Everything in Paris has style: architecture, public space, cafés, the people, the nightlife. It’s chalked full of character and has a vibe that can’t be found anywhere else. From those decked out in high fashion to the derelict drunkard that yells on the street outside your flat in the wee hours of the morning, people here know how to dress with a finesse that Canadians and Americans try desperately but fail at miserably to emulate.

Street style here encompasses just about anything you can possibly imagine. Goth, punk rock, hipster, street wear, and hip-hop cultures can all be seen translated into some truly unique ensembles. The French youth embrace one of the most diverse mixtures of style and one not need subscribe to a certain panache to be considered hip - anything goes.

In the French streetwear scene, The Hundreds, Supreme, Vans, Stussy, Rockers NYC, Carhartt and Converse have all made a significant impact. According to mon amis at Quartiers D’Ete, Supreme is as valuable as gold and “people like literally fight over that shit.” Caps from The Hundreds are also highly regarded and coveted as a prized possession. In terms of sneakers, not many people sport Nikes, and the multi-colored Dunk phenomenon hasn’t propagated here to the magnitude it has in North America.

If you are in Paris and your pockets are lined with dough, the two freshest boutiques in the city - Starcow and Carhartt - are located side by side on Rue Saint Honoré.

Inside Carhartt

Inside Starcow