Guide to Gay Paris
Hi to all those about to go to Paris! This is my first post and I just wanted to give a few tips. I visit Paris all the time (being a hop and a skip away from London), and I just got back a week ago. I literally turned the place upside down looking for vintage stores, thrift stores and second hand designer wear shops. Here are a few of my recommendations:
Les Mouton a Cinq Pattes - (8 rue Saint Placide, 6th arr.)
This is a really messy store, but there are bargains to be found if you're prepared to hunt! It stocks last season designer wear. I found last season Ferretti for around 59 Euros a piece (everything seems to be either 59 or 39 euros). I bought some Moschino Cheap and Chic, Roland Mouret and also some Miu Miu. It's also right next to Bon Marche, where they're doing a New York themed womenwear section (lots of Marc Jacobs!) and they also have a really lush foodhall if you need to refuel.
Cheap Shoe Store (rue Saint Placide, 6th arr.)
Ok, it's not actually called Cheap Shoe Store but it's a really non-descript store that looks really shabby but step inside and there are shoe BARGAINS. Marc Jacobs, Sergio Rossi, Chloe, Dries Van Noten and Costume National shoes for 50% less than retail. Some current and some last season.
Free 'P' Star (8 ru Ste Croix de la Bretonnerie, 3 arr.)
The cheapest vintage store in Paris, I reckon (not an easy thing to find, considering most Parisian vintage stores sell high end rare designer finds) A great selection of Victorian blouses, dresses and lovely cashmere coats. My favourite part is the 3 Euro bin where you can find some gems. Nothing seems to cost over 50 Euros here so you can really stock up on some good quality vintage clothes.
Alternatives (18 rue du Roi de la Sicile, 4 arr.)
Another second hand designer shop. A dumping ground for models and upper class ladies. A neat little store with a lovely owner. A brilliant selection of shoes. Bought some Issey Miyake Pleats Please and a pair of Marni shoes. for less than 100 Euros. Very neat.
Kiliwatch (64 rue Tiquetone, 2nd arr.)
A kinda Urban Outfitters type store. Has a nice art bookstore at the front with new labelled clothing. At the back however, there is a nice vintage section selling women and menswear. Organised by colour, it has a varied selection at fairly reasonable prices.
Reciproque (rue de la Pompe, 16th arr.)
This is a pretty obvious one, being the biggest depot vente stores in Paris. It covers accessories, shoes, clothes and even homeware. The prices are not cheap but you're paying for Dior, Chanel, Hermes and Lanvin...well worth it if you want high end vintage.
I didn't get to go to La Belle Epoque, Come On Eileen and Dider Ludot, all noted vintage stores in Paris because they were closed during the August vacation period but I highly recommend them all.
Hope this is useful information. If you have other Paris shopping related questions, ask away!
(rag and whatever-the-other-one-was-called). 
which is hardly enough time) but I need to plan out where I want to go to shop--I am staying near the Eiffel Tower (29, avenue de Tourville
