From the razzle-dazzle of the seasonal prêt-a-porter and couture shows to the sheer numbers of clothing boutiques around the city, it’s patently clear that the fashion industry wields enormous economic and cultural power in Paris. This presence is a boon for the style-conscious, who will never want for choice, be they lovers of high-end punk, cheap and cheerful high street styles or sleek designer dresses. What follows is a small sampling of the city’s offerings neatly packaged in to a few general groupings. Paris’ department stores and shopping malls have not been included here, neither markets. Look to the relevant sections in this chapter for more on those sections.