Outfitting size zero to size house, these are the splurge-worthy boutiques that have us obsessed right now.
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PEELING BACK THE WALLPAPER
Paris, France - Long renowned for exquisite textiles and wall treatments, the interiors firm Pierre Frey (with multiple showrooms in the city) has expanded into furniture with standout designs like a fluid, post-modern sofa by Toni Grilo and a sculptural coffee table by Guillaume Delvigne. Don't worry; the brand's 90-year textile tradition is not forgotten. It's also just revealed a stunning new collection of wallpapers, carpets and rugs, including a collaboration with India Mahdavi. pierrefrey.com
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VOYEUR DISCRETION ADVISED
Beverly Hills, California - The ultra-exclusive Mameg hides behind an unassuming white-brick facade on Camden Drive in the city's Golden Triangle. Owner Sonia Eram has a keen eye - and sartorial wit - for conversational pieces, such as a gold chain necklace with a full-size dangling Champagne glass, or artisanal finds from Cosmic Wonder in Japan. Tightly curated pieces from Loewe, Jil Sander, Marni, Balenciaga and Maison Margiela lead to a dressing room showcasing a mid-century wallscape from Los Angeles' famed Neutra house. Mameg's 1930s building was reimagined by architects Johnston Marklee and includes a courtyard sculpture garden, landscaped by Eric Nagelmann (Lotusland), that connects Mameg to the acclaimed Michael Werner Gallery. Although the shop's not exactly by-appointment-only, you will need to be buzzed in, which is not always guaranteed at busier times. @mameg_la
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ALL THAT GLITTERS
Bangkok, Thailand - Shimmering like an alien starship in Bangkok's ritzy Phloen Chit district, the new Dior Gold House fuses the fashion brand's timeless heritage with the richness of Thai artistry and craft. A million gilded tiles cover its facade (designed to mimic Dior's Parisian headquarters), while, inside, works by Thai designers such as Boonserm Premthada and Saran Yen Panya lean heavily on bamboo, raffia and blond wood, creating a strong sense of place. Aside from the full range of seasonal collections, the space also houses a cafe by Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco (who just earned a second Michelin star for Cote, inside Capella Bangkok across town). dior.com
Mon Massagué
ON POINTE
Vicenza, Italy - Emerging Catalan designer Montse Massague says her obsession with ballerinas started when she saw the paparazzi photos of Amy Winehouse wandering the streets of Camden in her ballet shoes. Mon Massague's handcrafted versions - spotted recently on fashionista Beatrice Borromeo - feature a unique split sole that provides both style and added comfort, making the wearer feel like an etoile throughout the day. She doesn't yet have her own brick-and-mortar, but you can browse the viral slippers for sale at concept store Zizha in Vicenza. monmassague.com
Jacquemus New Bond Street
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
London, England - Fashion's current enfant wonderful, Simon Porte Jacquemus, just landed in Mayfair with an elegant Jacquemus flagship housed in a former art gallery on New Bond Street. Shoppers can linger and revel in the store's art deco, apartment-like layout, a delightful milieu for showing off the brand's refined menswear, womens wear and handbags. An in-house tea shop sells takeaway Jacquemus tea bags, a must-have souvenir if you leave with nothing else. jacquemus.com
Wilkes Bashford
A NEW DRESS CODE IN SILICON VALLEY
Palo Alto, California - San Francisco's old-money icon Wilkes Bashford has reupped its commitment to hyper-personalized and immersive shopping with a 25,000-square-foot satellite flagship in Palo Alto in Silicon Valley. Along with collections from the likes of Brunello Cucinelli, Lanvin, The Row, Veronica Beard and Thom Browne dancing inside the bright, coastal-inspired space, skylighted cases glitter with jewels by Sidney Garber, Nam Cho and more. Plus, there's an espresso bar. Privacy is ensured in a large, upstairs VIP suite, complete with a full kitchen for catering - perfect for all-day sprees under the care of an attentive style advisor. wilkesbashford.com
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A FLEA-MARKET CHIC
Paris and Atlanta - Ann Huff and Meg Harrington specialize in a timeless melange of old and new, sleek and ornate. That lively juxtaposition of handpicked Paris antiques with contemporary gallery art is the signature style of Huff Harrington Home in Atlanta's Buckhead - and now, too, in Paris' 17th arrondissement. "It's the magic of the mix," says Huff. In both shops, aspirational vignettes of all things maison are punctuated with curated art from more than 50 artists. huffharrington.com