Prêt-a-Promener: Koché Designer Christelle Kocher Takes Us on a Walking Tour of Her Paris Inline
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher1/11Our stroll began at the Buttes-Chaumont, an enchanting park perched above the city where Kocher comes to decompress throughout the year—rainy days included.
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher2/11To get to the marché, or outdoor market, Kocher took this paved stone side street, which appeared frozen in time.
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher3/11As dahlia season draws to a close, a flower vendor offered these blush-hued blooms from his garden.
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher4/11When Kocher knows she’ll have time to cook, she stocks up at this organic produce stand.
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher5/11To get to her studio, we passed by the Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Belleville, a Neo-Gothic parish church completed in 1859 that sits at a key axis between the 19th and 20th Arrondissements.
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher6/11Don’t be fooled, this isn’t Montmartre, which is better known for its steep outdoor stairs than this northeastern corner of Paris.
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher7/11Kocher proudly pointed out that her friend Céline Minard’s book was featured in the window of her go-to bookstore.
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher8/11For Kocher, whose brand stands out for its superposition of couture-level techniques and urban style, inspiration can be found around every corner of her quartier.
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher9/11Kocher’s studio is discreetly tucked away from a bustling local street.
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher10/11The studio’s expanse of natural light and green scenery beyond her windows is a luxury in Paris.
Photo: Courtesy of Christelle Kocher11/11A sneak peek at elaborate embroidery tests for her upcoming collectsion; the eclectic motif reflects back to her surroundings.
