Topolina

The French designer behind this shop had been selling her designs at 33 Majorelle but now she has two boutiques of her own. Topolina bursts with color, whimsy and charm. A shoe stand features men’s loafers in plaid with brightly colored leather tassels. A navy crushed velvet jacket with richly embroidered sleeves is lined with fur. Pieces are all one-of-a-kind and range from flea market chic purses and patterned caftans to her extravagant statement jackets. Topolina also likes to incorporate vintage deconstructed furs into her coats.  A little pricier than what you will find elsewhere in the city but worth it, especially if you like things a bit more daring than the standard fare. Particularly worth trying on are the floaty one-size-fits-all dresses designed with the Mauritanian equivalent of the sari.