Vintage

I have a really important question. When I type "vintage stores in paris" into Google, why, oh why, are the first four entries for American Apparel? Did I miss something?

However, if you are in Paris and you do want to find excellent second-hand clothing stores, here is a good website for you: http://flair.modepass.com/carnetadresse/vintage-shop-paris/. I personally recommend Vintage on rue des Rosiers, but don't go on a Sunday because it gets packed. There are several reasons for this. First of all, it is right next door to the most popular falafel stand in the city (l'As du Falafel). Second of all, the neighborhood (the Marais) is kind of touristy on the weekends. Third of all, the Marais being the Jewish quarter, it is the only part of the city where there are actually stores open on Sunday. Everywhere else, Paris is closed.

Now I have another question. When you go to "flea markets," why are they selling vintage shoes for more than I would pay for new shoes? I don't care if Coco Chanel made those herself, those are some woman's old shoes that you're charging me 250 euros for. Just saying.