The Paris area hides amazing talents. Here is the proof with this terrific address at Oberkampf that features a nice choice of craftsmanship labels along with up and coming designers based in Paris and the burbs. Their common denominators ? Ethical manufacturing and recognize know-how in their domain. A good pick for unusual pieces and Instagram feeds.
In the gang: Audrey Mestdagh, designer of super discrete jewellery hyper in raw brass gilded with 24-carat gold (€50 for a reed bracelet, €135 the trio of rings to wear in accumulation). In the same vein, les solitaires (€40) and minimalist hoop earrings (55€) inlaid with semi-precious stones by Emma Cargil.
Do you know the natural cosmetics MoÉ? Scrubbing carrot soap (€9), patches to make your eyes less tired (€13,90), fabric masks for him and her, without forgetting the 3 in 1 multi use coconut balm: chapped lips, dry skin, after-shave, treatment for the nails, that repairs all the small ailments (€14,90).
Other hot items, credit card cases (€85) and Comtesse Jojo leather pouches, made with fabric discards from luxury houses. A great exclusivity. Idem for the note books (€11,40) and arty pads (€15,90) by the young create studio Les Succulentes, sold nowhere else.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 8pm, on Sunday from 1pm to 6pm.