The Best Chic Luxury Items Available Only in France

What are the best exclusive luxury brands and products to know that are available only in France? In our quest to bring the world of luxury to you, we turned to our ace correspondent Jillian Tangen for answers. Here’s our shopping guide of luxury items you can buy only in France or Paris, or online from a chic French brand.

What are the best chic luxury brands and products you can buy only in France?

Just as the famous song implies, there is nothing like April in Paris. The flowers, the outdoor cafes, the bustling narrow streets. And of course, the luxury boutiques along the Avenue Montaignew and Rue St. Honore brimming with the latest spring styles. Unfortunately, we will have to wait until next year to enjoy springtime in the City of Lights.

But just because we cannot travel to Paris right now doesn’t mean that we can’t bring a little piece of France to us. Thanks to the internet, even some of the most hard-to-find made-in-France items are available at our fingertips.

The only problem? Knowing what to get and where to find it. That’s where we come in!

From the latest fashion finds and cult beauty brands for recreating the iconic French girl look to the must-have heirloom cookware for crafting and creating the perfect crepe during your comfort baking sessions, we’ve assembled some of the most sought-after cult favorite French products.

While we can’t replace the pure joy of exploring Paris in the spring, we can bring some of the country’s iconic craftsmanship, elegance and luxury right to your doorstep.

Without further ado, here are our top fifteen picks for enjoying a little piece of that ineffable Parisian “je ne sais quoi” from the comfort of your home.

the best luxury brands found only in France

1.

Dress like a Parisian in one of Rouje’s breezy floral dresses. The label’s Gabin Dress ($200) reminds us of a quintessential French girl look previously only found from scouring vintage shops. All you need is your favorite red lipstick to complete the look.

BUY NOW $200.

2.

Amélie Pichard is probably one of the most adventurous shoe designers in the entire world, not just France. Among our favorites is the BB Raffia Mules ($280) that can be worn with dresses or simply with jeans and a white t-shirt.

BUY NOW $280.

3.

Part of Chanel’s special ateliers, Maison Michel is known for everything from jaunty berets to fedoras and tulle veils. You can’t go wrong with a classic Virginie Fur Felt Fedora ($550). It makes for the perfect topper for practically any outfit.

BUY NOW $550.

4.

Bonjour Coco specializes in Straw Basket ($160) bags designed after the one carried by Jane Birkin in the ’70’s. French girls like Sabina Socol and Jeanne Damas carry them on repeat.

BUY NOW $160.

5.

Louise Damas creates everyday jewelry pieces for layering, like the simple yet elegant Henriette Necklace ($70) featuring a golden daisy.

BUY NOW – $70.

6.

Looking for the perfect hair accessory to accent your messy bun? Try a sleek Sea Leaf Hair Comb ($130) from Annelise Michelson. You’ll also find stunning earrings, necklaces and rings.

BUY NOW $130.

7.

Ahlem was launched by Parisian-born, Los Angeles–based designer Ahlem Manai-Platt in 2014. Her sunglasses draw inspiration from both the Pacific Coast and Parisian streets, and are made by artisans in France – the ideal melding of Cali cool and Parisian chic. Our pick are the sleek curved Pigalle Sunglasses ($415) – a new take on the classic cat-eye.

BUY NOW $415.

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Although the French beauty brand Talika has been around since 1948, it’s still relatively unknown in the States. The brand’s Eye Therapy Patches ($50) are a staple for any Parisian girl in the know, containing a blend of plant oils like avocado, musk and rose for deep hydration.

BUY NOW $50.

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Wanna know the French secret to healthy lived-in hair? Leonor Greyl L’Huile de Leonor Greyl ($59) detangles, protects and restores damaged length and ends. Use it as a pre-shampoo treatment for over-processed hair.

BUY NOW $59.

10.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of buying a perfume from a well-known company. After all, they are the easiest to find. In France however, there are a number of under the radar luxury brand’s that deserve our attention too. Among them are The Different Company which features a rotation of some of the country’s top perfumers. With notes of mandaran, ylang ylang and tuberose, the brand’s Adjatay Perfume ($25 – $200) is a lovely unisex choice.

BUY NOW $25-200.

11.

There’s nothing more French than Lavender Hand Soap ($16) from Marseilles.

BUY NOW $16. 

12.

Cire Trudon has been crafting candles since the 1600’s. In addition to luscious scents like the Josephine ($42 – $240), they’re also known for their intricate candle busts of Napoleon and Marie Antoinette.

BUY NOW $42-240.

13.

Bring Paris’s Mariage Frères famous deliciously aromatic teas, including the chocolatey Wedding Imperial Tea ($18), into your home for an elegant afternoon treat aftering a Zoom with your boss.

BUY NOW $18.

14.

Every chef and home chef knows the importance of having the right tools in the kitchen.   Handcrafted by four generations of French artisans since 1830, Mauviel makes heirloom quality pots and pans for industrial and home kitchens alike. What better way to get started than with the brand’s M’Steel Crepes Pan ($27) for making, what else – crepes.

BUY NOW $27.

15.

Larousse Gastronomique: The World’s Greatest Culinary Encyclopedia ($115) has been the foremost resource of culinary knowledge since its initial publication in 1938. Considered the bible of French cooking, it covers everything from cooking techniques, ingredients and recipes to equipment, food histories and culinary biographies. In fact, Julia Child once wrote, “If I were allowed only one reference book in my library, Larousse Gastronomique would be it, without question.”

BUY NOW $135.

luxury brands and products you can buy only in France

There you have it, our shopping guide to the best exclusive luxury brands available only in France. Any one of these items would be a wonderful way to help bring some of the joy of the City of Lights into your home. In the meantime it also helps to remember the French saying, “après la pluie, le beau temps.” After the rain, the nice weather.

We’ll see you soon, Paris.

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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.

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