Four Girls, Four Cities
The chicest residents of London, Los Angeles, New York and Paris share their favorite places to shop for everything from lingerie to steak.
Cire Trudon
I spend my mortgage at Cire Trudon. Its candles come in the most amazing colors (I like the green, pink and yellow ones) and scents, like Mademoiselle de la Valliere, a sensual tuberose inspired by Louis XIV’s mistress. I try to have these fragrances in all of my homes. 78 rue de Seine, 33-1-4326-4650, ciretrudon.com
Astier de Villatte
The most gorgeous tableware is at Astier de Villatte. One of its best pieces is this little ceramic saucer with a heart painted on it, which you can use to store your jewelry or whatever. I’d put them all over the house if I could, but they’re not cheap. 173 rue St.-Honoré, 33-1-4260-7413, astierdevillatte.com
Fragonard
Before a vacation, I dash to Fragonard. They have a pretty selection of little embroidered pouches to hold your shoes, lingerie, bathing suits and God-knows-what. 196 Blvd. Saint-Germain, 33-1-4284-1212, fragonard.com
Ban Sabai
The best foot massage outside of Thailand is at Ban Sabai. You sit in a huge armchair and you feel like you’re in a temple, but you’re really in the Marais. I’m lucky—this place is right next door to my house. 12 rue de Lesdiguières, 33-1-4271-3710, bansabai.fr
L’Entrecôte
There is no menu at L’Entrecôte. It offers only steak, but it’s the best on the planet. It’s served with a salad, fries and dessert. They do not take reservations, and it is the only place I will ever stand in line for. 20 rue Saint-Benôit, 33-1-4549-1600, relaisentrecote.fr
Karry Berreby
For the coolest vintage jewelry, visit Karry Berreby. She has a very specific, stylish eye. You go to her house in the very fashionable Eighth Arrondissement and choose your piece. I got my incredible Balenciaga cuff from her, as well as a gold necklace from the ’30s. She makes her own unique jewelry too. By appointment only. 33-1-778-25-27-50, karryberreby.com
Longchamp
So you want an investment bag. Look no further than Longchamp. I recently modeled for the brand’s campaign, and we put those bags through hell, kicking them, throwing them, doing every horrible thing you can think of to them. At the end, they all looked as good as new. 713 Madison Ave., 212-223-1500, Longchamp.com
Kiehls
I stock up on shampoos and lotions at the original Kiehl’s store in the East Village. It’s been around since 1851 and looks like an old apothecary. The products look so chic in my bathroom. 109 Third Ave., 212-677-3171, kiehls.com
Saks Fifth Avenue
The store that most embodies New York is Saks Fifth Avenue. There’s so much history wrapped up in that brand! And the shoe department is so big, it literally has its own zip code. 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000, saks.com
Scoop NYC
I’m a good friend of Zac Posen and a big fan of his Z Spoke line, which has the perfect little black dress that I’m dying to wear. You can get it at Scoop. 861 Washington St., 212-691-1905, scoopnyc.com
