Dam Dim Dom

Thrifter’s heaven, Parisian style.
This «beaux p’tit magasin» tucked in the back of Montmartre houses not only a breathtaking collection of old French classics (beautifully knitted Sonia Rykiel dresses, shoulder-​padded Christian Lacroix 2-​piece suits, and wide-​legged Ann Demeulemeester pants were just a few of the gems spotted on a quick rummage), but also boasts far more modest prices relative to the «vintage» and «consignment» stores stateside. The Parisians appreciate that what they are selling are, in essence, second-​hand clothes, and I, in essence, appreciate that.
The 2 ladies who own and run the shop are endearingly sweet, and after watching me stumble through a few minutes of broken French conversation, finally asked me whether I was «anglais» (to my immense relief) and pointed me towards some «encroyable» skirts and «des ceintures tres uniques» that I might like.
I ran away with a gold-​buttoned red tartan blazer (because everyone needs one) and a gorgeous studded black belt for a mere 50 euros. And with a warm, fuzzy Parisian feeling inside.