The most anticipated ready-to-wear fashion week of the season is fast approaching: Paris SS’20. From its 9 day schedule of shows to a crucial collection of organisations flying over to present their showrooms of both established and emerging design talent, a buyer’s Paris diary can be complex to navigate.
Here, ORDRE selects a hit list detailing where, when, which designers are stocked and all the contact information you need to make an appointment. You’re welcome.
1. The Alphabet
The Alphabet’s small showroom stocks a handful of experimental Asian labels, embodying a subcultural aesthetic. The London-based company hosts a seasonal showroom in Paris.Labels (ready-to-wear): Anrealage Woman, Yuhan Wang, Self-Portrait, Kijun, Remain Studio, Richard Malone, Heureuh, Vatanika, Steven Tai, Ka Wa Key Women and J JS Lee Woman.
Labels(accessories): Räthel&Wolf, BIIS, LASTFRAME, XTE, Wild & Woolly, Bernstock Speirs, KJ Bikes.
Where: 13 Rue de la Grange Batelière, 75009 Paris
When: 25th September to 2nd October
Website: http://the-alphabet.co.uk/info/
Appointments: [email protected] / +4402079234840
2. 247Showroom
This vibrant showroom attracts over 2000 international buyers every season, permanently based in Milan and also showcased in Paris and New York, presenting an elevated range of advanced designer and contemporary labels.Labels: 3 Paradis, 3.1 Phillip Lim, 424, A.P.C., Ami-Alexandre Mattiussi, Arc’teryx Veilance, Batsheva, Blazé Milano, Brumal, Buttero, C2H4, CASC8, Cecilie Bahnsen, Charlotte Knowles London, Chopova Lowena, Collina Strada, Complet, Cult Gaia Diemme, Eftychia, Ellery, Filling Pieces, Flapper, Fleur du Mal, FRENZLAUER, Gatti Milano, Gray Matters, Gu_De, Heliot Emil, IRO, John Elliott, Kalda, Kara, Kenzo, Low Classic, Mackintosh, Matthew Adams Dolan, Medea, Missoni, Mowalola, Myar, Nanushka, Poster Girl, Proenza Schouler, R13, Ratio et Motus, Rhude, Rokh, Sapopa, Seen Users, Simon Miller, The Peter Do, Victoria Victoria Beckham, Wales Bonner, Zeus+Dione.
Where: Hôtel de la Salle, 21 Rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris House of Latin America, 217 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75007 Paris
When: 25th September to 3rd October
Website: http://247showroom.it/
Appointments: [email protected] / +390278627650
3. Rainbowwave
Living up to its name, Rainbowwave’s womenswear and jewellery always provides chic labels with an eclecticism of colour. The London-based agency has showrooms in Paris and New York.Labels: RTW: Bella Freud, Caravana, Christian Cowan, Chufy, Giuliva Heritage Collection, Jonathan Simkhai, Lem Lem, Loretta Caponi, Moussy, Raquel Allegra, Re/Done, Ryan Roche, Thierry Colson, Vaara, Extreme Cashmere, Bodice Studio, De la Vali, Bite Studios Accessories: Ancient Greek Sandals (Shoes), Carrie Forbes (Shoes, Bags), Dianora Salviati, Midnight 00 (Shoes), , She Made Me, Jade Swim, Prism2, Moy Atelier Jewellery: Bibi Van Der Velden, EYE M by Ileana Makri, Gaviria, Ileana Makri, Lele Sadoughi , Lilian Von Trapp, Loquet, Maryjane Claverol, Mercedes Salazar, Pippa Small, Pippa Small Turquoise Mountain, Raphaele Canot, Shihara, Vanda Jacintho , Yannis Sergakis Adornments , Hum, Lizzie Mandler, Nadia Shelbaya, Nina Runsdorf
Where: 22 Rue de la Michodière, 75002 Paris
When: 27th September to 3rd October
Website: http://rainbowwave.com/
Appointments: [email protected] / +4402032274970
4. Polly King
Polly King is a go-to showroom for mainstream commercial brands, showing permanently in London but also in New York, LA, Marseille, Copenhagen and Paris.Labels (ready-to-wear): Champion, Camilla, X Karla, Herve Leger, Olivia Rubin, Solace, Studio Nicholson, les girls les boys, Vestire, House of Holland, Nomia, Paper, Tela 9, Arabella, Thurley.
Labels (lifestyle): Castore, Champion swim, The Upside, Live the Process, Solid and Striped, Wone, Perfect Moment, LDNR.
Labels (accessories): Good News, Danse Lente, Hereu, For Art's Sake, Yuul Yie, Yuzefi, Soraya Hennessey, Wicker Wings.
Where: Galerie Joseph, 116 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris
When: 27th September to 2nd October
Website: www.pollykingandco.com
Appointments: [email protected] / +3302037479530
5. Ricardo Grassi
With a stylish selection of stock ranging from high-end to exciting emerging talent (and less sought-after names in-between), Milan-based Ricardo Grassi’s showroom is known for consistently great sales. Garnering international attraction, it also holds a seasonal pop up showroom in New York.Labels: Jeremy Scott, Act N°1, Alchemist, Angel Chen, Antonino Valenti, Arctic Explorer, Atlein, Blancha, Brognano, Circus Hotel, DROMe, Doda Bar Or, Erika Cavallini, FRS for Restless Sleepers, Fyodor Golan, Giamba, Giambattista Valli, Goen J, JOUR/NÉ, KhrisJoy, Marco De Vincenzo, Mother of Pearl, MSGM, Natasha Zinko, Racil, Romance Was Born, Sportmax, Tigran Avetisyan, VICTORIA/TOMAS, Vien, Walk of Shame and X Nightmarket.
Where: 9 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris, France
When: 27th September to 3rd October
Website: www.riccardograssi.com/
Appointments: [email protected] / +390236754950
6. Paper Mâché Tiger
This showroom is a go-to for a carefully-curated bundle of emerging and established names that are artistically disrupting the industry. Based in London and New York, it has seasonal showrooms in Paris.Labels: Petar Petrov, Eudon Choi, Anaïs Jourden, Pushbutton, Taller Marmo, Mykke Hoffman, Étre Cécile, Allude, Emma Charles, Beaufille Jewellery, Stée, Moya, Grey Ant, Liberty.
Where: 27 Boulevard Jules Ferry Paris 75011
When: 26th September to 3rd October
Website: www.papermachetiger.com
Appointments: [email protected] / +4402077299620
7. ORDRE Live
Known for having ‘Technology that Powers the Business of Fashion’ this showroom not only curates exciting talent from across the globe, but enhances it with forward thinking digital products. ORDRE uses the showroom space as a vehicle to showcase their cutting-edge technology to the industry.Labels: Ming Ma, Bagtazo, Helmstedt, Claudia Li, Sleeper, Simonett, Elaine Hersby and Skiim
Where: 80 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris, France
When: 27th September to 3rd October
Website: www.ordre.com
Appointments: [email protected] / +330642077856
8. OTHER/WISE
Founded in 2015 by Tomi Paull, OTHER/WISE is an independent sales and communications agency specialising in both established and emerging designers with strong emphasis on Asian talents that are shaking the status quo.Labels (ready-to-wear): DAMOWANG, Joshua Millard, La Decoration, M.Y.O.B., Megmiura, Nastya Nekrasova, Price On Request, Sergey Soroka x On Course, Social-Work, Soriano Van Gaever, Yehuafan, Yunsé Labels (jewellery): Ella Zubrowska
Where: 7 rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, 75003 Paris
When: 26th September to 2nd October
Website: http://www.other-wise.net/
Appointments: Francesca Bertini [email protected] / +340644012455
9. Boon
Artistic showroom Boon might be emerging but it has established a distinct aesthetic combining art, design and fashion with 20 ready-to-wear collections, as well as more than 50 design and lifestyle brands.Labels (ready-to-wear): Alled-Martínez, Avescens, Duarte, Elena Reva, Hyun Mi Nielsen, Kristina Fidelskaya, LEEy.LEEy, Liu Chao, Marrakshi Life, Mashama, Nguyen Hoang Tu, Nicolas Lecourt Mansion, Norwegian Rain, Nomat, Regne Fils, Sabato Russo, Sort of Coal, St Paul's Apothecary, Teressa Foglia, The Sant, Typical Freaks, Viu, United Wood and Yie Kim Labels (art/design): Apparatus Studio, A Space Studio, Atlas Crafts, Bobbie Specker, Bravo!, Collinson Studio, C/RO, Elke Sada, Estudio Persona, Frama, Freudwerk, Giopato & Coombes, Gio Tirotto for Secondome Edizoni, Gratz Industries, Heaps & Wood, Imperfettolab, Jan Garncarek, JCP Universe, Johannes Hemann, Keiichi Tanaka, Kneip, Leo Rydell Jost, Lex Pott, Linda Ouhbi, Lizan Freijsen, Loïc Bard, Mari Goga, Mitch Iburg, Naoki Kawano, Patrick Paris, Pieter Maes, Roman Sedina, Rooms, Savvas Laz, SGW Lab, Shut Up and Relax, Sort of Coal, Studio Chakil, Studio Khachatryan, Studio Sanna Völker, Teresa Van Dongen, Thomas Trad, Tora Forgner, Valeria Vasi, Volker Haug, Yellow Nose Studio and Zoe Powell.
Where: 9 Rue de Lesdiguières Paris, France
When: 23rd September to 2nd October
Website: https://boonparis.com/
Appointments: [email protected]/ +33 (0)9 67498780
10. Maryam Zadeh Nassir
New York–based Maryam Zadeh Nassir is a boutique and showroom stocking modern, feminine coveted labels hailing from the Big Apple. Although it hosts just a limited selection of designers, its refreshing and elevated point of view makes it a leader in the field.Labels: Mari Giudicelli, Martiniano, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, PRISCAVera.
Where: 97 Rue La Fayette, 75010
When: 23rd September to 1st October
Website: https://mnzstore.com/
Appointments: [email protected] / +1 (212) 673-6405
11. The News
Epitomising New York chic, Manhattan-based showroom The News brings a breath of fresh air to Paris each season with its careful selection of commercial and progressive American labels.Labels: 6397, Alumnae, ARCH THE, Clu, Colovos, Destin, Katharine Hamnett London, Leur Logette, Magnafied, Needles, Officine Generale, ROUCHA, Sergio Tacchini, Swedish Stockings, Tim Coppens, Visvim, Woman By Common projects.
Where: Galerie RICHARD, 3 Impasse Saint-Claude, 75003, Paris, France
When: 27th September to 2nd October
Website: https://495news.com/pages/about
Appointments: Rie Goto [email protected] / +12129259700
12. D/ARK/Concept
Run by industry favourite Barbara Grispini, D/ARK/Concept’s showroom offers a brief but impressive edit of coveted emerging labels, from South Korea to London. The showroom doubles as a unique installation space, offering a freshly curated experience.Labels: LĒO, Hyein Seo, Zilver, Lecavalier, Delada, J Koo, Fleet Ilya.
Where: Le Marais, 75004, Paris, France
When: 26 September to 1st October
Website: http://www.d-ark.co.uk/
Appointments: [email protected],co.uk
13. Goods & Services
Goods & Services is a key destination for both emerging and established advanced contemporary designers. Based in New York, the platform has presence in both Los Angeles and Paris.Labels (ready-to-wear): Adam Selman, All Things Mochi, Eleven Six, Enza Costa, FRAME Denim, Good American, GRLFRND, Jordache, Les Rêveries, Love Sam, Monogram, Paradised, Rebecca Vallance, Wildfox.
Labels (accessories): All Things Mochi, TKEES.
Where: 11 Rue Saint‑Dominique, 75007 Paris
When: 26th September to 2nd October
Website: www.goodsandservicesnyc.com
Appointments: [email protected] / +1 (646) 561 8460
14. Tomorrow
Headquartered in London with outposts in Milan, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong, Tomorrow is a large scale showroom presenting established commercial houses alongside the very best of up-and-coming talents from around the globe.Labels [St Dominique Location]: (Womenswear): Each Other, Enfold, Jejia, Markus Lupfer, Mrz, Snow Xue Gao, Stella Jean Denim & Contemporary: Blouse, Nagnata, No Ka ‘Oi, Sjyp, Slvrlake (Accessories): Côte et Ciel, Definery, Polly Plume, Rebecca Minkoff, Ree Projects, Salar, Suecomma Bonnie, Tara Zadeh, Vee Collective.
Labels [Le Palais Location]: (Womenswear): A-Gender, Afterhomework (Paris), Ambush, Ottolinger, Pyer Moss, Situationist, Aalto, Coperni, Materiel. (Menswear): Diesel Red Tag, Val Kristopher
Where: St. Dominique, 11 Rue Saint-Dominique 75007 Paris / Le Palais 47 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris, France
When: 26th September to 2nd October
Website: http://www.tomorrowltd.com/index.asp
Appointments: [email protected] / +33 (0) 9 67 01 74 71
15. Spazio38
Spazio38 creates an unexpected marriage between emerging designers and established houses from all corners of the globe to create a one-of-a-kind buying experience.Labels (ready-to-wear): A.F.Vandevorst , Alessandro Enriquez, Au Jour Le Jour, Christian Wijnants, Co | Te, Fantabody, Gentile Catone, Greta Boldini, Han Kjøbenhavn, I-am-chen, Kimhēkim, Kimo No Rain, KLSH, Lakestudio, Laura Aparicio, Le Piacentini, Mara Hoffman, Salvatore Vignola, Viki-And.
Labels (accessories): ATP Atelier, Federico Primiceri, Gogo Philip Studio, Havva, Han Kjøbenhavn Eyewear, Matteo Mars, Merah Vodianova, Monãme, Reflect Eyewear
Where: 16 Rue des Minimes, 75003 Paris
When: 26th September to 3rd October
Appointments: [email protected] / +393357162506
16. More Dash
Based in Ukraine, More Dash brings Eastern European flavour to Paris. This season it stocks a number of fresh, idiosyncratic emerging designers from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Poland, as well as a handful of favourite young brands from Italy and the UK amongst others.Labels: 19.04, Acephala, Amal Al Mulla, ANOUKI, ARWA AL BANAWI, Chakshyn, Dalood, Daniele Carlotta, Individi, Ingorokva, JING YU, LIYA, Marianna Senchina, NUÉ, Pink Magnolia, Rayane Bacha, Romy Collection, W11 Studio.
Where: 13 rue du Mail, 75002 Paris, France
When: 26th September to 1st October
Website: https://moredash.com/collections
Appointments: Maria Hewko [email protected] / +380962235368
17. Marcona3
Italian showroom Marcona3 brings its unique blend of cult status streetwear labels, outerwear stalwarts, and feminine power players to Paris. It champions emerging names, with a focus on culture, design and fashion.Labels (ready-to-wear): Alchemist, Besfxxk, Boy London, Carmen March, Danielle Guizio, Ianua, Ih Nom Uh Nit, It’s Not a Phase, Laneus, Nicole Benisti, Osman, RtA, Salvatore Santoro.
Labels (accessories): Gia Couture
Where: 9 Rue Charlot, Passage de Retz, 75003 Paris
When: 25th September to 2nd October
Website: www.marcona3.com
Appointments: [email protected] / +393357870401
18. Dejima
Dejima is a boutique showroom championing rising designers. It consistently brings the coolest under-the-radar labels to the forefront, from Asia, Europe and the Americas.Labels (ready-to-wear): Muné, Twins Florence, Teija, May Bernardi Atelier, WMWM Studios, Miaoran, SØSTER STUDIO, Koji Makino
Labels (accessories): Asami Fujikawa, Emily Levine Milan, The Lettering
Where: 11 rue Pastourelle, 75003 Paris
When: 26th September to 2nd October
Website: https://www.dejimashowroom.com/
Appointments: Michal Jurasz [email protected] / +330624018730
19. MC2
With 20 years in the business, MC2 showroom presents the best of avant-garde fashion. The showroom supports both established and up-and-coming talents with a strong focusing on cult favourite designers from global markets like China and Korea.Labels [Saintonge Showroom] (ready-to-wear): Annakiki, Bmuet(Te) By Byungsun Seo, DL 1961, Juun.J, Lurline, OUD, Shuting Qiu, Tiger in the rain, Vera Wang. (accessories): Meesha (Scarves)
Labels [Simon Lefranc Showroom]: Brock, Rochas
Where: 41 rue de Saintonge 75003 Paris / 8 rue Simon Lefranc 75004 Paris
When: 27th September to 3rd October
Website: https://showroom-mc2.com/
Appointments: Catherine Gouin [email protected] / +330148040648
20. Noseason
Tucked in the fashionable Le Marais, Noseason has been running since 2006. This showroom prides itself on discovering progressive talent and avant-gardiste designers, with a passion for design, art and fashion combined.Labels (ready-to-wear): JT , M Essential, Moohong, RE;CODE, Sagittaire A, Shanshan Ruan, Shushu/Tong, SueUNDERCOVER, Taiga Takahashi, XIAOLI.
Where: 8 Bis rue Braque, 75003 Paris
When: 23rd September 2019 to 30th September
Website: https://www.noseason-showroom.com/
Appointments: Benjamin Mazza [email protected] / +330142785020