Spotlight: Homes For Fashion Aficionados

September had fashion in the spotlight, following the bi-annual fashion week and the succesful Hélène Rochas Collection sale at Christie's in Paris, we close this month by taking a look at some beautiful homes from the world’s most famous fashion capitals, available for sale by Christie's International Real Estate and its Exclusive Affiliates.

Paris, France

The Hélène Rochas apartment

The magnificent 400-square-meter Hotel Particulier, former property of Marcel and Hélène Rochas, is set on the left bank in the exclusive rue Barbet de Jouy. This elegant apartment faces Les Invalides and features beautiful high-ceilinged reception rooms, a courtyard, cellar, and a 200-square-meter garden. Offered for sale by Belles Demeures de France 
 

Palatial Elegance at Place des Victoires

Overlooking Place des Victoires, one of the city’s archetypal royal squares, this 17th century private mansion has been renovated by renowned architect Laurent Bourgeois with a flexible layout allowing it to be split into three principal apartments. Set on one of the most prestigious parts of Paris dating as far back as Roman times, just off Place des Victoires on Rue Vide Gousset, this is a spectacular and palatial residence. The Louvre, the Paris Bourse, Banque de France headquarters, and the Opera-Garnier are found on the same quartier. The second arrondissement is also home to most of Paris’s surviving 19th-century glazed shopping arcades, including the wonderful shopping around Rue Saint-Honore, and the Palais Royal is only a short stroll away. Offered for sale by Daniel Féau Conseil Immobilier
 

New York, USA

The Woolworth Mansion Off Fifth Avenue

Located at East 80th Street off Fifth Avenue, the Woolworth Mansion is indeed remarkable in its provenance. Spanning approximately 18,000 square feet, the Woolworth Mansion is a majestic neo-French Renaissance-style home. From an imposing limestone façade, the seven-floor home opens to a central foyer and grand entry hall, which leads to the heart of the residence. Ample closet space features throughout. Offered for sale by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales, LLC 

Duplex at 998 Fifth Avenue

998 Fifth Avenue is New York's finest Italian Renaissance-style apartment buildings according to New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, which conferred landmark status to the residence in 1974. All original details have been retained and artfully restored: leaded glass windows with original color medallions, a two-story stained glass work of art, 100-year-old paneling, and antique fireplace mantels. This property also features an elegant gallery powder room and a massive corner living room with a woodburning fireplace. Offered for sale by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales, LLC 

London

The Royal Court House off Sloane Street

This rare first floor, laterally converted apartment overlooks the stunning communal gardens of Cadogan Place. Situated off Sloane Street in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, the area is considered to be one of the very best locations in prime central London with the benefit of being near the world renowned amenities and high profile shops of Knightsbridge, Motcomb Street, and Sloane Square. Offered for sale by Strutt & Parker LLC

Canada

The Cumberland Apartment, Toronto, Bloor street

This 1960s landmark condominium residence, created under the influence of Philip Johnson, has been luxuriously expanded and meticulously restored. Now spanning more than 10,000 square feet complemented by 5,000 square feet of terraces, this iconic home rests above Bloor Street—Canada’s Fifth Avenue—overlooking the center of fashionable Yorkville and enjoying views of the dramatic city skyline. Offered for sale by Chestnut Park Real Estate