In Paris
Fondation Pierre Berge-Yves Saint Laurent, 5 Avenue Marceau, Tel. 33 1 44 31 6400, fondation-pb-ysl.net. Although the foundation was established several years ago, the upcoming presentation of David Hockney: Fleur Fraiches signals it intends to become an important exhibition venue.

Les Toiles du Soleil window display

Les Toiles du Soleil, 101 rue, du Bac, Tel. 33 1 46 33 00 16, toiles-du-soleil.com. The mecca for sun-colored Catalan fabrics — rich, gorgeous stripes (read: awning stripes) in everything from bags and aprons to yardage. Our shopper says “fabulous!” In New York, find them at 261 West 19^th Street, Tel. 212-229-4731.

Pretty Ballerineras, 28, ru du Dragon, Tel. 33 1 45 49 4631, prettyballerinas.ca. Our Paris shopping sleuth found this enchanting store in Paris in April (one has opened at 1034 ½ Lexington Avenue in New York and there are outposts in London, Montreal, Madrid, Cannes and Monaco). She says she would have gladly bought out the store; the styles were amazing! The prices are much higher in New York, so put them on your Paris list (there are three locations there), like Kate Moss!...

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