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September 26, 2012

Nightlife: A Peek Into the Underground Clubs and Fashion Bars of Paris

By Alexandra Seines and Pari Dukovic

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Photo: Pari Dukovic

Paris Fashion Week officially started yesterday with a slew of shows and events, which means the parties are not long to follow. While New Yorkers are still recovering from our local debauchery, the City of Light handles things in a more civilized manner, keeping their already well-developed scene going per usual. Chez Regine (and its redheaded lion), Fabrice Emaer’s Bain Douches, and Le Baron brought to you by André and Lionel of La Clique are old standbys that will host many a giddy editor in town for the week. 

But over the past few years, Arnaud Frisch has made inroads with France’s cool kids by way of his music production company Savoir Faire (think Birdy Nam Nam, Yuksek, the Bewitched Hands), and opening the subterranean hot spot for all of the American Apparel burgundy stirrup tights wearers to see and be seen, the Social Club. Frisch then upped his club cred in August 2011 with Silencio, a members-only spot — 420 to 1,500 euros a year! — housed in yet another basement, designed by David Lynch. For summer, the Savoir Faire crew ascended to sea level with Wanderlust, a creative space on the Seine that hosts origami workshops, “yoga & brunch,” film screenings, and, of course, D.J. sets. The Cut sent photographer Pari Dukovic to capture the scenes at Frisch’s trio of venues. Click ahead to see who you might bump into if you’re out and about in Paris this coming week — and remember, no matter what city you’re in, no matter what the club, the real parties always happen in the bathroom.

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At Silencio, in the corridor designed by David Lynch Romain LLobet, floor Manager, and Olivier Lehoux, manager. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Post-Its or flat yellow bats on the low ceiling at Social Club.  Photo: Pari Dukovic
Waiting for a friend in Social Club's bathroom.  Photo: Pari Dukovic
At Wanderlust From left to right: Nicolas Ollivier, club manager; Fabrice Thibault, restaurant manager; Benjamin Darnaud, chef; Dominique Jakob, ... At Wanderlust From left to right: Nicolas Ollivier, club manager; Fabrice Thibault, restaurant manager; Benjamin Darnaud, chef; Dominique Jakob, architect of the building, Jakob+MacFarlane; Brendan MacFarlane, architect of the building, Jakob+MacFarlane; Martena Duss, art direction for workshops and relaxation; Antoine Caton, director and partner, Savoir Faire Venues. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Red-light district? No, Social Club. Alexandra Pilz-Hayot, head of marketing for the Savoir Faire Group, and Manu Barron, head of A&R and co-... Red-light district? No, Social Club. Alexandra Pilz-Hayot, head of marketing for the Savoir Faire Group, and Manu Barron, head of A&R and co-founder of the Savior Faire Group. Photo: Pari Dukovic
At Silencio Left to right: Marie Audran, curator for Curiosities Salon; Raphael Navot, designer and global image; Laurent Lafon, director, Savoir... At Silencio Left to right: Marie Audran, curator for Curiosities Salon; Raphael Navot, designer and global image; Laurent Lafon, director, Savoir Faire Agency; Olivier Pilz, artistic director; Angie Rubini, PR; Arnaud Frisch, CEO and co-founder, Savoir Faire Group; Marie Schneier, community manager. Photo: Pari Dukovic
At Silencio, in the "smoking forest room" designed by David Lynch Arnaud Frisch, CEO and co-founder, the Savoir Faire Group. Photo: Pa... At Silencio, in the "smoking forest room" designed by David Lynch Arnaud Frisch, CEO and co-founder, the Savoir Faire Group. Photo: Pari Dukovic
At Social Club, in the dj booth From left to right: Kadou Seck, sound engineer; Jaffar McCamery, doorman; Antoine Kraft, head of booking; Alexand... At Social Club, in the dj booth From left to right: Kadou Seck, sound engineer; Jaffar McCamery, doorman; Antoine Kraft, head of booking; Alexandra Pilz-Hayot, head of marketing, the Savoir Faire Group; Manu Barron, head of A&R and co-founder of the Savoir Faire Group; Frédéric Coranson, director. Photo: Pari Dukovic
Girl conversations in the bathroom at Social Club.  Photo: Pari Dukovic
In Social Club's bathroom  Photo: Pari Dukovic
Beats, Baccardi, and ballroom blitz at Social Club.  Photo: Pari Dukovic
At Wanderlust A strange mix between Nan Goldin's grunge style, the photorealistic painted works of Gerhard Richter, and the candlelight of Johann... At Wanderlust A strange mix between Nan Goldin's grunge style, the photorealistic painted works of Gerhard Richter, and the candlelight of Johannes Vermeer. Photo: Pari Dukovic
A dark night at Social Club.  Photo: Pari Dukovic
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