In the northern part of the Marais district, where the studios of artisans and upscale boutiques coexist, the pink exterior of one building stands out on Rue Charlot. Peeking in through the window you will see rows of bags that all seem like quintessential Paris fashion, and you'll immediately get drawn inside the store. That's how I came to know about Pauline Pin. As there are some select shops in Japan that deal in these bags, you may already be aware of the name.
Pauline Pin's studio/boutique was opened in September of 2004. Back in the corner of the shop is her studio corner, where new creations are steadily born from the sewing machines. You'll find smoky-colored, high quality leather bags that will tickle the little girl's heart within you ( 75 and up), accessories ( 39 and up), and oil cloth bags with bold designs ( 17 and up). These bags are charming not just because of their design, but also because of their extraordinary functionality. They're the kind of bag that, as soon as you pick one up and put it on, you'll feel like you've truly completed a Parisian outfit.

Pauline Pin
Adresse : 51 rue Charlot 75003
Quartier : Le Marais
Tél : 01 42 78 06 67
Métro : Filles du Calvaire Line 8, then a 2 minute walk
Ouvert :

Tuesday-Saturday 11:00-19:30
Sunday 13:30-19:00 (starting in May)
Fermé : Mondays
Web : www.paulinepin.com

Zadig & Voltaire offers a new type of luxury which is both original and affordable. Many French actresses are also fans of this brand. T-shirt, jeans or pullover, the items look like street fashion at first glace but the delicate fabrics such as silk, cashmere or fine cotton, and the smoky colors give a refined casual style for adults, spiced with some rock n' roll inspiration.

Zadig Voltaire
42, rue des Francs Bourgeois 75003
tel : 01 44 54 00 60
Open : 10:30am(Monday from 1pm)-7:30pm
Close : Sun
www.zadig-et-voltaire.com

André is a major French shoe brand that has many shops in Paris and in France. Despite its long history, founded in 1896, the brand was giving an image of an ordinary shoe chain, cheap but not so stylish However, from several years ago, it's getting better and better so now we can't wait to check out their shoes every new season! You can find very trendy shoes at a reasonable price. André also offers limited edition shoes in collaboration with young and talented creators. After Prairie de Paris' and Madame à Paris', a Spanish creator, Maloles was selected for the year of 2007.

André
168 rue du Temple 75003
Area: Châtelet
Tel : 01 53 40 96 84
Metro : Châtelet line1,4,7,11,14
Open : 10:00am-7:00pm
Close : Sunday
www.andre.fr

Shine is a concept shop, which selects rather casual but high quality items. The shop's concept is hippy chic.' They moved to Poitou Street in Marais district from Charonne Street of Bastille in September 2005. The historical 19th century building and the trendy clothes and shoes magically match.
Clothes: Marc by Marc Jacobs, See by Chloe, John Galliano, Burfitt, Preen, K (Karl Lagerfeld)　
Jeans: Tsubi, Regain, 7 For All Mankind
Shoes: repetto, Veronique Branquinho, Givenchy, Victor&Rolf.

Shine
15 rue de Poitou 75003
Area: Marais
Tel : 01 48 05 80 10
Metro : St Sebastien Froissart line 8
Open : Mon-Sat 11:00am-7:30pm
Sun 2pm-7pm
Close : Some bank holidays

matières à réflexion' designs and makes bags or purses by using a single vintage garment. You will find on every bag a detail coming form the original garment like a press-stud, a pocket, a buttonhole or a leather-covered button. That's why all of their pieces are unique and numbered, just like an art print. Black, gray or brown distressed leather creates a rock chic style. Got a leather jacket you don't wear anymore? You can bring it in and they will make it into a bag for you. Your old leather jacket can find new life here. The bags suit both women and men. They also offer accessories and clothes by upcoming French designers.

matières à reflexion
19 rue de Poitou 75003
Area: Marais
Tel : 01 42 72 16 31
Metro : Saint Sebastien Froissart, Fille du Calvaire line 8
Open : 12:00pm-7:00pm
Close : Sunday, Monday
matières à reflexion Official Site
www.matieresareflexion.com