J'Adore Repettos




Red Repettos, watercolor, 9" x 11"

Di commented,
How many times have I not found Repetto in Paris? This post is for you.

Repetto has been around since 1947. You should have found it by now, non? Where else can you find so many plain vanilla black ballerinas? *Note another shooter making movies. They're smart at Repetto. They understand our obsessions. They are kind to addicts. All of our old dreams of becoming a ballerina. Repetto grabs hold of our 5-year old brain playing to all our deepest fantasies. Pretend you're a prima ballerina and sit down on a red velvet banquette. Note the velvet ropes on the left.
Dance, ballerina dance! Pick out your toe shoes.
Ahhh, that it were possible - size 6 svp. More ballerina fantasies. Note how Fr Girls wear bows in their hair. Alice Je T'aime. And these are not 7 yr-olds. They are grownups.
The fabled tutus on display.
'Oui, I'll have the white one on the left svp.
'Yeah I'm in Swan Lake ya know' More ballerina outfits to twirl around at home, chez vous.The endless colors. Merci Repetto. Just like a macaron shop non?
Ballerines = Macarons
Trop délicieuse. J'Adore. Miam-Miam

 The window are set up like a stage - with footlights

 Get out at the Opera Metro station

Turn right.
Cross the street.

Turn to your left. Cross rue de la Paix.

Walk down 100 meters or so. Et Voila!

 I found plain-vanilla black ballerinas at a much lower price than Repetto (150€) I showed French Girl before purchasing. She had a fit on the spot.

'MON DIEU!

YOU CAN NOT BUY THESE!

YOU MUST BUY REPETTOS! J'ADORE REPETTOS!'

Luckily I found a red pair on sale. 

BONJOUR REPETTO!