What Paris street style is today
The term covers two realities. On one side, Fashion Week street style: guests, models and designers posing at the entrance of show venues, photographed by professionals. On the other, everyday street style, more understated, which you can observe around the city the rest of the year. The basic codes of this second category (a narrow palette, clean cuts, few logos) are covered in our guide Parisian fashion: how to dress and where to shop, so we do not repeat them here.
What stands out today is the mix: a vintage tailored jacket with baggy jeans, flat loafers with a flowing skirt, a leather piece worn in the daytime rather than in the evening. The image of the Parisian woman in a striped top and beret has no place in the street; you see more secondhand, more menswear pieces worn by women and more layered textures (suede, leather, knit, lace).
The 5 pieces you see everywhere this season
These items recur in the street-style galleries published by the fashion press (notably Coveteur and Who What Wear) after the women's spring-summer 2027 Fashion Week, from 28 September to 6 October 2026. They describe what guests wear, not necessarily everyday street wear, but they set the tone.
| Piece | How it is worn |
|---|---|
| Leather trousers | High-waisted, often black or brown, with a shirt or a fine knit |
| The suede jacket | Roomy, in neutral tones, over a shirt or a dress |
| Loafers or loafer-style mules | Instead of trainers, with jeans or a flowing skirt |
| Very baggy jeans | Low-rise or with strong pleats, sometimes faded, deliberately oversized |
| The slip skirt | Satiny, bias-cut, paired with a knit or a tailored jacket |
Trends noted in the fashion press in September and October 2026.
Where to see the best looks
The Marais: rue de Turenne and rue Vieille-du-Temple
This is the richest neighbourhood for carefully built outfits: designer boutiques, vintage shops and terraces follow one another along rue de Turenne and rue Vieille-du-Temple (75003 and 75004). Settle on a terrace between Saint-Paul metro (line 1) and Filles du Calvaire metro (line 8). The district is covered in our complete guide to the Marais.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Around boulevard Saint-Germain, rue du Four and rue du Cherche-Midi (75006), the style is more classic: straight coats, fine knits, leather bags. Metro Saint-Germain-des-Prés (line 4) or Mabillon (line 10). Details of the district are in our guide to Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Palais de Tokyo and the Tuileries garden
The Palais de Tokyo (13 avenue du Président-Wilson, 75116, metro Iéna, line 9) draws an arty crowd that cares about what it wears, especially at private views. The Tuileries garden (75001, metro Tuileries, line 1) is a place people pass through during Fashion Week, when shows are set up nearby: check the official calendar to know where.
Canal Saint-Martin
Quai de Valmy and quai de Jemmapes (75010, metro Jacques Bonsergent, line 5, or République) gather a younger crowd in wide trousers, work jackets and trainers. On sunny days, the canal is a pleasant place to watch. See the Canal Saint-Martin guide.
Pigalle and "SoPi"
Lower Pigalle (rue des Martyrs, rue Victor-Massé, 75009, metro Pigalle, lines 2 and 12, or Saint-Georges, line 12) is the creative scene's neighbourhood: cafés, galleries, studios. The style here is more relaxed and very secondhand.
Summary table
| Neighbourhood | Dominant style | Metro | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marais (rue de Turenne, Vieille-du-Temple) | Designers, mixing, vintage | Saint-Paul (1), Filles du Calvaire (8) | Midday on weekdays |
| Saint-Germain-des-Prés | Classic chic | Saint-Germain-des-Prés (4), Mabillon (10) | Morning and late afternoon |
| Palais de Tokyo / Tuileries | Artistic, Fashion Week | Iéna (9), Tuileries (1) | Private-view evenings, show weeks |
| Canal Saint-Martin | Relaxed, workwear | Jacques Bonsergent (5), République | Sunny afternoons |
| Pigalle / SoPi | Creative, secondhand | Pigalle (2, 12), Saint-Georges (12) | Late afternoon |
Neighbourhoods and metro lines checked in October 2026. For more places to photograph, see our selection of Instagrammable places in Paris.
When to come: the next Fashion Weeks
The women's spring-summer 2027 shows ran from 28 September to 6 October 2026. The next weeks on the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode calendar:
| Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Men's autumn-winter 2027-2028 | 19 to 24 January 2027 |
| Haute couture spring-summer 2027 | 25 to 28 January 2027 |
| Women's autumn-winter 2027-2028 | 1 to 9 March 2027 |
Dates announced by the federation, checked in October 2026. The shows remain invitation-only; to find out where to stand without an invitation, read Paris Fashion Week without an invitation.
Photographing people in the street: image rights and etiquette
The rule fits in one sentence: in France, photographing a person in a public place is not forbidden, but publishing their image is governed by the right to privacy (article 9 of the Civil Code). If the person is isolated, recognisable and in the foreground, their consent is in principle needed to post the photo on social media or a website. A crowd or passers-by in the background of a scene are far less of an issue. Our guide taking photos in Paris: what is allowed and forbidden explains these rules.
In practice:
- Ask before publishing, especially for a portrait. A "may I take your photo?" is enough and almost always ends with a smile.
- Respect a refusal, without insisting and without taking the photo on the sly.
- Do not photograph children without their parents' consent.
- Do not block the pavement in front of a shop or a terrace: stand to the side.
- During Fashion Week, guests are more willing to be photographed, but press agencies work in the same spots: leave them room.
The vintage shops behind the looks
A large share of what you see in the street comes from secondhand shops. For addresses, opening hours and markets (Paul-Bert-Serpette in Saint-Ouen, the streets of the Marais, the Oberkampf area), see our guide vintage and thrift shops in Paris. For a wider budget, the "thrift, consignment and flea markets" chapter of our fashion guide compares the options.
Going further
To understand the dress codes, read Parisian fashion: how to dress. To follow the shows without an invitation, see Paris Fashion Week without an invitation. For more photos of the city, Instagrammable Paris and photo rules.
