His designs are on every it-girl shoulders, from Leighton “Blair†Meester in Gossip Girl to Melanie Thierry at the latest Cesars awards show, and he just successfully presented his first collection as Leonard’s new creative director. Needless to say I’m referring to young fashion wizard Maxime Simoens. He has been a breath of fresh air for French fashion since his debut in 2009, with his vision of a woman as delicate as silk organza and as determined as strong shoulder pads. Funny to notice that his favorite spots in Paris convey this vision as well, mixing urban, contemporary places and refined traditional ones.
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Maxime Simoens (photo:Â JB Mondino)
BIOBOA
I love this place because the food is great, it’s good value for money and the service is flawless. It’s really nearby my place so I go very often. The furniture and design is also very nice.
Bioboa
Open Monday to Saturday, 9am-2pm
93 Rue Montmartre 75002 Paris
01 40 28 02 83
www.bioboa.fr
Bioboa
LE KLAY
The design and architecture of this fitness club is amazing, like the beautiful sun lounge. And there’s nothing better than having a dip in the pool after an intense hour of workout.
Le Klay
Open Monday to Friday, 7am to 11.30pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-8pm
4 Bis Rue St Sauveur 75002 Paris
01 40 26 00 00
www.klay.fr
MUSEE DES ARTS DECO
It’s the museum of Fashion in Paris, but also of Design and don’t forget to check the « Toys » section!
Les Arts Decoratifs
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am-6pm, until 9pm on Thursdays
107 Rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris
01 44 55 57 50
www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr
RICK OWENS
To me, Rick Owens embodies the ultimate urban style. I just can’t help myself around the sneakers, I’m addicted.
Rick Owens
Open Monday, 10.30 am- 7 pm, Tuesday to Saturday 11 am- 7 pm
130-133 Galerie de Valois 75001 Paris
01 40 20 42 52
www.rickowens.eu
LIBRAIRIE GALIGNANI
If you’re looking for the best international bookstore in Paris, you’ve come to the right place. Its Art, Fashion and Literature sections are incredible.
Librairie Galignani
Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-7pm
224 Rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris
01 42 60 76 07
www.galignani.com
TAXIDERMISTE DESIGN ET NATURE
It’s the most impressive taxidermist place in the city, it is quite confidential, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood, go check it out. It’s like Noah’s Ark!
Design et Nature
Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-7pm
5 Rue Aboukir 75002 Paris
01 43 06 86 98
www.designetnature.fr
MACEOÂ
In this classic Haussmann style restaurant, the dishes are a perfect mix of modern and traditional cooking. The whole place, from the atmosphere to the food is both refined and contemporary.
Maceo
Open Monday to Friday, 12pm-2.30pm, 7.30pm-11pm, Saturday 7.30pm-11pm
15 Rue des Petits Champs 75002
01 42 97 53 85
www.maceorestaurant.com
Article: Alexandra Remise