The Best Luxury Vintage Shops In Paris Only Insiders Know

1. Mon Vintage

Entering the 17th-century Mon Vintage showroom in Saint-Germain-des-Prés feels like stepping into the golden age of haute couture fittings. Founded by Marie Blanchet, the woman who created the vintage category at Vestiaire Collective, Mon Vintage was built on the belief that vintage isn’t just the past—it’s what remains powerful, relevant, and endlessly inspiring.

From 1929 Gabrielle Chanel romantic gowns to 1959 Christian Dior Haute Couture by Yves Saint Laurent, and 2000 Tom Ford for Gucci Swarovski crystal designs, you'll find a personalized selection here, personally curated for each client meeting. Appointments are intimate and customized, with lookbooks and global fittings, including regular visits to New York. The impressive archive spans the 1920s to early 2000s across all categories, including Cartier watches and Hermès' iconic bags. You’ll even find rare original buttons, jewelry and decorative pieces by Line Vautrin, who originally worked with Schiaparelli, now soaring in value each year. Every piece is expertly authenticated and restored for its next chapter and often personality tailored to its new owner.

Blanchet, mentored by vintage authority Françoise Auguet, sources discreetly from private collectors across Europe and has been doing so for as long as she can remember. Her clients include Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, and VIC (Very Important Customer) collectors who crave something rare, personal, and entirely their own. By the time I’d stepped out of the showroom and sent her lookbook to clients around the world, the requests had already begun flooding in. Her edit blends vintage with modern wearability, as true luxury, she believes, is one-of-a-kind.

2. Moji Farhat Vintage

Moji Farhat Vintage is one of Paris’s most elusive archives, a sanctuary for collectors, museum curators, designers and even Madonna herself—perfect for my art-investing clients seeking museum-quality collectables. Located in a discreet apartment in the 2nd arrondissement, the salon is decorated in Christian Lacroix wallpaper and home to over 200 years of fashion history. There is no sign, no website, no shop—just a tightly edited collection of pieces shown strictly by appointment.

Founded by vintage expert Moji Farhat, the showroom opened in 2018 after decades of collecting. His journey began in the 1990s as a personal passion, and he now curates a rare mix of haute couture, Japanese avant-garde, and early 20th-century fashion. You won’t find trending vintage cult items here—they reject commercial vintage trends, like Chanel bags or Hermès Birkins, unless they hold historic significance.

Instead, Farhat favours emotionally resonant, technically masterful works from Mugler, Margiela, Gaultier, Comme des Garçons, and beyond. His favorites of all his range include the iconic 1970s Saint Laurent couture gown with a pink bow, a Jean Patou piece by Karl Lagerfeld from1959 (impossible today to even find photos of, let alone a piece from this collection), and a Philip Treacy hat custom-made for Lady Gaga. Uncovering fabric swatches from the 19th century, plus original fabrications for Chanel and Schiaparelli, was the highlight for me, as well as many designers who come to Farhat as a source of inspiration for their future collections. Farhat understands, preserves and continues the story told with each piece.

3. Resee

Just steps from the Arc de Triomphe, ascend the spiraling staircase of the Haussmannian building and discover one of Paris’s most treasured secrets: ReSee. Inside, a white sun-drenched apartment unfurls into a world of curated fashion history. Rows upon rows of impeccably sourced vintage, from structured Ghesquière-era Balenciaga scuba dresses to Vivienne Westwood '80s bustiers. The Hermès wall alone, stacked with rare Birkins and Kellys, could rival any museum. Here it’s a living, breathing archive where collectors, stylists, and fashion lovers can book an appointment or simply walk in and uncover.

I’ve been sourcing rare 2000s Chanel jackets and bags from ReSee for years, particularly for clients looking for cuts and shapes that feel distinct from the current runway models. It’s also a haven where you can uncover old-Céline gems, a rarity to find since Phoebe Philo’s last 2019 collection. On my most recent visit, I couldn’t leave without slipping into a Chanel Haute Couture embroidered metallic silk jacket from 2001 that felt as new as ever.

Founded in 2013 by Sofia Bernardin and Sabrina Marshall, two former editors with a deep reverence for fashion’s cult moments, ReSee was born from a desire to share the stories behind the pieces that defined their era. They built their platform and showroom to share the must-haves of each time: the coats, bags, and silhouettes that sparked waiting lists, defined collections, and lived on in moodboards for decades.

Every piece is contextualized, cared for, and collected with purpose. Today, the archive spans over 4,000 pieces across ready-to-wear, couture, accessories, home objects, and even vintage fabrications sourced through whispered networks of private collectors worldwide. Clients range from Selena Gomez to Lisa Rinna, and beyond with Sofia and Sabrina still leading the curation of utterly irresistible collections.

4. Chez Sarah

Located on the outskirts of Paris, Chez Sarah is the kind of place that takes a little time to reach and then all of your time once you arrive. Across the three different spaces are aisles upon aisles of antique, vintage, and designer fashion history, spanning the Belle Époque to the early 2000s. You’ll lose hours here without even scratching the surface, and you’ll love every minute of it.

Founded in 1947 by Sarah’s great-grandmother, who began by selling secondhand American clothing just after WWII, Chez Sarah is now in its fourth generation of family ownership. It has since grown into one of France’s most celebrated vintage institutions, with over 35,000 pieces across three shops and a fourth on the way. The boutique unfolds across two long gallery-style spaces, specializing in antique, vintage, and couture clothing, accessories, haberdashery, and costume pieces spanning from the late 19th century to the year 2000 Together, they form an immersive, museum-like experience working closely with films and designers. It’s here my team was able to track down that one-of-a-kind piece that a client spotted from old-runway inspiration imagery.

You’ll find everything from 1920s flapper dresses to ‘60s Courrèges, Missoni, and Paco Rabanne; hand-beaded couture, forgotten Moncler ski coats, and even Vanessa Paradis’ wedding dress. Sourcing from trusted dealers around the world, Chez Sarah supplies fashion designers, theater productions, and film wardrobes alike. For those who make the pilgrimage, the reward is more than vintage—it’s narrative, craftsmanship, and the thrill of the find.

5. Les Merveilles De Babellou 

When Amal Clooney walks in for her fitting appointment mid-meeting, you know you’re in the right place. Les Merveilles de Babellou is Isabelle Klein’s glittering archive of designer fashion, fine costume jewellery, and forgotten haute couture pieces like Jean-Louis Scherrer—housed inside the historic Marché Paul Bert at Paris’s Puces de Saint-Ouen.

Launched in 2008, the boutique is the result of Klein’s sharp instincts as an antiques dealer and her reverence for beautiful things. What began as a tightly curated collection has grown into a 7,000-piece strong archive that now draws Zendaya, Lily Collins, Salma Hayek, and a steady stream of stylists, collectors, and fashion obsessives from around the world.

It’s a vibrant, colourful and decorative space recreating the luxury feel of a 1950’s store with antique furniture and boudoir decor which has your eyes working overtime. From every angle you’ll spot rare Chanel bijoux sparkles beside 1950s couture; Lacroix heart brooches, Paco Rabanne chainmail, and Chanel feathered capes that line the racks. Directly across the space is the private appointment space of red-carpet dreams, haute couture pieces await inside chosen with precision of a historian that honors both rare fashion treasures and the legacy of France’s iconic designers

The selection is tightly curated and focused on pieces unique materials, artisanal craftsmanship, and items with notable provenance, not just designer labels. I share these collections with my clients who want wearable art aiming to stand out, and it always leaves them responding immediately with just, “Wow”.

6. Valois Vintage

I took shelter at Valois Vintage on one of Paris’s rainiest days, welcomed by an immaculate row of iconic Chanel jackets upon arrival. On one shelf, a gleaming tower of Hermès bags sat like sculptures, endless shelves of jewelry. It felt less like a vault of the biggest fashion collectors with an eye for only the best. In the 8th arrondissement’s Triangle d’Or, Valois Vintage has been a discreet go-to since 1998 for sourcing pristine Chanel, Hermès, and Dior.

Founder Géraldine Paillat runs the boutique with her mother and sister, each managing a separate storefronts on the same street, while an appointment-only private showroom across the road holds a glittering trove of eveningwear and red-carpet gowns. The level of care here is important to note: they decline 60% of pieces, ensuring only the best make it to their racks. Many are sourced directly from Parisian collectors, and restoration is handled by artisans from the houses themselvesChanel and Hermès names handwritten into their signature red book.

The boutique has long been trusted by stylists, private collectors, and clients like Rihanna, Penélope Cruz, and Kim Kardashian. During Fashion Week, my VICs slip in for those pieces they didn’t buy collections ago and have regretted it ever since. With more than 5,000 pieces across its three adjacent boutiques, Valois collects and curates fashion history.

7. Jovem Archives & Majco 

New to the Paris scene, the showroom opened earlier this year and already draws a steady stream of stylists and celebrity teams from Ariana Grande and Tyla to Kylie and Kendall Jenner. Hidden inside a Haussmannian apartment with windows that open onto a quiet Parisian courtyard, Jovem Archives and Majco share a space that feels like walking into a celebrity stylist’s curation. This is the destination I go to for my clients who I begin introducing to the vintage game, leading with iconic pieces from Galliano or Cavalli runways.

Together, the founders have built a combined archive of over 1,200 runway-sourced pieces, with a moodboard-first curation that skews theatrical, directional, and globally sourced (although never from the U.S). You can expect to find early 2000s Galliano for Dior, metallic Cavalli icons, and a particularly excessive standout footwear selection.

Appointments are by request only, and operate more like collaborative fittings. Clients can buy or loan pieces for just 10–15% of the retail price. During Fashion Week, they will expand beyond their private space with a Rue de Turenne pop-up, making it easier for anyone to browse their rarities. There’s also a sister showroom in New York, for transatlantic sourcing with the same insider edge.

Isabel Bazzani is a luxury stylist and personal shopper based in Paris, known for sourcing exclusive pieces for her high‑net‑worth clients. Ahead, she shares her exclusive Couture Week diary with Coveteur.