My Favorite Things - Let's Go Shopping in Lyon! (June 2025)

Contrary to popular opinion, I do not shop only at the flea markets! And I am not addicted to shopping in general either. Surprisingly, after moving to France my shopping habits have changed. I realized I don't need so many things and I shop online less and less. In the USA

I lived in big cities so I had access to brick and mortar shops, and yet I surfed the internet constantly, and shopped a lot more. Now, I prefer to visit the actual shops, try things on, and be sure that what I spend my money on fits me, my lifestyle, and makes me happy. Is this change of attitude brought by getting older, or the lifestyle? A little bit of both...

There are numerous articles about the ultimate French wardrobe, an allure of a Parisienne, what do French eat and why they never get fat, etc etc. I am not going to do it here. Yes there are cultural differences in how people shop, and what they shop for. Here I am just chatting about my favorite spots!

This time one of our Lyon trips happened to be just when the summer sales started. I made a bee line to my favorite shops - it was hard to narrow it down to just three...

Tinsels - a fashion brand based in Lyon, with one brick and mortar boutique and an online shop. High quality natural fabrics, modern, wearable, yet timeless clothes. Small production, if you wait for sales you may not find your size... Whenever I am in the neighbourhood, I make sure to stop by. I usually walk out with a few things...

11-13 rue August Comte, 69002 Lyon

tinsels.fr

Upper Shoes - this is a luxury boutique for men and women. However, what you buy will have longevity. Church's, Santoni, Stuart Weitzman, etc. Sales are great, but you're gambling if they don't have your size anymore. They also do shoe repairs.

Various locations in Lyon and Annecy, and there's also an outlet shop

upper-shoes.com

Cotelac - since I moved to France I have accumulated a small collection of Cotelac pieces, and I wear them all the time. The brand's headquarters are located close to Lyon. Each collection is full of beautiful prints, and sophisticated, modern styles.

Various locations in France and Europe

cotelac.fr

Have fun shopping!

Next edition of "My Favorite Things" is coming next month!

***I am not affiliated with nor do I get compensated by the brands I mention***