DOVER STREET MARKET PARIS

dover street market Paris @lesvisitesdemaud

Last week, the newest installment of Dover Street Market unveiled its doors to the public in the historic and fashionable Marais district of Paris.  Founded and curated by fashion power couple Rei Kawakubo and Adrian Joffe of Comme des Garçons, this small concept store franchise has redefined the retail landscape.

Dover street market Paris @lesvisitesdemaud

Within a 17th century townhouse on the Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Dover Street Market seeks to transcend the typical aspects of the shopping experience. Instead, a cultural center is coming to life, with spaces for art, installations, and performances. Additionally, the market seeks to nurture new and emerging fashion houses within the community and beyond, with the top floors of their location tailored into showroom spaces for growing brands. 

Dover Street Market Paris @lesvisitesdemaud

After stepping through the glass doors, you will be mesmerized by a unique fashion macrocosm, where pieces by esteemed houses including Loewe or Maison Margiela are mixed together with lesser known avant-garde brands such as Kiko Kostandinov or Craig Green. Dover Street Market doesn’t fail to pull together an all-encompassing collection that is fit for every fashion admirer.

Dover Street Market Paris @lesvisitesdemaud

With a new garment, accessory, or fragrance surprise through each rounded passage, Dover Street Market presents its offerings on sleek white, gray, and aluminum furnishings. Creating an ambiance with serene, space-inspired background music, the interior combines Parisian elegance with a raw, industrial warehouse aesthetic. This distinct style effectively serves as a blank canvas for the real art: the clothes.

Dover Street Market Paris @lesvisitesdemaud

As a strong part of the Comme des Garçons universe, you’ll be able to find almost every brand from Kawakubo’s intricate web of diffusion lines. Whether you love the artful runway pieces from the original line, playful ensembles from Comme des Garçons Shirt, or the experimental pieces from student lines like Junya Watanabe or Noir Kei Ninomiya, everything can be found under one roof.​

Dover Street Market Paris @lesvisitesdemaud

Along with the opening, a special exhibition including the work of Paolo Roversi is on display. Comme des Garçons by and for Paolo Roversi is teased in the courtyard, with the rest of the exposition tucked away in a subterranean gallery. Right off the courtyard, there is also a cafe so you can relax and refuel after a long day of shopping. Rose Bakery has an expertly appointed selection of baked goods and cafe beverages to satisfy every palette.

Dover Street Market Paris @lesvisitesdemaud

Whether or not you peruse through to do some window shopping or engage in a bit of retail therapy, the staff won’t hesitate to help you make your fashion dreams come true. Playful pearled shoes by Simone Rocha, expertly woven leather by Bottega Veneta, and heavy distressed denim by Undercover—this location has it all. With cutting edge fashion, art, and culture, Dover Street Market will not fail to ignite your senses and inspire your soul.

Dover Street Market Paris @lesvisitesdemaud

To visit the boutique:
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DOVER STREET MARKET
35–37 Rue Des Frances-Bourgeois
Paris, 75004