Paris men's shopping guide: Where should David Beckham shop?

Colette
The ultimate concept store, Becks won't go un-noticed by the cool types and tourists who frequent Colette, but he will be able to pick up a tightly-edited selection of off-duty pieces by Kenzo, Comme des Garçons and Saint Laurent that will prove to Victoria he's more than capable of shopping solo. Throw in the hippest edit of design-led books, quirky accessories and Becks will delight the family with his finds every time he steps off the Eurostar.
colette.fr
213 rue Saint-Honore, 1er arrondissement

Berluti
Nestled on the boulevard which bears the name of his new club, the Berlut i address is a must for Beckham's little black book. A bootmaker since 1895, the menswear brand has kitted out the likes of Andy Warhol, and Marlene Dietrich - for whom its first pair of hiking-style boots were made. Now owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH, this exquisite brand could certainly teach Beckham a thing or two when it comes to his own designs.
berluti.com
171 boulevard Saint-Germain, 6eme arrondissement

Hermès
We all know David's wife Victoria is more than familiar with Hermès (she reportedly has a collection Birkin bags worth around £1.5m) but David should definitely make a date with the iconic leather brand's rue de Sèvres store. Housed in a former swimming pool, the vast space effortlessly showcases the luxurious collection of accessories and ready-to-wear masterfully executed by Véronique Nichanian.
hermes.com
17 Rue de Sèvres, 6eme arrondissement

Arnys
Just opposite the architectural wonder that is Hermès, this tailor has been crafting made-to-measure suits for Paris gents since 1933. With Jean Cocteau, Orson Welles and Yves Saint Laurent having passed through its doors, the current design duo (brothers Jean and Michel Grimbert) have ensured the house has evolved with the times. Beckham should make a beeline for Arnys' 'La Forestière' jacket - a style inspired by the classical gamekeeper's jacket, and which the designer told Nowness has since been worn "worn by university professors, artists, even prime ministers who wish to indicate a move away from classical, banker-style suits."
arnys.fr
14 rue de Sevres, 7eme arrondissement

Ami
Ex-Dior and Marc Jacobs design assistant Alexandre Mattiussi founded Ami in 2011 with the aim of creating a compete wardrobe for men that is well-designed, easy to wear and chic. Name-checked by GQ as one of the magazine's favourite new French brands, Mattiussi's designs don't cost the earth. Having set up shop on the newly hip boulevard Beaumarchais, Beckham could make a day of it and get distracted by the avenue's numerous motorcycle shops on his way to concept store Merci.
amiparis.fr
109 boulevard Beaumarchais, 3eme arrondissement

Carven
VB's already got a whole lot of Carven in her wardrobe, and now there won't be any excuses for Beckham to do likewise. Catering to everything an off-duty footballer's wardrobe is crying out for, (thanks so the brilliantly talented creative director Guillaume Henry) we'd like to see Beckham in this season's burnt orange rollnecks and navy blazers to see how he pulls of that Parisian je ne sais quoi.
carven.com
36 rue Saint Sulpice, 6eme arrondissement

Melinda Gloss
Described by fashion blog Ten Days In Paris as being the perfect place to find "great pieces for modern dandies", menswear designer Melinda Gloss now has two stores in Paris: one on the Left Bank and one at Le Marais. We can see Beckham snapping up a colourful knit or two for spring from the rue Madam's minimalist store in the sixth arrondissement.
melindagloss.com
9 rue Madame, 6eme arrondissement

Surface to Air
Beckham need never have an 'I've got nothing to wear' moment after he pays this cult store a visit. Actually a clothing line and a studio (which produced ad campaigns for the likes of Givenchy and Louis Vuitton fragrances) New York magazine described S2A as the company the aforementioned big brands "hire to stay cool."
surfacetoair.com
22 rue de Grenelle, 7eme arrondissement

Kitsuné
A fashion brand and a music label, brands don't come much cooler than Kitsuné. Collaboration is the name of the game for this achingly branché brand, with Pierre Hardy, Colto Mortedo, Petit Bateau and Mackintosh all joining forces to produce one-off collections for Beckham to bring back across the Channel.
kitsune.fr
10 Rue Chauchat, 9eme arrondissement

L'Eclaireur
Founded over 30 years ago, L'Eclaireur (which translates as 'to scout') was the capital's first concept store. Now operating six outposts in the City of Light, may we suggest that David heads to the Rue de Sévigné, where 120 screens and sliding panels conceal the clothes. Conceptual artist Arne Quinze told Hipshops.com how he wanted the store is a "fantasy in which I hope everyone will find a story for themselves." Off you go, Becks.40,
shop.leclaireur.com
40, Rue de Sévigné

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