There were no surprises on our end when we heard cool girl’s cult Scandi fashion house GANNI is to open two flagship stores in the city of lights this Spring. From the beginning, this Danish label has dominated the closets of the coolest women, today the brand has a cult following of #GanniGirls. They’re the cool ‘it’ girls with an effortless and relaxed style – no doubt you’ve stalked their ‘gram.

In true GANNI’s evocative style, both stores are a designer’s delight and reflect the brand’s cheerful and colourful relaxed sophistication. Located in two of the city’s most coveted cultural hubs, the Rue Vieille du Temple and Saint Honoré’s Rue.

At the helm of this global fashion force is Ditte Reffstrup, Ganni’s Creative Director and her husband Nicolaj Reffstrup. With the new store openings, it seemed fitting to ask Ditte to reveal her favourite spots to eat and drink when she visits Paris. Next time you’re in the fashion capital, browse Reffstrup’s guide and create an itinerary that includes her favourite cafes, restaurants and bars.

Brunch 

Paperboy

“Paperboy served up the most delicious sandwiches for the store opening in Marais and I would go to brunch at their Marais cafe in Rue Amelot any day. The interior has a touch of Scandinavia so I feel really at home!”

Dinner & Drinks

Grand Amour

“Grand Amour is a GANNI team favorite and where we hosted one of our dinners for the opening. It’s the sister of the iconic Hotel Amour and with its central location you can’t do wrong dinner and drinks here.”

Bambino

“Restaurant Bambino combines all my favorite things for a night out. It’s inspired by Tokyo’s jazz kissa cafes and boasts an expansive record collection and impressive sound system that plays all night. The food is amazing and the vibe is super casual but encourages a good party as the night moves along.”

Collier de la reine

Collier de la reine is “One of my favorite dinner spots in town. It’s halfway between the traditional Parisian brasserie and the English public house, which is the perfect combination! Their seafood and natural wine is always one of my best memories from Paris.”