Celluloid nostalgia, 80’s parties and sublime cocktails, BDA is not your average vintage store.

Fascinated by silver screen icons such as Marilyn, Gabor or Bergman, Bastien de Almeida brings old West Coast glamour to Paris. Described as a modern-day dandy, Bastien’s obsession with Hollywood has manifested itself in this glossy, dark, neon-lit boutique offering exclusive lines in luxury vintage.

The stylish owner carefully selects his garments, ensuring each one takes on some of those old-school rules of glamour and flatter the wearer in all the right places. Bastien regularly flies out to Los Angeles bringing back exceptional finds that make his boutique so unique.

All eras are celebrated in the store, taking the collections up to the 80s, with noted labels including Sonia Rykiel, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Thierry Mugler and Balenciaga. Check out the eye catching colours and fabrics featured in the chiffon gowns, beaded cocktail dresses and mink stoles. You’re sure to be tempted by the high quality fabrics and rare, yet ‘in vogue’ prints at very reasonable prices, starting at about €60.

Alongside his impressive collection of vintage clothing and accessories there is a music hall for those dressing up and cocktail parties. Don’t miss the collaborative section  of the boutique with Sylvain Maury presenting a selection of hard to find, collectible books and movies focusing on the fashion world.

For those wanting to brush up on their dressmaking skills, Bastien offers courses for small groups of five or six people where you can receive lessons in couture, draping, pattern making and sewing. It’s all happening at BDA.

www.bastiendealmeida.com