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Bonster Dec 21st, 2005 04:55 PM

Purse shop in Paris near Catherines??
 
Can anyone help me "re-find" a small shop that sells made-in-france purses and leather goods. It is just down the street (around a block, I recall) from Catherines (the discount perfume store). They sell a limited number of designs, each in a multitude of colors and textures. I believe the shop is run by an Asian man (Korean??) and the only clue I found on one of the leather backpacks I purchased is the name "Frederic." Many thanks to anyone who can help me overcome this senior momment and remember the name of this fine shop.

cigalechanta Dec 21st, 2005 06:18 PM

http://www.binkbags.com/
they may know!

Travelnut Dec 22nd, 2005 04:45 AM

There is a leather goods store called "Kuzu" on rue St Honore. Maybe that is it...

mclaurie Dec 22nd, 2005 05:32 AM

If it's Frederic T, sold by binkbags, I found another website that also sells them

http://www.frenchcollectiononline.com/handbags.htm

Unfortunately that doesn't help find the shop in Paris.

parisnow Dec 22nd, 2005 06:27 AM

Just back from 12 days in France. This may be it. Maraquinerie Saint Honore. Address 334 Rue Saint Honore. I am looking at a business card that an Asian shop owner gave me. The picture of the store front on the business card reads "334 Papeterie Maroquinerie" and below that says B.Biberon & Fils

MAYBUG Dec 22nd, 2005 09:32 AM

Maraquinerie Saint Honore is a wonderful little store -- I buy one or two bags there everytime I'm in Paris. There's a fun store next to it that sells kitcheny stuff - porcelain, little appetizer accessories, clocks, etc.

Bonster Dec 22nd, 2005 11:02 AM

Eureka!! That is definitely the store! Thanks to all for the thoughtful and prompt responses. If anyone else is interested, this is a fun store for purses: a huge array of colors and styles not found elsewhere. Prices are very reasonable. I will buy one or two more purses here on my next trip to Paris to add to my collection.


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