Located in the heart of the trendy Rue Montorgueil neighborhood in the city center, Kiliwatch is a local temple for the vintage fashion enthusiast. This is far from a bargain, but you can often find beautiful designer pieces here at relatively reasonable prices, especially during annual sales in Paris. Kiliwatch also offers a good selection of new clothing from avant-garde urban designers, and also has an on-site fashion bookstore. I recommend stopping by this coveted address before or after lunch or taking a stroll through the cobbled streets of the market in and around Rue Montorgeuil and Rue Tiquetonne.
Location and contact information:
Address: 64 Rue Tiquetonne, 2nd district
Metro: Etienne Marcel
Tel: +33 (0) 1 42 21 17 37
Open: The store is open Monday from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. May be closed on certain French holidays, including Christmas Day, New Years Day, and May 1 – call ahead when in doubt.
On the web: visit the official site (in English)
Main departments in Kiliwatch
Like most vintage stores, there’s a sense of creative chaos to the dusty discovery at Kiliwatch – new and used items tend to share shelves, and you’ll have to spend time working in tight spaces to find that pair. perfect 1920’s heels or Dior-inspired pantsuit. However, the store is roughly divided into three main sections.
Male and female fashion
Kiliwatch’s specialty is vintage fashion, but you’ll have to head to the back of the store to find most of the items. This boutique tends to be pricey compared to the smaller and less trendy vintage shops in town, but the mix and quality make it a good place to visit if you don’t have time to rummage through various locations. The store also stocks new items from modern urban designers like Nümph. T-shirts with quirky and original prints often abound in the store – I have come across many of my favorite t-shirts while visiting the store during sales season.
Accessories, shoes and jewelry:
A good mix of new and used accessories and footwear can be found towards the front of the store. There’s also a selection of books (mostly on fashion, art, and design) for style-conscious bookworms. It’s not as impressive a selection as you’ll find at rival Colette and Merci concept stores, but it’s still nice to browse.
Online offers
If you’re comfortable browsing the store’s online store (French only), it’s a recommended way to find regular deals on items including designer jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, dresses, men’s and women’s formal wear.
