The best concept stores Paris 3rd 75003

They're French and travelers... The French Trotters, Carole and Clarent, two photographers with a passion for fashion, urban culture and travel, travel the world in search of trends. Each season, a new city is featured through an exclusive selection of fashion designers and artists. French Trotters was the first boutique to promote brands such as Filippa K, Acne, Engineered Garments, Our Legacy and others. The second boutique, located in the Marais district, brings together the brand's entire universe, complemented by a space dedicated to the home.

Don't be fooled by this funny name ("bows and arrow" means "bow and arrow" in English), this store is neither specialised in sports nor toys. This brand is in fact the meeting place for Japanese enthusiasts since this concept store sells Japanese handicrafts, food, books, art objects, decorations, antiques, beauty products and many other treasures made by local companies or by the store itself. In order to fill the shop shelves, the team frequently travels to Japan to discover new artists and be inspired by the latest trends.

Here's a trendy address! Merci is a 100% solidarity store: profits are donated to associations that help women and children in Madagascar. More than a multi-brand boutique, it's a place of entertainment and ethical commitment. The major brands - including Azzaro, YSL and Paul Smith - have been won over by the concept and are playing along by offering affordable prices. Conversely, Merci gives a helping hand to young designers: Acné, Forte Forte, Swildens... In short, it's a rare find!