The newest fashion resident in the first arrondissement is Ports 1961, a global fashion presence that recently opened its first flagship store in Paris. Steps from place Vendôme, in a district legendary for its fashionable shopping and luxury goods, the elegant 528-square-metre boutique offers an alluring insight into the world of luxury fashion design as realised by Ports 1961’s creative director Fiona Cibani. The two-level store’s floor-to-ceiling windows offer unparalleled views of the street, while a grand circular staircase, curved window banquette and smart upholstered VIP dressing room evoke the aura of a private atelier. Sophisticated minimalist furnishings and restrained yet opulent use of glass and mirroring offers each display of the Ports 1961 women’s collection and its covetable Red Carpet collection a gallery-inspired environment that resonates with tranquillity.