Paris fashion is synonymous with chic, but the notion that there’s a single pan-Parisian look is wildly outdated. A quick tour of the city will provide evidence enough that each of Paris’s quartiers has its own distinctive vibe (and set of stylish locals).
Here, we dive into Chloé‘s 2011 collection to find bags and shoes that will take you from the heights of Montmartre to the banks of the Canal St. Martin, from the winding streets of the Marais to the stately boulevards of the Triangle d’Or.
As one of Paris’s most breathtakingly historic (and currently in-demand) neighborhoods, the Marais boasts everything from 17th-century architecture to the city’s hottest galleries. The neighborhood also hosts an unofficial daily fashion show, with bright young things like actress Clémence Poésy subtly strutting their stuff along its narrow streets. If you’re headed this way, no need to be intimidated—Chloé’s got you covered with the metal bit ankle boot and the large Paraty satchel.
Artists like Dalí, Modigliani, and Picasso once considered Montmartre home, and today, it still exudes a whimsical, artistic energy. We can imagine our Montmartre muse, Audrey Tautou (or perhaps her alter-ego, Amélie Poulain) sashaying around in Chloé’s cross strap ballet flats while toting the Marcie crossbody satchel.
Intellectuals and writers (think Hemingway, Joyce, Sartre, and de Beauvoir) once filled St. Germain’s famed literary cafes, and today, this quarter is as chic as they come. It’s no wonder director Sofia Coppola has chosen to call this spot home. We wouldn’t be surprised to see her sporting Chloé’s scalloped ballet flat and Marcie wallet while swinging by the neighborhood’s beloved Poilâne bakery.
Today, the city’s young intellectual and artistic elite have carved out their own niche on the banks of the charming Canal St. Martin. Lou Doillon (the stylish offspring of filmmaker Jacques Doillon and icon Jane Birkin) would fit right in at any of the quartier‘s wine bars or bookstores, toting the Madeleine satchel and navigating the cobblestones in her Terry Kid boots.
Bordered by the glamourous Avenue Montaigne, Avenue Georges V and the famed Champs-Elysées, the Triangle d’Or (or “Golden Triangle”) is one of the city’s swankiest addresses. With its high-end shops and luxurious hotels, you won’t want to be caught dead in these parts without a seriously sophisticated look. Take your cues from Catherine Deneuve, one of Paris’s grande dames, who would look quite at home rocking Chloé’s metal bit knee boot and Elsie evening bag.