The Best Vintage Boutiques For Men In The French capital.

From Le Vif, to Plus que parfait with Brut Archive, Vintage boutiques are making a name for themselves in Paris. Here are the four best mens vintage stores in the fashion capital itself.

1. Le Vif

For our first pick, we head to number 101 rue Boileau in the 16th arrondissement, where Gauthier Borsarello, a vintage enthusiast, opened his boutique Le Vif in December 2018. This temple of frivolity is dedicated to classic American ready-to-wear, with sweaters tattooed with loud logos, faded denim (with the iconic Levi's 501 at the head of the line), leather bombers, military pieces and T-shirts of all kinds that are found in abundance. Vintage boutique Le Vif, 101 Rue Boileau, 75016 Paris

2. Plus que parfait

It's the ultimate vintage insider boutique. Nestled in the heart of the Marais, in the Temple district, this high-end address, which defines itself as a sales depot, conceals a plethora of pieces from major houses and designers, from Prada to Louis Vuitton, Jean Paul Gaultier and Balenciaga. Please note that only pieces in excellent condition are accepted and subsequently sold. And prices defy all odds. Vintage boutique Plus que parfait, 23 Rue des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 Paris

3. Brut Archives

Don't look for Parisian style at Brut Archives. This vintage mecca, founded by Paul Ben Chemhoun of Brut Clothing, offers a real leap back in time with a selection of US military clothing from the Second World War, jeans from the 1970s and very American XXL jackets. The ideal address for all insiders, in short. Vintage boutique Brut Archives, 3 Rue Réaumur, 75003 Paris

4. Repair Jeans

Repair Jeans is the spot for all denim fans. Located at number 8 Avenue de Fontainebleau in the Kremlin-Bicêtre, Parisians flock there to have their jeans repaired. But it is also the temple of denim, as there is an astronomical quantity of vintage trousers, all classified by size. Vintage boutique Repair Jeans, 8 Avenue de Fontainebleau, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre