By Mutation (CLOSED)

There’s no sign to announce the presence of By Mutation at 30 Rue Etienne Dolet, but passers by are drawn in by the pretty, feminine window display and the street art-style collages by Treize Bis. Inside, a rail hung with soigné pieces, plus bags, shoes and loads of jewellery. The hook here is that all the designers are all French (or almost all – recently jewellery by New York brand Boe also made the cut). You’ll find necklaces and bracelets by Paris brand Tonkinoise, neo-vintage designs that mix old and new objects. There are also the multi-coloured bags by Sandrine Colin that mix different materials, and legendary headbands by Virginie Mahé. If prices are reasonable for accessories – around €40 for a bracelet, €100 for a bag – the clothing is priced up a notch. The style here focuses on delicate fabrics and dashing cuts – Virginie Castaway leopard-print trousers rub up against Gaëlle Constantini’s ‘eco-creations’ made from reworked second-hand clothing. Quality and elegance have their price, so expect to pay around €150 for trousers and €200 for a dress.