LE PORTRAIT
An address with a clear point of view.
Guerrisol by Guerrida, on avenue d'Italie in the 13th arrondissement, is the kind of address that divides opinion: you either love it or you avoid it. Sprawling space, unabashed thrift-store smell, entirely self-service atmosphere — staff won't guide you, and it's up to you to sift through racks that sometimes resemble a giant garage sale. But that's precisely where the appeal lies. With prices starting at 3€ and topping out around 30€, it's one of Paris's most affordable thrift shops for scoring vintage pieces on a budget.
The golden rule here: take your time digging, item by item. The gems exist; they're just well hidden. Systematically check the condition of garments — stains, tears, and sometimes worse — before heading to the till, and keep an eye on your receipt; pricing errors are not uncommon. An address for seasoned bargain hunters, not for the faint of heart.
« La sélection est intéressante, mais les prix sont un peu élevés pour une friperie. Il faut prendre le temps de chercher pour trouver de bonnes affaires. Le personnel est sympathique. »
