Belleville isn't just street art and restaurants. Between rue de Belleville, rue Ramponeau and Ménilmontant, the neighborhood hides some great fashion spots: streetwear, sneakers, thrift, independent designers. We're based right here, at 39 rue Ramponeau, so here are the local addresses you need to know for an afternoon of shopping.
DIFFERENT: oversized streetwear and one-of-a-kind pieces
39 rue Ramponeau, Paris 20th. Our concept store. You'll find heavyweight cotton oversized t-shirts, balloon-cut pants and joggers with unconventional cuts, for men and women, with part of the selection in limited edition or one-of-a-kind. Fitting rooms, styling advice and alterations on site, Tuesday to Sunday from 2pm.
Throwback Sneakers: sneakers and streetwear
67 rue de Belleville, Paris 19th. A sneaker and streetwear store, with brands like New Balance, Asics, Saucony, Dickies and The North Face. The neighborhood go-to for finishing a look from the feet up. throwback-sneakers.com
Vintage 77: thrift from the '40s to the '80s
77 rue de Ménilmontant, Paris 20th. A vintage thrift store with pieces from the '40s to the '80s, plus consignment for brands and small designers. Perfect for scoring a jacket or an accessory with a story. Instagram
Atelier Jourdain: designer jewelry and accessories
156 rue de Belleville, Paris 20th (Jourdain metro). A collective store for artisan designers: jewelry, bags, accessories. Handmade pieces, far from the big chains. Instagram
La Ressource de Belleville: thrift with a cause
46-50 rue des Rigoles, Paris 20th. A non-profit reuse center with secondhand clothing and fashion accessories, plus a café. A committed spot, ideal for bargain hunting. laressourcedebelleville.fr
Poli: crafts and creations
30 rue Ramponeau, Paris 20th, on the same street as us. A space with a café, workshops and a crafts shop, mostly French-made. More decor and gifts than fashion, but a nice break along the street. Instagram
Urban Vintage: '80s-'90s brand thrift
50 rue du Faubourg du Temple, Paris 11th, at the bottom of Belleville. A thrift store specializing in brands from the '80s and '90s. The perfect way to end your stroll near République. urbanvintageparis.com
Between two stores
Swing by rue Dénoyez, covered in street art, right next to rue Ramponeau. Head up to the belvédère du parc de Belleville (47 rue des Couronnes) for one of the best views over Paris. And for a reading break, the bookstore Le Genre Urbain is at 60 rue de Belleville.
Good to know
Opening hours vary from one store to the next, so check them before you go. At DIFFERENT, it's Tuesday to Sunday from 2pm. And if you want to plan your visit, take a look at our guides: how to wear balloon pants and how to wear an oversized t-shirt.