The Fashion-Editor Guide to Summer In Paris: The Buzziest Spots and What to Wear to Them
Paris is a destination I’ve been visiting for years for everything from personal holidays to work trips, so I have a running list of must-visit spots whenever I’m in town. This season, I headed to Paris for an early summer trip to attend the French Open for the first time, and stop by some of my favorite restaurants, shops, and sites, as well as some buzzy new places on my list, including the 1 Place Vendôme and Le Grand Café.
My approach to packing for Paris this summer focused on only including items that would fit in my carry-on bags, so I added some key staples from my closet. I also left extra room for new finds I picked up while in town, including a ribbed Lacoste polo top and linen shorts from Massimo Dutti. Ahead, see my fashion-editor guide to summer in Paris, including the places I visited and everything I wore.
Where to Stay
I arrived in Paris off of a redeye from New York and took a car straight to the beautiful 1 Place Vendôme, a hotel owned by the Chopard family in the heart of the city. It sits over the Chopard flagship jewelry store and, as the name suggests, it overlooks the iconic Place Vendôme. The intimate space feels more like a private townhouse and family home than a hotel, and every detail is considered, including a library with books chosen by the owners, a private bar and restaurant, and a gym and sauna on the top floor. Every suite and room is designed with a unique concept, and I stayed in the Emerald Suite finished with a palette of green and soothing creams. It's luxurious while comfortable and warm at the same time. Just steps away from some of the best shopping in city as well as the Louvre and Tuileries, it's the perfect location for a visit to Paris.
Where to Go
The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments around the world. It takes place in Paris and is known for its play on clay courts. This year, I had the opportunity to attend for the first time as a guest of Lacoste, one of the tournament's longstanding sponsors. I planned my trip around attending the French Open for the first time and it was unforgettable to be there and see Novak Djokovic play an evening match and experience the French Open—an event that stands out as one of the best sporting events I've ever attended.
