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.

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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.

Or Rosa Tapioca, a brand that is ethical and fashionable.

And don’t forget that the concept also exists for men!

Behind Velvette I Care Design, there’s a passionate young woman called Elissia. A year ago, she decided to launch her own boutique specialized in eco-design furniture, in the heart of the 6^th district of Paris, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. On the spot, we discover that well-being and ecology can be synonyms of beauty. Each decoration item, each piece of furniture emphasizes the work of raw materials and the work of wood in particular. That’s all good because the Scandinavian spirit is still trendy concerning interior decoration! In addition, the aim of the boutique is respecting the environment and sustainable development. This way, you will be able to mix aesthetics, ecology and relaxation.

Open hours: on Monday from 2pm to 7pm and from Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 7pm.

Velvette I Care Design
15, rue Dauphine
75006 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)9 82 53 19 86

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Instead of running to the parisian Grands Magasins or in the Marais to go shopping, the Gavarni Hotel invites you to stroll around the 16^th district of Paris.

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The area is not that popular for window shopping, he is however home of the best clothing brands. From the Rue de la Pompe (Eric Bompard, American Retro) to the Rue Guichard (Princesse Tam Tam, Eres, Stella Forest), and to the Rue Passy (Tara Jarmon, Franck & Fils, Sandro, or Ann Tuil ), this area of Paris attracts Bobos and fashionistas, dandys and luxury lovers.

Going closer to the Place de l’Etoile, stop by the Victor Hugo Avenue. Classy and trendy, it’s one of the most vibrant avenues of the neighborhood. There are tasty addresses such as Patrick Roger and beauty addresses such as Diptyque and By Terry. But the greatest is: the beautiful clothing boutiques, from Bérénice  to Maje, from Céline in Bel Air to Hobbs and Comptoir des Cotonniers. Your credit card is going to burn!

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On the occasion of the Paris Design Week, we presented the new boutique Bose in Paris. Located in the heart of Passy, it attracts all the amateurs of high-tech thanks to it sound experience center. To know a little bit more about the quality of a product, nothing’s better than testing! This is why it’s possible to test the different items of the brand: stereo, docking stations, home cinema and headphones in the Théâtre Bose space set in the store. Advisors are also here to help you and give you advices about your purchases. How long will you resist?

Tell us which items are your favorites!

Open hours: from Monday to Saturday, from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm.

Bose Experience Center
12, rue de Passy
75016 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 53 92 06 49

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Ethicando is the new ethical concept-store everybody’s talking about where we can find Italian products (wine, pasta, mashed tomatoes, almond biscuits) with organic quality, made by members from social cooperatives of Italy who want to fight against local mafia and criminal economy. Young people with background issues and ex-prisoners harvest this organic food on grounds that were once owned by the mafia.

Open hours: Monday, Tuesday and Sunday, from 10am to 8pm and from Tuesday to Friday, from 10am to 11pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to midnight.

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Ethicando
6, rue de la Grange Aux Belles
75010 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0) 1 84 06 18 43

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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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“Ecology is not a fashion trend, but fashion can be eco-friendly”. This is the slogan of the new ethical fashion boutique Origeen. Entirely dedicated to urban men that wish to reconcile their eco-friendly lifestyle with their chic fashion style, this place proposes trendy renowned brands like Veja, Monsieur Poulet, and Dirty Velvet. The opportunity to renew your wardrobe with an ethical spirit!

Open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Origeen
2, rue des Plantes
75014 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 40 44 95 19
paris@origeen.fr

In Passy, when getting into the designer jewelry boutique Arabesque you need your eyes wide open! Because, in each shelf you’ll find an army of long necklaces, bracelets and other accessories. In the exterior, the Arabesque boutique catches everyone’s attention with its pretty display, and gives us the impression of entering a world worthy of One thousand and one nights! At the Gavarni Hotel, we had a weakness for the 3 in 1 jewel, a super feminine bracelet, headband and necklace at the same time. Are you hesitating? Take your time thinking while laying at the comfy purple sofa, then you’ll crack!

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:20 p.m.

Arabesque
2, avenue de Versailles
75016 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 45 25 16 06
bordeta@club-internet.fr

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Do you want to decorate the interior of your home with an uncluttered and design style? Casa Shopping will know how to satisfy your expectations. Open since 2009 near la Maison de la Radio, this decoration boutique plays the romantic and chic card. Here we find all kinds of trendy objects, but also furniture, candles and other cute candle jars. Those passionates of the art of the table come here very often, it’s all about finding the latest pieces that have just arrived!

Open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Casa Shopping
9, rue Gros
75016 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 45 20 75 73

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If you don’t understand this craze for all things organic and environmental, Macadam et Tournesol will make you change your mind! Thanks to the owner of the place, you’ll adopt a completely different lifestyle! The purpose of this boutique is to change your habits, to help you better consume, by doing sustainable and practical shopping. On the spot, you’ll find cardboard toys for kids, stabilized plants paintings to hang on a wall, flower boxes and mini-greenhouses to harvest straight from your balcony, and also an eco-friendly bookshop. A must-visit address!

Good to know: Macadam & Tournesol offers workshops, like introduction to composting.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Photo credit: © Christine Taconnet / Bienbeau.fr

Photo credit: © Christine Taconnet / Bienbeau.fr

Macadam & Tournesol
9, rue Française
75002 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 71 97 38 83
contact@macadam-et-tournesol.fr

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