LE PORTRAIT
An address with a clear point of view.
Simon's occupies a quiet corner of Boulevard Arago in the 13th arrondissement, a neighbourhood that deserves far more attention for its vintage finds. The shop makes no effort to seduce at first glance — the rails are densely packed, the organisation deliberately loose, and therein lies its appeal. You come here to dig, not to browse. The selection centres on pieces with character: structured jackets, well-cut suits, vintage trousers, winter coats and a strong proportion of tweed for those seeking timeless British sensibility.
Prices remain honest, between 50 and 100 euros, for pieces that often possess real presence. The high regard in which Paris's seasoned vintage hunters hold this shop is no accident — the quality of the curation reveals itself to those who take their time. Expect to queue during busy periods, and arrive with the mindset of a hunter rather than a hurried consumer.
« Je ne m'attendais pas à autant de choix en rentrant dans cette boutique. Vendeur de bon conseil et prix attractifs. Je recommande vivement »