This inspirational guide introduces you to the locals behindthirty-five of Paris's unique shops, studios, and more. Throughbeautifully illustrated spreads, immerse yourself in the dailypractices of diverse creatives including fashion designer IsabelMarant; baker Apollonia Poilâne, whose sourdough loaves are thetoast of the city; fourth-generation art supplier Sophie Sennelier;Palais-Royal shoe designer Pierre Hardy; jet-setting street artistand hotelier André Saraiva; bookseller Sylvia Whitman whocontinues her father's literary heritage with flair; French cocktailexpert Franck Audoux; the duo behind ecological sneakerbrand Véja; the inventor of the bistronomy movement YvesCamdeborde; plus a host of chocolatiers, florists, cheesemakers,patissiers, stationers, and more. Each maker links to the nextwith a personal introduction that adds insight to how theseinterconnected communities thrive and grow together. You'll getto know each maker their tools, practices, passions, histories,inspirations, and work environments. Makers Paris takes youinside their businesses to show you how they invent, craft, andsell their wares, and demonstrates in the process how eachmaker's own passions and talents splendidly intersect with theircity's hunger for quality, style, and substance. Whether you'replanning a trip to Paris, looking for inspiration, or just wonderingwhat's hot in the City of Lights, this thrilling tour will leave youinspired, satisfied . . . and hungry for more.