Kym Ellery On Where To Eat, Stay And Shop In Paris

Australian designer Kym Ellery will return to Paris Fashion Week to present her autumn/winter 2016 collection in front of the industry's elite on March 8. Perth-born Ellery made her debut on the official Paris schedule last October, the third Australian designer invited to do so.

So what can we expect from Ellery this season? "Bright contract stitching, autumnal tones, tailoring and deconstructed corsetry," she told Yahoo7 Fashion.

Here, she shares her must-visit Parisian hot-spots and how she'll celebrate post show.

Favourite Parisian hotel?
The Ritz.

Best shopping location?
Avenue Montaigne and Galleries Lafayette.

Best Parisian brunch spot?
Holy Belly and Bobs Kitchen.

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Best place for coffee in Paris?
Cafe Kitsune.

Best bar in Paris?
Le Mano.

Favourite restaurant?
Au Passage.

Most Instagram-worthy location?
Palais Royale.

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Three things every visitor must do in Paris?
Firstly, ride a Velib [Paris's bike-sharing system]. Buy a flower from a flower vendor then gift it to a complete stranger. And take a ride on La’Grande Roue - you never know, you may even witness a proposal.

Where will you celebrate post show?
A sexy Parisian bar with my friends and team.

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