LE PORTRAIT
An address with a clear point of view.
Tucked away at 20 rue des Dames in the 17th arrondissement, Le Coffre is the kind of address passed between those in the know. The boutique favours a tightly curated, colourful selection—sheepskin coats, denim jeans, vintage pieces mixed with new items—over volume. That's precisely where its appeal lies: every piece has been chosen, and it shows. Among the labels you'll find Levi's alongside discoveries spanning different decades.
One thing to keep in mind before working through the racks: part of the stock is new rather than vintage, so check the tags if you're exclusively after secondhand pieces. Prices sit slightly above the Parisian thrift shop average, but the quality of the curation often justifies it. Above all, don't hesitate to speak with the saleswoman—she's attentive and available, and has a knack for pulling out the exact piece you didn't know you were looking for.
« Une pépite ! Des vendeuses au top, des vêtements magnifiques et de bonne qualité. Il y en a vraiment pour tous les goûts (du vintage au plus moderne, coloré ou plus basique). On y trouve toujours quelque chose de très sympa. Je recommande fortement ! »