Bis Boutique Solidaire

It might look swanky, but Bis, opened in Boulevard du Temple in early 2012, offers reasonably priced used clothing in a chic and contemporary setting (despite its airy, New York loft style interior, this is a second hand store). It's also strong on social engagement, with 12 of its 16 positions being offered on one-year contracts to people on job schemes (drivers, sorters, etc.). Across the store’s two levels, you can pick up bargain designer pieces (a Guy Laroche jacket for €55, a pair of Zadig & Voltaire jeans for €12 or Gelati pumps for €30) and dozens of other items collected by the Catholic Relief Services for men, women and children.