A To-Do Guide Beyond Fashion Shows

The fall 2026 women’s ready-to-wear season in Paris will be percolating, but be sure to take time to see what else is new in the French capital. You won’t be let down.

Where to Shop

Florentine heritage house Gherardini is opening a pop-up that will run through Paris Fashion Week, bringing its nearly 140 years of craftsmanship to the Marais. Founded in 1885, the brand is known for its sculptural handbags, innovative textiles, like its signature Softy fabric, and understated approach to luxury. The space showcases a curated edit of archival styles, spring 2026 pieces and select vintage designs, alongside a preview of the fall collection for buyers. The pop-up will remain open until March 15.

Gherardini
62 Rue Charlot, 75004

Berlin-born label Rianna + Nina has unveiled a new Paris flagship bringing back its exuberant world of color and craft to the 1st arrondissement, after shuttering its Palais-Royal address last year. While Nina Kuhn has departed, cofounder Rianna Kounou is now leading the brand known for its print-heavy ready-to-wear and one-of-a-kind pieces handcrafted from rare vintage textiles in its own atelier. The boutique, conceived as a creative salon rather than a simple retail space, also featuring fine jewelry by Christina Alexiou and sculptural footwear by Di Gaïa, is an immersive playground of textiles and colors making it a must-see for maximalists.

Rianna + Nina
10 Rue Duphot, 75001

South Korean brand Solid Homme has landed on the second floor of the men’s building at Galeries Lafayette. The inventive menswear label shares its designer with luxury brand Wooyoungmi. Key looks range from impeccably tailored suits to relaxed, architectural outerwear — all rooted in clean lines and elevated everyday wear with an edge. The corner features bold orange, black and silver colorblocking, and modular furniture inspired by Bauhaus principles, translating the brand’s sharp, modern identity into its first Parisian retail space.

Yohji Yamamoto is also setting up shop at Galeries Lafayette. Black oxidized steel racks, industrial looking tables with XXL proportions and soft gray textured surfaces cut a visual swathe through the bustling retail emporium, while the selection spans the Japanese designer’s Pour Homme, Y’s for Men and Yohji Yamamoto Discord lines. Solid Homme and Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme, Y’s for Men and discord Yohji Yamamoto, 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009

Mysteryjoy, the brand founded in 2021 by gemologist Joy Toledano, is getting its first permanent home with the opening of a flagship just off Rue Saint-Honoré. Tucked in the side of the Saint-Roch church, the two-level, 65-square-foot location is a jewel box for the brand’s playful lines.

Mysteryjoy
18 bis Rue Saint-Roch, 75001

For four days only, a 30-strong selection of Marimekko archive dresses is available for sale in a special pop-up within the Finnish brand’s Marais flagship. The selection ranges from minidresses to maxidresses and spans from the 1950s to the early 2000s, reading like a cross-section of Marimekko’s rich design legacy. Marimekko archive dresses pop-up at Marimekko Le Marais, March 6 to 9. 120 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003

— Rhonda Richford and Lily Templeton

Where to Eat

If you need a slice of New York in the midst of fashion week, look no further than Cherry. Its menu and cocktail list brings an Italian American accent to the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, while its jazz-club decor is signed by Sarita Posada, the interior architect behind Aimé Leon Dore’s retail outposts.

Cherry
1 Rue du Sabot, 75006
Open 7 days a week, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Japanese restaurants are having a moment in Paris, and Uni is among those riding this wave in style under the careful hand of Singapore-born chef Akmal Anuar. In a luxurious setting inspired by Japanese inro treasure boxes, expect fine-dining takes on classics and don’t miss the tuna-cutting ceremony held once a month, still a rarity in the City of Light.

Uni
10 Rue de la Trémoille, 75008
Open Tuesday to Thursday, noon to 3 p.m., then 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. then 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Burgers, cocktails and fries: the promise at freshly opened Sainto Paris makes this a no-brainer pitstop in the Saint-Honoré area. Whether your tipple of choice is a Moscow Mule or a ginger lemonade, the smashburger reigns supreme — with a noteworthy vegetarian option, too.

Sainto Paris
10 Rue du Marché Saint-Honoré, 75001
Open Monday to Friday, noon to 2:30 p.m., then 7 to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 10:30 p.m.

For a pick-me-up just off the Champs-Élysées, stop at the Café Lacoste for a pistachio croissant, a club sandwich, a range of coffees or an “Eau de Croco,” a punchy mix of coconut, matcha and ginger.

Café Lacoste
16 Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 75008
Open Monday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

— L.T.

Where to See Art

Ever wonder what it was like to live in a Parisian town house during the 18th century? The Musée des Arts Décoratifs offers the experience in an immersive exhibition that mixes artifacts, sounds and fragrances concocted by a Givaudan perfumer.

“A Day in the Eighteenth Century: Chronicle of a Parisian Townhouse,” through July 5.
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001

After 17 months of renovation, the Musée de la Vie Romantique has just reopened its doors. To celebrate, it is staging an exhibit of works by Paul Huet centered on his passion for the sky.

“Face au Ciel, Paul Huet et Son Temps,” through Aug. 30.
Musée de la Vie Romantique
16 Rue Chaptal, 75009

The first major show dedicated to artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, including 77 oeuvres comprised of 33 sculptural installations, 10 textile pieces, drawings and photographs, is now on display at the Musée Bourdelle.

“Magdalena Abakanowicz, the Thread of Existence,” through April 12.
Musée Bourdelle
18 Rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015

The Palais Galliera is running a series of exhibitions centered on the skills involved in Parisian fashion. The first focus is on decorative crafts — such as weaving, printing and embroidery — that embellish garments and accessories.

“Weaving, Embroidering, Embellishing. The Crafts and Trades of Fashion,” through Oct. 18.
Palais Galliera
10 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75116

Paris is overrun by monsters, or rather Labubu and her friends from “The Monsters” universe created by artist and toy designer Kasing Lung. From Wednesday until March 29, fans can take in the Monsters’ 10th anniversary exhibition, spanning the full range of collectible figurines from the past decade as well as unpublished sketches, and immortalize their visit in a roomful of furry, plush Labubu dolls.

“Monsters by Monsters: Now and Then (The Present and the Future),” through March 29.
60 Rue de Turenne, 75003

— J.W. and L.T.

Where to Beautify

L’Orchestre de Parfum, the French fragrance brand bridging the worlds of olfaction and sound, has opened its first boutique in the Marais district. Billed to be the premiere audiophile perfumery, it was inspired by the Jazz Kissa of Tokyo, which the brand’s founder Pierre Guguen adores.

L’Orchestre de Parfum
21 Rue du Bourg Tibourg, 75004

Sant Roch, a stone’s throw from the Tuileries Gardens, is pushing the boundaries of wellness by offering contrast therapy in an immersive setting. The location, where people are alternately exposed to heat and cold, boasts the largest sauna in France, spanning 645 square feet.

Sant Roch
4 Rue Saint-Roch, 75001

Close by, Caron’s new vision of retail, has just been unveiled on Rue Saint-Honoré. It is the brainchild of Olivia de Rothschild, artistic direction of the house, and Casper Mueller Kneer Architects. “In a world that has become too loud, I wanted to create a place that quiets this overstimulation,” de Rothschild stated. “I wanted everyone to have the space simply to be.”

Caron
332 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001

Where to Heat Up or Cool Down

France’s first indoor swimming pool, the Château-Landon pool in Paris, has just reopened after renovations began in 2018. Designed by architect Lucien-Dieudonné Bessières in “ocean liner” style, it is 82 feet long and flanked by two stories of colorful changing rooms. A monumental glass roof tops it all off.

Château-Landon pool
31 Rue du Château-Landon, 75010

The Bristol Society Fitness Club, part of the luxury hotel on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, is opening to nonresidents for the first time. Be it Reformer Pilates, weight training or cardio, the facility’s light-filled, 1,300 square feet are divided into three zones all about promoting a holistic approach to wellness. Membership packages can also include coaching, beauty treatments and other privileges.

Le Bristol Paris
112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008

— J.W. and L.T.