These mind blowing sunglasses, handmade in entirely Japan and taking inspiration from architecture and machinery of the mid-20th century, these come from Thom Browne in collaboration with California-based eyewear manufacturer, Dita. When I saw them, here in Biarritz, I was like wow! They look really amazing! And this vintage appeal… They are both in white and black- unisex.
Biarritz, on the coastline of the Biscay Bay, maybe isn’t too famous, but it has it’s own specific “style” that is very different from Paris and another French cities. Here, there are two really amazing boutiques that just can’t be passed unseen! It’s IN THE MIDDLE and LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES! Both got rare and super trendy labels like Stussy, and have a selection of most cool pieces!
In IN THE MIDDLE I bought this amazing floral logo Stussy t-shirt from -20% Sale (that happens only in France…) and I am very happy because it was last one in M! Stussy is a fresh label from New York, very vintage styled, thats usually worn with the Pyrex Vision thing. The shop- my personal Must Visit in Biarritz. Great shoes, American and Parisian labels, caps and sunglasses. All in pretty low prices but super chic! And I nearly bought that Levi’s denim jacket with the cat on back… Maybe? Really, I recomend this place to every fashionista!
LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES is a off duty shop with unknown labels of unknown designer with very clear and strong meanings! The t-shirts here are full of colours and great prints, plus you can try out all of these thousands rings, necklace, earrings, broches, bags, everything and other. Indeed, the jewelery is very kitsch and a bit enfantile… This boutique is full of youth spirit and fun!
Sunglasses by Cutler and Gross, sweater by Altuzarra, shorts by Gucci, sneakers by Isabel Marant, watch by Reed Krakoff
Here you will find four really cool shops with clothes and others in Biarritz.
At the beginning lets go to Dora Zee on 1 av.De la Reine Victoria. It is a really colourful shop, full of beautiful, artistic jewellery. On the entrance we can hear, how the main owner, Dora is playing Beethoven on her piano. The thing that really catches your eye is the photography of Serafine, Dora’s cat. In the shops asortiment we can find everything what you want from jewellery. Bracelets, rings, broches, collars and even some nice sombreros and hats. One more thing that I loved in this shop was the bench, made out of wood and hand painted. It was bought in Paris, and made in India!
After we visit l’Egoiste on 13 rue Gambetta. It is a boutique that mostly have Hackett, a british, made in Italy brand. The clothes are super. Really elegant and on the same time very casual.
However, the interior is the best of all. A lot of old Polaroids and cameras, a huge Vespa standing in the middle and also a large clock. Also a climatic music is played from the iPod. And maybe one more info, but I bought there a super sweater!
Before riching the In the Middle shop we went to Miremont for a tea, but that is not important. In the Middle is on 11 rue Alcide Augey and it is my favourite shop of all. I bought there gorgous shoes by Grenson from sale. Tomorrow I will send the photo. The shop has super cool brands like Vans, Tresse, Genson and other small American, British and French brands. And the shop also solds the coolest thing on earth… All of the Lomography cameras! Diana Instant Back, Fisheye Baby and Lomo and many more… I need to tell you the truth that i am not a camera maniac, so I dont really understand all of this staff, but having an old fashioned camera shoud be nice.
And the last of all is Monsieur on 6 av.Victor Hugo. It is a small shop full of t-shirts and jeans. The interior is really cool, all around are placed Eames Chairs and others. The shop is kind of a gallery, you can by there interesting, young artists, paintings. And the thing that I bought are the sunglasses made out of wood by Waiting For The Sun. They are hand made and ultra eco. And i also have got a present in a form of a blue scarf with a tiger!
Biarritz… simply beautiful.
Design & Culture by Ed 