paillettes. Construction was everything – but so were the details: delicately undone contrast stitching in a coat, belts and jackets overflowing with multicoloured tassels, tiny embellishments along the seam of a pant.

Cecilie Bahnsen

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Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen Copenhagen label debuted its sophomore collaboration with The North Face in Paris this week, leaning into its ever-popular gorp-core sensibilities and hyper-feminine silhouettes across a range of ballet pinks, blacks, Merle greys and toffee shades. Bubbly and louche dresses were layered under technical coats and over ribbed knits, with the standout collab pieces being TNF’s Himalayan Parka, Denali Fleece Jacket and The North Face Verto Boots.

Tom Ford

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After Haider Ackermann’s appointment as CD last September, this debut has been hotly anticipated. The House’s FW25 collection was a return to their signature sex appeal – but this time with a silky, 80s flair. If we don’t see some of these looks appear in Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho remake next year, we’ll be disappointed. Shimmering double-breasted, powder-blue suits, fringed satin bathrobes, leather looks and cut-away oxfords were all standouts. And Ackermann himself received a congratulatory hug from Ford at the end – a stamp of approval if we ever saw one.

Acne Studios

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A minimalist runway scattered with metallic, space-age skyscrapers and boulders designed by Front was the backdrop to Acne’s FW25 showing. Inspired heavily by the late 70s, scarf-tops, polka-dots, leather brown trenches and cap-sleeved, pussy-bow blouses were at the fore. Tones were warm, accessories were pragmatic – point-toe heels, heart-buckle belts and plenty of the brand’s signature bags like the Camero and new Bowlina.

Balmain

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Olivier Rousteing’s FW25 showing was a lesson in insouciance– even leather boots slouching toward rest. Hooded and draped coats and dresses were paired with fuzzy coats and chunky accessories that nipped in waists or wrists. A real standout were the origami-like coats that finished the collection, paired with knee-high boots in patent leather and bold brass accessories.

Chloé

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Chemena Kamali’s latest foray with Chloé was perhaps the season’s triumph – with a frow filled with the industry’s cool girls like Isabelle Adjani, Ever Anderson, Doechii, Jerry Hall, and Giorgia May Jagger. Walking the runway were a slew more – Alexa Chung and photographer Petra Collins, among many of the season’s freshest faces like Anna Robnson and Yasmin Wijnaldum. The collection was bohemian and girlish – all the frills and coquette-ishness that you’d expect from a Chloé show – but with an untamed edge. Faux fur hides and tails hung round necks and from buckled bags. Like if Lord of the Flies had happened to a posse of chic bohemian women as opposed to school boys.

Rabanne

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Rabanne’s show notes tell us that its FW25 collection “invites us to hold everything close – our history, our treasures, our strength – only to let it go at just the right moment.” Creative Director Julien Dossena articulated this vision through exquisite tailoring layered with unconventional textiles like sequins and faux fur. Footwear was kept pragmatic – lace-up boots and T-bar mary janes paired with sparkling, scrunched-down socks. Clear rain jackets topped off the final looks, cinched in with matching plastic belts.

Christopher Esber

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Sydney’s Christopher Esber showed his FW25 collection at the Palais De Tokyo, collaborating with French ateliers to create custom textiles, embellishments and specialist handiwork techniques. Like something from a Pedro Almodóvar film, the collection was flamenco-infused and indulgently baroque, layering in corduroy, dark charcoal wool skirts, draped shifts, and fringed denim. Esber’s signature strappy sandals and mesh flats adorned feet, in a matching palette of cherry reds, chartreuses, magentas and mustards.

Ann Demeulemeester

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Indie sleaze is well and truly back if you ask Stefano Gallici, who draped models in monochromatic boho gowns, felt hats, biker boots and oversized aviators this season. There were hints of tailoring coming through – from black trenches to flared, slate-grey suiting, but this collection felt more at home in Coachella Valley or the wardrobe of Elizabeth Swan than in the office. The venue was pitch-black, lined with wooden seats and soundtracked to C.O.T.A. by The Cult. The ethos felt frayed, excessive, rugged and profoundly personal.

Gabriela Hearst

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Hearst’s show was set in an industrial space of cement pillars, floors and walls, and a steel spiral staircase. The FW25 approach was feminine and retro – lace capes, pinstripe suiting, leather maxi skirts and faux fur overcoats in monochromatic and jewel tones. NYC-based artist Rashid Johnson walked the runway as a surprise, and guests in the frow included insiders like Suzy Menkes and athletes like Lindsay Vonn. Hearst’s own show notes declared: “The main theme of Goddess symbolism is the mystery of birth and death and the renewal of life, not only human but all life on earth and indeed in the whole cosmos….This collection feels sophisticated and raw. And nothing is more sophisticated and raw than nature itself.”

Coperni

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Off the back of their viral SS25 show last September, staged at Disneyland and closed by Kylie Jenner, Coperni’s FW25 show was a gamer’s paradise. Welcoming hundreds of guests to the adidas Arena in Paris (each greeted with a bucket of popcorn and hotdog stands), the show was opened by over 200 gamers in rolling chairs participating in an interactive “LAN Party”. The garments themselves paid homage to the 90s event, denim sets, flannel shirts, asymmetrical gowns and too-big parkas. Of course, Coperni’s teased Tamagotchi collaboration debuted on the runway, too.

Zimmermann

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Zimmermann’s Fall 25 collection, ‘Hypnotic’ reimagined the haunting allure of Picnic at Hanging Rock, using lace, dramatic silhouettes, and earthy Australian hues to evoke a dream-like state of dressing. Anchored by Victorian details, fractured stone jewellery, the House’s signature prints, and toughened outerwear, the collection balanced lightness and darkness, capturing an ethereal yet unsettling beauty that lingers in the imagination.

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Day 1

I survived the long-haul flight from Sydney with plenty of hydrating tea, a marathon of back-to-back movies, and my never-fail travel trick – syncing my sleep schedule with my destination’s time zone from the moment I step on the plane.

Off the plane I head straight to the Sisley Paris Day Spa in the 8th arrondissement – an arrival ritual I never miss. Their rehydrating facials work instant magic to revive my skin after long hours spent in dry cabin air.

We check into the Hôtel Bachaumont, my hidden gem in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement. Its luxury is impeccable, yet unlike the grander hotels, it has a more intimate ambiance and added modern elegance, for those who appreciate Parisian hospitality but infused with an artistic flair and a fashionable edge.

My first dinner in Paris is always at Loulou, at Les Arts Décoratifs on Rue de Rivoli. The truffle pizza, pistachio pesto linguine, and artichoke salad are culinary perfection, and worth a long-haul flight alone.

Somehow, I managed to stay awake and make it to the opening party for Louvre Couture, the Louvre’s first-ever fashion exhibition (it’s The Met’s Costume Institute taken to the next level). It was one of my most magical Parisian evenings, spent toasting the world’s finest fashion, at the world’s most iconic museum, in the world’s most stylish city.

Day 2

I step into Paris Fashion Week at full speed (and in fabulous Bottega Veneta shoes). Our first full day is a whirlwind of runway shows and showroom appointments in all corners of the city. I needed an outfit that would keep up with the demands of the day while still looking chic, so I styled a Dries Van Noten jacket and tailored jeans over a timeless Céline jumper and my go-to Bottega Veneta bag.

The day begins with the Dries Van Notes AW25 Menswear presentation, the first collection from the brand under Julian Klausner since his appointment to Creative Director. It’s insane, it’s evocative, and it’s surprisingly elegant – I can’t wait to see what he dreams up for womenswear in March.

I make my way to a showroom appointment at Givenchy, where I was amongst the first to preview Sarah Burton’s debut collection for the historic house. Amid the whirlwind of PFW, it was a delicious moment to pause and appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship of couture and brilliant design up close.

On our way to Blumarine we found serendipity by discovering one of the most incredible cafés in Paris – MOUSEE in the Marais! It’s a combination coffee shop/hair salon, and my latest under-the-radar find. Beyond its effortlessly cool vibe, it was the only café in Paris I found that had coconut milk on the menu – my healthiest, most delicious go-to “milk”!

At Blumarine, David Koma made his much-anticipated womenswear debut for the label, styled by the legendary Carine Roitfeld. The collection feels like the start of something exciting – it’s on the brink of greatness. With time, I believe they’ll refine their vision even further and take it to new heights.

After, we snuck in a stop at India Mahdavi’s boutique on Rue Las Cases. She is the one of the most brilliant modern interiors and furniture designers. Totally unique, stunning, and hard-to-find in Australia – it’s a must shop!

To Tekés for lunch, a gourmand’s dream of plant-based dishes in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. I am not a vegetarian, but their menu – founded in Middle Eastern and Levantine flavours and crafted with ancestral techniques – is so incredible it will astound and amaze every palate.

I Ubered to the day’s final two buying appointments, starting with Nina Ricci (the epitome of Parisian femininity) before shifting gears to Phoebe Philo (the reigning queen of power femininity).

Parlour X is Phoebe Philo’s exclusive partner in Australia, and the only place in the country where you can shop her collection. True to Phoebe’s nature, the brand operates with an air of elusiveness, so I cannot reveal too much here – you’ll have to visit Parlour X in Paddington to see what I brought back!

For dinner, we were joined by the brilliant Israeli artist Rafael Y. Herman, whose conversation was as brilliant as his visual mastery of light and shadow. Later, we attended the book launch of All Gone, the latest collaboration between Michael Dupouy and Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment. It was an evening of brilliant conversation and art forms, making me feel like it may be the modern-day version of an 18th-century Parisian salon.

Day 3

The next day’s schedule was a lineup of legendary designers and forward-thinking creations. I put on my favourite embellished version of the Dries Van Noten Porter Pant and a vintage Valentino top, both with refined tailoring and suitable for ever setting.

Who needs coffee when the morning kicks off with electrifying intensity at the Junya Watanabe AW25 Menswear runway show? It was an exhibition in subversion and innovation, another collection from the brand that has already pushed past boundaries, but this season took menswear to the cutting edge.

I attend a buying appointment at the iconic Mugler showroom. The AW25 womenswear collection is structure, sensuality, and high energy, paying homage to Thierry himself with pieces that were both innovative and evocative. Thierry devotees will love it.

Next came the Comme des Garçons Homme Plus AW25 Menswear runway show, where Rei Kawakubo delivers a poignant message with the collection titled “To Hell With War.” The designs feature deconstructed military-inspired suits, juxtaposed with tartan, pinstripes, and floral patterns, for the brand’s signature avant-garde aesthetic and true to form statement making style.

Our lunch encapsulated the essence of Paris – food, fashion, and history. We visit the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation to explore its latest exhibition on the creative synergy between Alaïa and Japanese designer, Shiro Kuramata. Alaïa, one of my all-time favourites, holds a special place in my heart – Parlour X carries the largest curation of the brand in Australia, and I have cherished memories of visiting Azzedine in his iconic Paris showroom. After we dined at the Foundation’s Café Restaurant, which was created to embody Azzedine’s own renowned hospitality, something I had been fortunate enough to experience firsthand.

The afternoon rolled into The Row‘s AW25 Women’s Pre-Collection showroom, a masterclass in understated luxury and impeccably crafted essentials. The brand isn’t chasing trends or reinventing the wheel – it’s staying true to its signature refinement, delivering the quiet, effortless elegance that keeps us coming back to them as the foundation upon which to build our wardrobes. And. The new IT bag – The Marlo – will be making its way back to Parlour X with me!

Our final fashion event – the Y-3 AW25 Men & Women’s runway show – surprised with its fusion of sportswear and avant-garde elements. The collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and adidas will expand the horizons of athletic-inspired fashion.

After a long day, the real fun was to be had with a night at Crazy Horse, one of Paris’s most legendary cabarets. It’s an experience – a dazzling celebration of sensuality and creativity, delivered with unmistakable Parisian flair.

Day 4

No sleep for the weary – our last full day went into full swing right away. I wore a Comme De Garcon Prince of Wales suit, Alaïa bag, and Maison Margiela (also our first showroom stop of the day!) shoes to look sharp and keep warm in the dreary European winter weather.

There was massive buzz at the Maison Margiela showroom. The AW25 Pre-Collection was John Galliano’s last for the house. It’s a modern historic moment for the brand, and I hope the new influence of Glenn Martens continues Galliano’s revolution.

Next up, the Sacai AW25 Men’s & Women’s Pre-Collection runway showed breathtaking technical precision and hybrid dressing. Chitose Abe drew “didn’t-see-it-coming” inspiration from the iconic children’s book Where the Wild Things Are, and blended rugged textures with refined tailoring. It was incredibly both avant-garde and everyday wearable. And you can see it in Parlour X soon!

My final showroom appointment at Comme des Garçons for AW25 Menswear assures I leave Paris with an impression. Rei Kawakubo’s deconstructive designs uprooted traditional menswear silhouettes, with garments that were thought-provoking and fashion-forward. Definitely the think-piece of men’s fashion this season.

I need to make a quick stop at Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré for my obligatory visit to Rimowa. It’s become a family tradition to pick up a special piece whenever we travel abroad to add to our collection (and our memories), with the hope of many more adventures ahead.

Finally, a last dinner at Baronne with my good friend Kym Ellery, an Australian who left for the City of Lights ten years ago and found remarkable success with her brand. It is always the best to see good friends and gossip a bit about the whirlwind of fashion week.

A few days in Paris can feel like a month but is never quite enough. Each visit is a reminder of why this city remains the foundation of fashion, a place where creativity flourishes and inspiration is infinite. À la saison prochaine, Paris!

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As the world turns its gaze toward the French capital, Australia’s anticipation reaches a fever pitch. Here’s your guide to when and where to catch every electrifying moment. From the early morning wake-ups to late-night viewing parties, we’ve got your ultimate schedule to join the global celebration from Down Under.

When are the Paris 2024 Olympics?

The Paris Olympic Games will begin on Friday 26 July 2024, and will close on Sunday 11 August 2024.

Where can I watch it in Australia?

Channel Nine has the broadcasting rights to all Paris Olympic content in Australia. But if you’re not keen on the time zone differences, you can also catch up on the latest replays and highlights on-demand via 9Now.

If you have an account with the streaming platform Stan, they will also be broadcasting all of the Olympic content both live and on-demand, including the opening ceremony, on Stan Sport.

When and where is the Opening Ceremony?

The Opening Ceremony will occur on Saturday 27 July 2024 at 3:30am AEST (which is 7:30pm 26 July Paris time).

For the first time in Olympic Summer Games history, the Opening Ceremony will break free from the confines of a stadium. Athletes will glide past on a stunning flotilla of boats, parading down the legendary Seine River.

When can I watch the swimming event?

Dive into the first week of the Games with the swimming event making waves from 27 July to 4 August. If you’re looking for a specific Heat or race – you can see the full schedule of swimming events online.

When can I watch The Matildas at the Olympics?

The Matildas will be playing at the following times:

Of course, if the team graduates from the group stages, there could be some finals to catch too.

Where can I find the full schedule of events?

You can find the full schedule of events on the Paris Olympics 2024 website. Just remember to accommodate for the difference in time zones when preparing your watch party!

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Hosted at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the show seemed centred on global citizenry – one that “celebrates the human of the earth,” said Pharrell in his show notes. But there were other tendrils of inspiration, Pharrell’s @skateboard Instagram account hinting at inspiration from a cult French film, adding to the intrigue.

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The collection …

The very essence of Louis Vuitton feels peripatetic, given its roots in the business of luggage – and with a global, unifying spirit at its core, it was befitting that on the runway, travel-inspired designs reigned supreme – satellite-image world maps on bomber jackets, aeroplane brooches pinned on baseball caps, aviation-inspired crests on shirt pockets and hats, tracksuits (the official uniform of the airport IMO), and of course plenty of monogrammed luggage – in this case, being wheeled down the aisle of the runway on platters.

Pharrell’s Instagram, @skateboard, which offers glimpses behind the scenes, even teased Louis Vuitton AirTags (which would be sent out as a part of the invite for show attendees) alongside a photo of himself in a denim jacket emblazoned with “Le monde est à vous”—”The world is yours.” This phrase, central to the collection, references a pivotal scene in the 1995 French film La Haine. The scene features a billboard that’s graffiti-altered from “Le monde est à vous” to “Le monde est à nous” (the world is ours).

The creative collective Air Afrique, named after a now-defuct West African airline, also collaborated on the show, adding layers of cultural resonance. Art critic Simon Njami, featured in the prelude video, speaks to children about Aimé Césaire, a key figure in the Négritude movement, echoing “Le monde est à vous.”

Pharrell’s posts also feature Air Afrique’s tartan prints on LV bags, tying the collection to a global, unifying spirit.

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The location …

The Louis Vuitton SS25 show took place at La Maison de l’UNESCO in Paris, a setting adorned with lush greenery and international flags, a fitting stage for a show about globalised fashion. Constructed in 1958, the building was erected with the purpose of using culture to unite humanity in world peace.

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The guests …

Friends of the Maison Central Cee, Sabrina Carpenter, Burna Boy, Tems, BamBam, Victor Wembanyama, Stefon Diggs, NIGO, and Dolman Domingo made up part of the Louis Vuitton SS25 show’s FROW, each outfitted in the label’s wears, of course.

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1. Les Merveilles De Babellou (Clignancourt Market)

A trip to vintage and antique mecca Saint-Ouen (aka Clingnancourt market) isn’t complete without visiting Le Merveilles de Babellou, which has been around since 2008. It’s a collectors haven sprawling with incredible archival pieces and cabinets full of vintage Hermes, Chanel, Christian Lacroix and more. The staff are friendly (and effortlessly chic), deeply knowledgeable (founder Isabelle Klein has forensic fashion knowledge), and everything comes authenticated. I couldn’t stop thinking about a mini Hermes bag from the 70’s, imagining how it would go with absolutely everything forever, I bit the bullet and brought it home with me. This is the place to go for a forever piece. PSA: Do not expect a bargain – it’s the best of fashion history. Do expect to fall in love with everything.

2. Pretty Box

One of my top vintage destinations – an institution: Pretty Box’s curation of avant-garde vintage with a punk/rock edge. The likes of Chanel, Prada and Junya Watanabe meet military pieces and band tees, resulting in a truly unique selection. To visit, you need to book an appointment – then to soak it all in, delve and relish in the expert curation of founders Nico and Sarah to find the ultimate vintage item with one on one service.

Nico and his wife Sarah founded Pretty Box in 2007, both working in luxury fashion before turning their hand to vintage. Many fashion stylists and celebrities are loyal clients, returning each season. Nico explains their criteria when sourcing is ‘first in the originality of the piece and its details.’ At times they have specific customers in mind when sourcing, but mostly they curate pieces that inspire them, with a love for the 80’s – the decade of maximalism. The decor reflects their eclectic spirit, like a large E.T. collectible figurine bought from Blockbuster Studios sitting pretty alongside Gaultier and Sacai.

There are two other vintage stores that Nico and Sarah run – Seven Boys & Girls and Vintage System. Each with their distinct point of view. At Seven Boys & Girls, you’ll find Y2K and more recent pieces from Gucci, Dior, Balenciaga, Kenzo and more. It’s slightly more easy going, slightly more feminine. Vintage System offers a mix of newer designer and playful vintage accessories – a more affordable, youthful mix of vintage and non-branded pieces from Jacquemus, Thierry Mugler, Issey Miyake and more.

3. Thanxx God I’m a V.I.P

Thanxx God I’m a V.I.P is a real experience. Clothes are methodically arranged in exacting colour blocks – deeply satisfying for a virgo like me. Videos of people dancing in the collections from the store play on the walls, and there’s a skylit bar in between two adjoining stores that make up the space. When you first enter, it’s hard to imagine the expanse that is to come. It has gained a strong following since it opened in 1994 and it’s no wonder. Vintage and contemporary pieces from YSL, Jil Sander, Alaïa and much more sit amongst the rails. I found a heavenly, dramatic floor length vintage kimono robe to cherish.

4. Selection Marais

Selection Marais is a vintage concept store launched a year ago by stylist Alban Bardin, previously head of visuals at Printemps. With years of experience in the fashion industry, Alban is well versed in vintage, has a keen eye for collectors items and launched a limited edition magazine for the stores’ first anniversary, featuring pre-loved and archive fashion. Expect to find Y2K to contemporary pieces with an edge from Gucci, Balenciaga, Versace and more alongside SELECTION merch. Alban is warm, welcoming and a delight to speak with. He prides himself on offering the best prices for the brands he sells. I left with a Lemaire textured zip up shirt, and still think about the metal detailed Loewe skirt I didn’t buy, the one that got away.

5. En Voiture Simone

I had seen En Voiture Simone recommended on a number of sites, so had to see it for myself. There’s an abundance of interesting pieces. Designer vintage and archive pieces (lots of great oversized tailoring and outerwear) mixed with lesser known labels, plus cowboy boots and belts. It’s relaxed and friendly, just like the founder Amel – with her wealth of fashion history knowledge, I could have listened to her for hours. There’s vintage from the 70’s-90’s, YSL, Gianfranco Ferre, Yohji Yamamoto and more. I took home a vintage Gianfranco Ferre (aka ‘the architect of fashion’) 90’s minimalist crop black jacket with green beads around the wrists.

6. Predilection

Predilection is the place for consigned Rick Owens, Jean Paul Gaultier, and a smattering of vintage-wear from other French brands of note whose labels we might never have heard of otherwise. The store lives on a narrow cobbled strip of Les Marais, blink and you just might miss it. Conveniently triangulated in the third arrondissement, Predilection is the perfect in-between detour to make before hitting the Acne flagship or an afternoon drink in the square.

7. Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle

There’s no better vintage trawlings than at a flea market. Open every Sunday, this strip on Bonne Nouvelle is the perfect spot to source your latest piece. There’s plenty of retro magazines, books, trinkets and clothes for you to rootle to your heart’s desire. The stock rotates from week to week –Sans déconner – but the vendors that are hawking are no regular bunch. Everyone is dressed to the nines and you bet your bottom dollar that their wares match their socks. I unearthed some of my favourite finds, including that grey and white dress tube dress for less than a hundred AUD. Vive le France.

See Jessica Steuart-Hoyler’s guide to the best vintage stores in London.

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I love Paris. I like to think I know where to stay in Paris. My first trip took my best friend and I to the first arrondissement, where we stayed in a mid-tiered hotel that hovered between three and four stars. We took advantage of its prime position and filled up on free croissants from the breakfast offering, thundering past the cobblestones until they were waxy with night.

The year following we moved between the 3rd and the 11th arrondissement, a sling-shot away from Le Marais but still close enough to the Chinese-immigrant run neighbourhood of Belleville, where I got a wash and cut for twenty euro. More friendly on the wallet than Usfin.) This year, I’ll be sitting on my hands in Darlinghurst where I will be notating seminal work: providing you with the most-happening happenings to habit and plan your stay around.

If you’re planning a trip to Paris anytime soon, these are the areas and top neighbourhoods that will give the best experience of the city.

Republique

This is the main backdrop for skaters, lovers and Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘Come away with Me’ music video. It’s also a footwalk away from vintage cinema Le Grande Rex, which rolls out enough French New Wave cinema on a weekly basis to make Jean-Luc Godard weep.

For boutique hotel offerings, head to La nouvelle Republique.  The leafy surrounds and egg-shell yellow exterior make it a sunny and compact experience, complete with triple-glazed windows. Bike rental, steam room and a shortlist of the best eateries in surround perimeters are additionally available, because they care.

Les Marais

If I had to triangulate a favourite neighbourhood it would be this one. There are bars, cafes, consignment stores and patisseries aplenty. Les Marais is the shopping spot, and for good reason. The Acne Studios here is particularly well-stocked. If you’re hunkering after deadstock, I’d hit Predilection, and aptly named Thanx God I’m a VIP. Onto the stays.

Hotel Emile Le Marais is affordable, chintzy, and well-positioned. With rooms overlooking the clandestine rue de Rivoli, the loft-style establishment is perfect for something diminutive on the wallet.

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If you’re after head-lopping levels of opulence, I would suggest Le Grand Mazarin. Expect herringbone stitching and canopy-heads to drape each beds. The pool is a delight of mosaic and limestone, sunken deep in the caverns of the hotel’s basement. This is the place to let your hair down while you let them eat cake. Make sure to book in advance.

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Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

Nested in the northern suburbs of Paris, the commune features a smattering of antiquated decor from flea market Marche Dauphine and Marche Biron, a red-carpetted antiques selection. Here I trawled past faux yeezys and greco-roman busts alike, before alighting on a cheerful little print shop that took my order: an XL shirt with prints of one of miss Lana Del Rey.

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Entreat to Mob House after a busy day of the sights. A semi-brutalist haven nestled in the 18th arrondissement, it is aggressively chic, if its Instagram tiles are anything to go off of.

Belleville

Belleville offers no-frills dining and many a hilly birds-eye juncture for a panoramic view of the city of love from every angle. It’s a young quadrant of the city, and it feels that way, with bars and boulangeries skirting every second street. The multicultural core not only boasts great food but a magnificent time that won’t call for a tightening of the purse strings.

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For a classically french experience, stay at Hôtel Les Deux Girafes.  Industrial in style with crimped cement tiling, the chambers are done up in a robin’s egg blue with pops of white. There’s breakfast, wellness, a coworking space and cobbled streets within reach. Belle Du Jour indeed.

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