There’s no better time to experience the energy of Paris than during Fashion Week. It feels like you are walking through the pages of a living magazine. From the minute you land, the city greets you with crisp air, the click of polished shoes on cobblestones, and the waft of espresso drifting from sidewalk cafes. And while the runway shows pull the spotlight, the real magic often happens outside the tents. It’s in the bistros, bars, boutiques, and hotel lobbies where ideas spark and collaborations begin. This Paris Fashion Week guide is your inside look at where to eat, sip, party, and stay like a fashion insider—from oat lattes to champagne and hotel lobbies that double as networking salons.
5 Cool Places to Go Out During Paris Fashion Week
So if you’re heading to Paris Men’s Fashion Week this June, you’ll need more than just a few sharp outfits. You need to know where to eat, sip, party, and sleep. This guide offers a peek into the places where insiders gather and where newcomers go to become insiders.
1. Hotel Costes (Rue Saint-Honoré)
If you’re not seen here, were you even in Paris? Located on Rue Saint-Honoré, Hotel Costes is less of a hotel and more of a stage. The courtyard is almost always filled with models draped in vintage leather jackets, editors reviewing show notes, and photographers looking like they just stepped off a Balenciaga campaign. Order the truffle pasta and pretend not to notice the A-lister two tables away. It’s classic Paris Fashion Week energy.
2. Silencio (Rue Montmartre)
Founded by David Lynch. Those who understand that “quiet luxury” transcends logos often frequent Silencio. It’s about being on the list. Fashion insiders love Silencio for its cinema-meets-club atmosphere. Once the runway lights dim, the real looks show up here. The music is immersive, the drinks are strong, and the crowd always looks like they’re heading to or from a shoot. Insider tip: watch for pop-up afterparties hosted by Off-White or AMI.
3. Le Mary Celeste (Marais)
A cozy oyster bar tucked away in the Marais, Le Mary Celeste is where you go when you want to relax without losing the fashion edge. Everyone seems to know each other. Conversations float between tables, sometimes in English, sometimes in French, often with hand gestures and laughs. Grab a spicy mezcal cocktail and an open seat at the bar.
4. Bar Hemingway at The Ritz (Place Vendôme)
Small but mighty, Bar Hemingway at The Ritz is where nostalgia meets elegance. You’re here to sip something historical. A favorite among designers for its strong martinis, literary charm, and hush-hush gossip. It’s the kind of place where you sit down for one drink and somehow stay three hours.
5. Chez Janou (Rue Roger Verlomme)
This Provençal bistro near Place des Vosges serves up charm by the plateful. Expect hearty French fare, checkered tablecloths, and a mousse au chocolat served in a giant bowl. Whether you’re debriefing a show or deconstructing a heartbreak, Chez Janou delivers. Everyone from indie filmmakers to models fresh off their runway debut shows up at this Provençal bistro. It’s cozy, chaotic, and classic.
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Where to Grab Coffee (or Champagne) Between Shows
If you need a midday recharge between shows, these cafés in our Paris Fashion Week guide offer both fuel and fashion-forward ambience
1. Café Kitsuné (Palais Royal)
Located near Palais Royal, Café Kitsuné serves as both a coffee stop and a fashion statement. It’s where fashion interns and influencers get their caffeine fix in between shows. Models and stylists swing by for oat milk lattes, often with sunglasses still on. It’s not uncommon to spot someone taking calls in three languages. It’s also a great place to people-watch—and recharge your phone.
2. Fragments (Le Marais)
Hidden, hip, and dangerously good coffee. Fragments feels like a secret you want to share. The coffee is rich, the pastries are flaky, and the crowd looks like they stepped out of a Kinfolk spread. Ideal for early mornings or in-between shows when you need a minute to yourself.
3. Carette (Place des Vosges)
It’s all elegance and butter here. This classic Parisian café sits on Place des Vosges and serves pastries that could make anyone believe in butter again. A mille-feuille here is practically a religious experience. Perfect for people-watching or rewriting your to-do list.
4. Bar Botaniste (Shangri-La Paris)
The name alone sounds like a perfume. Located inside the Shangri-La hotel, this bar is all crystal chandeliers and emerald details. It’s the kind of place you wander into for a mid-afternoon glass of champagne and accidentally stay for caviar. This is the pre-show sip spot for brand directors and fashion publicists who have “back-to-back meetings” but still manage to sip vintage Moët.
5. Hôtel Amour (South Pigalle)
Bold art, espresso that hits just right, and a garden terrace that makes time slow down. You’ll overhear photoshoot plans, playlist debates, and maybe even a spontaneous poetry reading. It’s casual, creative, and a little chaotic in the best way.
Best Hotels Near Paris Men’s Fashion Week Venues
Whether you’re showing a collection, covering one, or crashing every afterparty, you’ll need a stylish place to sleep (or nap).
1. The Hoxton (Rue du Sentier)
Cool without trying too hard, The Hoxton offers rooms that feel like your creative friend’s apartment. Affordable luxury for fashion nomads. Rooms are cosy with retro touches, and the downstairs bar feels like a networking event you didn’t plan to attend.
2. Hotel Amour (South Pigalle)
Yes, again. This place is part boutique hotel, part concept art. Each room is different. Some come with clawfoot tubs, others with velvet drapes. And the downstairs café is always buzzing. Perfect for those who thrive on spontaneity and pink neon lighting.
3. Sinner (Le Marais)
Sinner is a gothic-glam boutique hotel. Walking into Sinner is like stepping into an art film. The hallways smell of incense, the rooms have stained glass, and there’s always a creative director checking in or out. This is where fashion meets mysticism.
4. Le Grand Mazarin (Marais)
Elegant but not stiff, Le Grand Mazarin is for those who appreciate details. New, ultra-luxe, and already beloved by editors and stylists. They’ll iron your show outfit and whisper encouraging things while doing it. You are not wrong if you are already thinking of custom upholstery, attentive staff, and a quiet sense of luxury that doesn’t need to shout.
5. Maison Proust (Hôtel & Spa)
If you need to recover from the chaos in style, this is the place. Inspired by the Belle Époque, it comes with velvet everything, mosaic tile, and a spa that might actually fix your back. Yes, this is where that creative director disappeared to between shows.
Your Paris Fashion Week Guide to Doing It Like an Insider
There are two ways to do Paris Fashion Week. You can scroll TikTok and chase trends—or you can move like someone who’s been doing this for seasons. This Paris Fashion Week guide is your pass to the cafés, clubs, hotels, and hangouts where the actual fashion people go—stylists, editors, buyers, designers, and the ones whose names are whispered, not shouted. Share this Paris Fashion Week guide and follow @fablstylemagazine for real-time dispatches, street style breakdowns, and front-row recaps from Paris Men’s Fashion Week 2025.
