Practically everywhere you look in Paris, there's something beautiful or interesting to behold. At Printemps, even the construction scaffolding - painted with a trompe l'oeil finish - has style.
This large billboard covers much of the exterior of the future Roberto Cavelli store on rue Cambon, currently under construction. The current Cavelli boutique is on rue de Rivoli.
Up-to-the-minute fashion at Chanel on rue Cambon. Bicycles are reflected in the vitrine.
A new twist on ropes of pearls at Chanel.
More elaborate costume jewelery featuring rhinestone moon-and-stars accent the latest Chanel designs.
Beneath this unbuttoned coatdress at Chanel, the mannequin is wearing hotpants - remember those?
Chanel's upscale version of cut-off shorts.
A mid-calf-length sheath dress, with kicky pleats near the hemline.
1940s-inspired platforms at Chanel.
A bling-bling handbag, designed with gold and silver leather traditional interlocking "Cs."
Such great clothes! I love the star belt.
Posted by: boliyou | 11 April 2008 at 20:58
Beautiful window shopping today! Thank you!
xo
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | 10 April 2008 at 03:06
Sigh, so stylish. And those reflections are so cool.
love to you, Tara.
Posted by: maryam in marrakesh | 10 April 2008 at 00:18
Chanel's windows are always a dream and I just love the way the Parisians put up those trompe l'oeil hoardings.
Posted by: Di Overton | 09 April 2008 at 20:29
I love all of your shop window photos! I checked out our Chanel windows on Maiden Lane and they don't look even half as wonderful as yours...
Posted by: tangobaby | 09 April 2008 at 18:10
Thanks Tara! Nothing like some new spring Paris store windows to brighten my day ;)
Posted by: My Melange | 09 April 2008 at 13:24
Now, THIS gives me more joy than thinking about John McCain. But it does make me realize I can probably never come to Paris. I haven't got the style (or the feet to wear those shoes!). Lovely to imagine, though!
Posted by: Jeanie | 08 April 2008 at 23:04
There is only 1 thing missing from this Chanel display and thats the very high sought after Chanel free 'box'!!! ;-)
Posted by: Marie-Claire | 08 April 2008 at 22:41
When we were in London two years ago, they were doing renovations on St. Paul's Cathedral and practically the entire was covered with scaffolding, just the dome peeking out above it all. The scaffold backing, however, was painted in an exact replica of the church so on first, quick glance you didn't realize it wasn't the church itself. Okay, so maybe you'd have to have your glasses off to mistake it for the real thing, but still, it was clever.
Posted by: Laume | 08 April 2008 at 22:36
Can you imagine what a treat this would be for a poor design student? I also think of the Parisians, how can you grow up and not be creative when you are surrounded by so much beauty?
Posted by: Yoli | 08 April 2008 at 22:18
All that Chanel...makes being in Paris so worth it, right Tara! LOL
My goodness, to be skinny and riche!!!
xox
Posted by: Gillian | 08 April 2008 at 19:14