Alix Thomsen
Born in South Africa and raised in Paris, Alix Thomsen made her path in the Parisian fashion scene as a stylist at Lacoste and Chloé before launching her eponymous brand. For her, the shirt should be a basic as the T-shirt, so she focused on designing something between a banker’s shirt and a sportswear shirt. Her plaid and liberty shirts have become a sensation for Parisian fashionistas, Calvi on the Rocks party goers, and Parisian It girls from Lea Seydoux to Cecile Cassel. She tells us about her favorite spots in Paris.
http://www.thomsen-paris.com
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Nanashi 2:
Fast, good, organic–thanks to the bento-based concept and the chef, who I love. The meals are nourishing and balanced. I also like the canteen-like vibe.
57 Rue Charlot, 75003
Nanashi
Chez Vivant:
Because it’s very good. I love the vibe there: I feel like I’m back in Argentina. A kind of vestige of the 20’s, with an interior design from the beginning of the century.
43, rue des Petites-Écuries 75010
Puces de Saint Ouen:
To dig out tons of stuff–even if I can’t buy everything due to the prices it’s a great walk. It’s like a Paris that hasn’t changed for decades, with the same secondhand dealers having lunch next to their shops while emptying wine bottles. The atmosphere is kind of cliché but it’s something I would love to experience every day.
Open every Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
http://marcheauxpuces-saintouen.com/1.aspx
Galerie BenSimon
This gallery shows interesting design with a great selection. It’s located in front of the boutique, so I window shop there every day.
111 Rue Turenne  75003 Paris
Marché de Saint Pierre:
I don’t go there for the brand but there are loads of fabric to make clothes for my daughter. It’s also a kind of market that hasn’t changed for a while. And a good plus is when you leave the place you have a very pleasant view of la Butte Montmartre.
2 Rue Charles Nodier  75018
CSAO Paris
It was opened by the mother of a friend who lived in Senegal. This shop helps the craft industry there by selling some of their work. It’s also a way to discover this culture.
9 Rue Elzevir  75003 Paris
Article by Ruben Nataf