To all fashionistas. The 16th arrondissement is proud to welcome a newly born in terms of fashion… Koshka Mashka. From Tuesday 6^th to Saturday 17^th of November 2012, the brand of Marie Alacahe opens an ephemeral store right in the heart of western Paris, and presents in exclusively its Autumn/Winter  2012 collection! Will you fall for one of these elegants outfits? Let’s bet you will!

Open from 10am to 7pm

Ephemeral store Koshka Mashka
5, rue Nicolo
75016 Paris
France

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Fully engaged, Myphilosophy is an ethical brand of accessories and ready-to-wear clothes that allow you to follow the trend while taking part to the development of an underpriviledged country. Designed in Paris, and made in a small workshop in Cambodia, these elegant outfits are exclusively made of sophisticated material such as silk or coton. For the record, it is a combination of several extra pieces of  cloth salvaged on local markets. The brand even pampers her employees. Indeed, the dressmakers are hired threw an NGO, and are financially helped any many levels, such as for their housing, salary, and living compared to the average of the country. A nice and honourable cause.

Photo credit: myphilosophy

A little + : After booking an apointment with Kroeusna the designer, it is possible to get custom built styles.

If you want to have a look at the Autumn/Winter collection, check out the site http://www.myphilo.com/en or directly hurry to the store situated in the Abbesses neighborhood.

Open on mondays from 2pm to 7.30pm, from tuesday to saturday from 11.30am to 7.30pm, and on sundays from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Myphilosophy
55, rue d’Orsel
75018 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 42 55 27 41

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Beauty with Sense: clothing, decorating, cosmetics from fair trade.

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It’s within the festive and lively area of Bastille, that the ethical boutique Du beau avec du sense settled its colored establishment. There we find all kinds of products issued from fair trade: clothing, accessories, decorating objects, and natural cosmetics. More than 80% of products sold here are issued from fair trade, the others benefit from the OIT label (International Labor Organization), guaranteed of an environmental-respectful production. Glass pearl jewelry, cotton scarves, silk shawls, mango-tree wood boxes, everything you need is there! Know that the boutique works with different little ateliers from the countryside and even from the shantytowns of New Delhi and Calcutta in India. A pretty place to spoil yourself a little while respecting the planet.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Boutique 39 Charonne / Du beau avec du sens
39, rue de Charonne
75011 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 48 05 11 81
39charonne@free.fr

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Once upon a time in Paris, there was a cute fashion store, looking like a life-size dollhouse! Candy Miller was in charge of this apartment-store, with a bedroom, a kitchen, a living-room and a bathroom. Her name: Paperdolls! What do we find here? No less than a fairy world where chairs are hung on the ceiling and a hip bath is tuned into a seating! Indeed, she uses customized old furniture to present her favorite fashion designer’s creations. The most part of them are Eco-friendly, as the brands Pampa & Pop, Rosa Tapioca or else Lisa Pearl. A wonderful shop to discover where everybody lives happily ever after.

Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 7.30pm, and from 2.30pm to 7pm on Sunday.

Paperdolls
5, rue Houdon
75018 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 42 51 29 87
info@paperdolls.fr

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A whole poetic universe is hidden behind Rosa tapioca, a world of dreams where each collection is a story straight out from the imagination of its founder Aurelia Bernard. Inspired by old films and readings, collections reinterpret retro models with a modernity touch, relying on feminine curves. The simple and sensual line shows a mischievous style, refined and delicate. Furthermore, all materials are entirely made in France. Most of fabrics come from stocks of scrap of fashion houses, or are manufactured by different French weavers and knitters. Collections are limited or unique to preserve the quality and a clever production. A chic and ethical brand that we love!

Rosa Tapioca collections are available on the website and at Paperdolls. Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 7.30pm. From 2 pm to 7 pm on Sunday.

Paperdolls
5, rue Houdon
75018 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 42 51 29 87
info@paperdolls.fr

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66, rue Dulong
75017 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)9 81 68 84 52

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To end this week dedicated to gentlemen on a high note, the Gavarni hotel has chosen a French brand, famous in the whole world. First Sandro clothes appear in the eighties, but the shop in the Marais has opened in 2004 only, and the men range has been launched in 2007. Quite poet, with an ethnic touch, the Sandro man becomes a modern dandy… For our greatest pleasure!

Open from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 8pm.

Sandro
17, rue de Passy
75 016 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 42 88 11 89

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This week, the blog of the Gavarni Hotel celebrates men. Only for them, we have selected 3 of the best addresses of Passy, dedicated to Men Fashion. To begin with, focus on Franck & Fils, THE trendy concept-store of Western Paris. The outlet launched in 2008 its man range. Here, males are modern and classy just like it is supposed to be when you are Parisian. As a strong representative of the French elegance, Franck & Fils displays both luxury and fashion brands. This concept-store stands as the spokesman of creation, whether it comes from famous or young designers. Among about twenty brands dedicated to men, we have John Smedley, Notify, Marc by Marc Jacobs or even Armani. We swear, your beloved will stop whining about going with you on a shopping spree… if you take him to Franck & Fils!

Because we always have time for a chocolate-greedy break, come and discover all specialties of the Maison du Chocolat at Frank & Fils, at the store ground-floor. Choco addict? Quick, discover which are the best hot chocolates of Paris!

Open from Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm, and on Saturday from 10am to 8pm.

Franck & Fils
80, rue de Passy
75016 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 44 14 38 00

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This week, the blog of the Gavarni Hotel celebrates men. Only for them, we have selected 3 of the best addresses of Passy, dedicated to Men Fashion. To begin with, focus on Franck & Fils, THE trendy concept-store of Western Paris. The outlet launched in 2008 its man range. Here, males are modern and classy just like it is supposed to be when you are Parisian. As a strong representative of the French elegance, Franck & Fils displays both luxury and fashion brands. This concept-store stands as the spokesman of creation, whether it comes from famous or young designers. Among about twenty brands dedicated to men, we have John Smedley, Notify, Marc by Marc Jacobs or even Armani. We swear, your beloved will stop whining about going with you on a shopping spree… if you take him to Franck & Fils!

Because we always have time for a chocolate-greedy break, come and discover all specialties of the Maison du Chocolat at Frank & Fils, at the store ground-floor. Choco addict? Quick, discover which are the best hot chocolates of Paris!

Open from Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm, and on Saturday from 10am to 8pm.

Franck & Fils
80, rue de Passy
75016 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 44 14 38 00

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If you want to treat yourself to a gift in a fair and responsible way, meet with Caroline and Quitterie at L’Atelier des Dames! Those two friends sell original and very feminine jewelry made out of recycled (coffee filters, fabrics) and natural material (coloring made out of coffee or hibiscus) made in Cabo Frio, Brazil, by the “Dames”, wives of local fishermen. This approach is first and foremost a human vocation: it allows Brazilian artisans to live from their work on long term. A lovely initiative contributing to the development of Brazilian activity all the while fulfilling the demands of western fashion.

Retail stores and online boutique on the website: www.latelierdesdames.fr