Iknowalittleplace is the labor of love of our savvy shopper team,
mother (TK) and daughter (DK), in response to the exploding number of
requests for shopping information once the word spread that we are
part-time Parisians.
Everyone wanted to know the really special
places to shop. There was only one answer -- by following in the
footsteps of Paris' insiders. So, we enlisted the help of both local
and international experts in a wide array of areas, including fashion,
design, food, beauty, arts and entertainment and they graciously
shared their personal favorites – the ones they keep for themselves
and special friends. Typical of the generosity we encountered during
our interviews are stories like the fashion icon who, when we asked
where she would shop if she were not able to afford her own luxury
line, did not hesitate to give us the name of a modestly priced
boutique where she, in fact, does find clothes for herself. That
boutique is, of course, on our Paris list. With similar candor, a
celebrated beauty revealed the source of her signature haircut in
London and bibliophiles from such diverse worlds as entertainment and
academia gave us the Manhattan bookstore they rank among the best in
the world.
Each Iknowalittleplace entry has its own backstory and
narrative that will ensure your own special shopping experiences.