Didier Ludot, 1st Arr.
20-24 Galerie de Montpensier
Paris
France 75001
Tel: 33 1 42 96 06 56
Metro: Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre
www.didierludot.com
Concierge.com's insider take:
Back in 1975, Didier Ludot virtually invented the market for vintage in Paris with his eponymously named shop in the Palais Royal. Despite his reputation as the international emperor of 20th-century fashion, he can often be seen in the boutique, which sells immaculate haute couture pieces—look for the sternly handsome man with glasses. In 1999, he opened another shop devoted to his favorite subject, "La Petite Robe Noire" (also the title of his recent book). Here, select vintage originals are merely the inspiration for his yearly collection of "petite couture"—hand-finished little black dresses that would do Audrey Hepburn proud. It also carries what he considers "significant" pieces that may even be from last year (La Petite Robe Noire, 125 Galerie de Valois; 33-1-40-15-01-04).
Open Mondays through Saturdays 10:30 am to 7 pm.
