#colette20ans

[clairemost]

Cetait beaucoup drôle et beaucoup trop sportif 💪🏾😂 #colette #colette20ans #thebeachparis (à Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris)

[frederiquedaubal]

On s'est bien amusé. Merci @sarahcolette #snarkitecture @snarkitecture #colette20ans

[apartemodernshop]

Hoy ha sido el último día de un templo de la moda y de la cultura... ❤️😢 #colettestore #colette20ans #coletteforever #coletteparis #influence #tumemanquedeja #adieucolette #aurevoir (en colette Paris)

[multeeproject]

With this morning's news of Parisian fashion retailer #colette planning to shut its doors later this year, we were shocked. Thank you @colette for working with @multeeproject and the countless others that you have believed in throughout your 20 years as an iconic platform for the best brands in the world. We are so proud to have worked with you all. Paix, amour et au revoir! . . . #colette #coletteforever #colette20ans #mercicolette #multeeproject

[frenchictouch-blog]

Sad breaking news: @colette the biggest concept store in #Paris will close the doors in December. Merci Colette Roussaux for having brought always exclusive designs. Each time I'm in Paris, it's my ritual to visit this trendy and cult store on 213, rue Saint-Honoré. Inspired by her trips #Colette and her daughter decided to open this concept store in 1997 evoking #art, #fashion, music in a chic, #elegant, elitist and even snobbish way and it has been a huge success for 20 years, being a reference in the fashion world. Oui Colette, we will miss you. • • • #frenchictouch #style #french #stylish #love #photooftheday #beautiful #instagood #instafashion #colette20ans #coletteforever #shopping #instagood #blue #parisian #luxury #beautiful #picoftheday #instadaily #swag #amazing #igers #bestoftheday #blog #blogger

[comptoirdesteintures]

On en a tous rêvé ! Mais c'est Colette qui l'a fait ! Une piscine au Musée des Arts Décoratifs ! Bravo Colette et Sarah ! #colette #anniversaire #colette20ans #colettebeach #thebeachparis #piscine #fun #bmwi3colette #snarkitecture #evenement #evenementiel #museedesartsdeco #plongez #sobeautiful #magique #plongeon #bulles #amazing 👏👏👏👏👏 @eloisecoisy et @nicolasalomon (à Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris)

[mencecle]

Crazy beach 🌴🌴🌴 @colette #thebeachparis #colettebeach #colette20ans #lenombril #lenombrilparis (at Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris)

[chocobonbom]

#lifeisabeach #20ans #colette #colette20ans #mustsee 🌈🎶💕🚀😘🔥😱😎🌶🍫🇫🇷🌈🎶😂😂😂 #now

[jeramymobley]

Adieu, Colette: A Tribute to the Iconic French Retailer

The worlds of fashion, design, retail, music and more are mourning today—the day after colette paris closed its doors forever. After 20 years of making redefining retail—making unexpected brand collaborations the norm, making experiences that surprise and provoke, making streetwear high fashion—the concept store closed shop on December 20th, as promised.

OMG WHAT A DAY #coletteforever #colette @saskialawaks #colettegaragedoor @klyonsnatborn

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 20, 2017 at 12:55pm PST

All year, and particularly these last few days, legions of fans from around the world have been making a pilgrimage to the store at 213 Rue Saint-Honoré for one last time, one last look and a memento or two before store founder Colette Roussaux and her daughter Sarah Andelman said a final farewell to customers, designers and other friends.

Toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin. Après vingt années exceptionnelles, colette devrait définitivement fermer ses portes le 20 décembre prochain. Colette Roussaux arrive à l'âge où il est temps de prendre son temps ; or, colette ne peut exister sans Colette. Des échanges ont lieu avec Saint Laurent et nous serions fiers qu'une Marque aussi prestigieuse, avec qui nous avons régulièrement collaboré au fil des années, reprenne notre adresse. Nous sommes ravis du grand intérêt que Saint Laurent a montré dans ce projet, ce qui pourrait constituer une très belle opportunité pour nos salariés. Jusqu’au dernier jour, rien ne changera. colette continuera de se renouveler toutes les semaines comme d’habitude, avec une sélection unique et de nombreuses collaborations, également disponibles sur notre site colette.fr Nous vous remercions pour votre confiance, et à bientôt chez colette, jusqu’au 20 décembre! #colette BREAKING NEWS As all good things must come to an end, after twenty wonderful years, colette should be closing its doors on December 20th of this year. Colette Roussaux has reached the time when she would like to take her time; and colette cannot exist without Colette. Negotiations are under way with Saint Laurent and we would be proud to have a Brand with such a history, with whom we have frequently collaborated, taking over our address. We are happy of the serious interest expressed by Saint Laurent in this project, and it could also represent a very good opportunity for our employees. Until our last day, nothing will change. colette will continue to renew itself each week with exclusive collaborations and offerings, also available on our website colette.fr We thank you for your support and see you soon at colette–until December 20th! #coletteforever #colette20ans #colette

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Jul 12, 2017 at 2:13am PDT

@this.is.amit #coletteforever #amitgreenberg

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 17, 2017 at 12:13pm PST

Thank you guys @coletteparis #ICICESTPARIS http://pic.twitter.com/9apuckwDAE

— PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) December 20, 2017

Off-White™ c/o @coletteparis ~ most recent window display titled “Place in Context” ©2017 https://t.co/jG09VxzQr4

— Off-White™ (@OffWht) December 20, 2017

@colette is all about love #coletteforever #colette

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 20, 2017 at 7:41am PST

To say it’s the end of an era is an understatement. Interbrand global director and Meta-luxury co-author Rebecca Robins shared her thoughts in a Q&A with Influencia magazine, which has kindly allowed us to run the original English-language version:

What is the value of the colette brand today ? What did colette bring to the fashion and luxury scene when it first came out ?

The inherent strength of colette was the unique point of view. Before the words ‘edit’ and ‘curation’ became the standard vocabulary that they are today, Colette gave us a way of seeing the world. Real visionaries dare to see things differently and what this unique blend of culture and commerce gave us was as insightful as it was incisive—a rare blend of vision and curation.

Last #colettegaragedoor by our homie @klyonsnatborn THANK YOU Kevin #coletteforever #colette #KevinLyons

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 17, 2017 at 3:16am PST

The magnetic appeal of this concept store, sited so symbolically on the corner of a crossroad, was that Colette was unwavering in understanding the business that she was in—he business of people and stories. This was a brand built on curiosity and discovery. The currency was in the stories that we all came back with from each visit and the surprises that we looked forward to in anticipation of the next. This was storytelling at its best.

This was a destination that transcended generations and geography. It invited people in and brought people together through everything from book signings to talks and concerts. Above all, it was a community.

What were the branding and collaboration aspects that the store democratized ?

Colette understood the relationship between brands and culture and it was a game-changer in building an inclusive ecosystem. In the fluid mix of low and high, of the named with the names that you had yet to know, the floors of the townhouse effortlessly afforded levels of access to everyone.

Colette became world-renowned in an eclectic series of collaborations, whether with Raf Simons COMME des GARÇONS x Vans in 2005, to Aston Martin in 2011 to adidas Originals in 2014 to, most recently, Saint Laurent.

Discover the unique residency of Saint Laurent at colette : a selection of Spring 18 collection, exclusive pieces and collaborationshttps://t.co/M8VOSTRqeQ http://pic.twitter.com/hEgg3wN0Ul

— colette (@coletteparis) November 28, 2017

Can we express regrets or satisfaction for what colette brought us?

Do we regret Stradivarius or do we celebrate the genius that lived and who gifted the world what we value so highly and appreciate today? Stradivarius exists today through the creations that have been handed down from musician to musician, from one generation to another. But they are living testament to a unique vision that could not live on after the death of the great master. It was the anti-case of knowledge transfer. So, the legacy could never be carried forward.

The unique brand that Colette brought to the world will be missed because it was loved. It will be missed because in just two decades it had defined culture, it had become part of culture. How many brands can we think of that, over time, went on to sell out, sell off, expand, extend and ultimately diluted the DNA of the brand in the process? Colette decided not to do any of those things.

At a more macro level, Colette’s closing raises a more existential question around the life of a brand today. As change has become the new constant and brands are disrupting categories, it makes us consider what the lifecycle of a brand might look like in the near future.

[glenmenlow]

Adieu, Colette: A Tribute to the Iconic French Retailer

The worlds of fashion, design, retail, music and more are mourning today—the day after colette paris closed its doors forever. After 20 years of making redefining retail—making unexpected brand collaborations the norm, making experiences that surprise and provoke, making streetwear high fashion—the concept store closed shop on December 20th, as promised.

OMG WHAT A DAY #coletteforever #colette @saskialawaks #colettegaragedoor @klyonsnatborn

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 20, 2017 at 12:55pm PST

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All year, and particularly these last few days, legions of fans from around the world have been making a pilgrimage to the store at 213 Rue Saint-Honoré for one last time, one last look and a memento or two before store founder Colette Roussaux and her daughter Sarah Andelman said a final farewell to customers, designers and other friends.

Toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin. Après vingt années exceptionnelles, colette devrait définitivement fermer ses portes le 20 décembre prochain. Colette Roussaux arrive à l'âge où il est temps de prendre son temps ; or, colette ne peut exister sans Colette. Des échanges ont lieu avec Saint Laurent et nous serions fiers qu'une Marque aussi prestigieuse, avec qui nous avons régulièrement collaboré au fil des années, reprenne notre adresse. Nous sommes ravis du grand intérêt que Saint Laurent a montré dans ce projet, ce qui pourrait constituer une très belle opportunité pour nos salariés. Jusqu’au dernier jour, rien ne changera. colette continuera de se renouveler toutes les semaines comme d’habitude, avec une sélection unique et de nombreuses collaborations, également disponibles sur notre site colette.fr Nous vous remercions pour votre confiance, et à bientôt chez colette, jusqu’au 20 décembre! #colette BREAKING NEWS As all good things must come to an end, after twenty wonderful years, colette should be closing its doors on December 20th of this year. Colette Roussaux has reached the time when she would like to take her time; and colette cannot exist without Colette. Negotiations are under way with Saint Laurent and we would be proud to have a Brand with such a history, with whom we have frequently collaborated, taking over our address. We are happy of the serious interest expressed by Saint Laurent in this project, and it could also represent a very good opportunity for our employees. Until our last day, nothing will change. colette will continue to renew itself each week with exclusive collaborations and offerings, also available on our website colette.fr We thank you for your support and see you soon at colette–until December 20th! #coletteforever #colette20ans #colette

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Jul 12, 2017 at 2:13am PDT

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Thank you guys @coletteparis #ICICESTPARIS pic.twitter.com/9apuckwDAE

— PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) December 20, 2017

https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

Off-White c/o @coletteparis ~ most recent window display titled “Place in Context” ©2017 https://t.co/jG09VxzQr4

— Off-White (@OffWht) December 20, 2017

https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

@colette is all about love #coletteforever #colette

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 20, 2017 at 7:41am PST

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To say it’s the end of an era is an understatement. Interbrand global director and Meta-luxury co-author Rebecca Robins shared her thoughts in a Q&A with Influencia magazine, which has kindly allowed us to run the original English-language version:

What is the value of the colette brand today ? What did colette bring to the fashion and luxury scene when it first came out ?

The inherent strength of colette was the unique point of view. Before the words ‘edit’ and ‘curation’ became the standard vocabulary that they are today, Colette gave us a way of seeing the world. Real visionaries dare to see things differently and what this unique blend of culture and commerce gave us was as insightful as it was incisive—a rare blend of vision and curation.

The magnetic appeal of this concept store, sited so symbolically on the corner of a crossroad, was that Colette was unwavering in understanding the business that she was in—he business of people and stories. This was a brand built on curiosity and discovery. The currency was in the stories that we all came back with from each visit and the surprises that we looked forward to in anticipation of the next. This was storytelling at its best.

This was a destination that transcended generations and geography. It invited people in and brought people together through everything from book signings to talks and concerts. Above all, it was a community.

What were the branding and collaboration aspects that the store democratized ?

Colette understood the relationship between brands and culture and it was a game-changer in building an inclusive ecosystem. In the fluid mix of low and high, of the named with the names that you had yet to know, the floors of the townhouse effortlessly afforded levels of access to everyone.

Colette became world-renowned in an eclectic series of collaborations, whether with Raf Simons COMME des GARÇONS x Vans in 2005, to Aston Martin in 2011 to adidas Originals in 2014 to, most recently, Saint Laurent.

Discover the unique residency of Saint Laurent at colette : a selection of Spring 18 collection, exclusive pieces and collaborationshttps://t.co/M8VOSTRqeQ pic.twitter.com/hEgg3wN0Ul

— colette (@coletteparis) November 28, 2017

https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

Can we express regrets or satisfaction for what colette brought us?

Do we regret Stradivarius or do we celebrate the genius that lived and who gifted the world what we value so highly and appreciate today? Stradivarius exists today through the creations that have been handed down from musician to musician, from one generation to another. But they are living testament to a unique vision that could not live on after the death of the great master. It was the anti-case of knowledge transfer. So, the legacy could never be carried forward.

The unique brand that Colette brought to the world will be missed because it was loved. It will be missed because in just two decades it had defined culture, it had become part of culture. How many brands can we think of that, over time, went on to sell out, sell off, expand, extend and ultimately diluted the DNA of the brand in the process? Colette decided not to do any of those things.

At a more macro level, Colette’s closing raises a more existential question around the life of a brand today. As change has become the new constant and brands are disrupting categories, it makes us consider what the lifecycle of a brand might look like in the near future.

What does the closing of colette says about premium concept stores and the evolution of retail ?

We talk about the future of retail today in the imperative of blending content and commerce, in the art of collaborations, in experiences and storytelling. This was the very essence of Colette. We talk about influence and influencers. Colette stood apart and set a standard in the real meaning of influence. Much of Colette’s legacy is in the way that the brand opened up the possibility of what a retail experience could be to others.

There is testament to the life of a brand, in how Colette’s mixing deck from 20 years ago is playing out across the world. The concept store Story in Manhattan describes itself as “A space that takes the point of view of a magazine, changes like a gallery, and sell things like a shop.” And inclusion has taken on new interpretations, with Story’s commitment as a platform for knowledge and community, hosting pitch nights for local entrepreneurs.

Brand partners and collaborations play out in more thoughtful and playful ways. Look at Club Monaco, which has brought together a select host of local brand partners for their New York Fifth Avenue flagship, including a Toby’s Estate Coffee & Espresso Bar and a curated collection courtesy of the inimitable eye of the legendary Strand Bookstore.

by @soandsau #coletteforever

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 19, 2017 at 3:19pm PST

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The colette website is still alive, with a series of video tributes, a space for fans to share their memories and one final gift: a mini-film by Kuntzel + Deygas starring Cap & Pep on a final canine frolic before sailing off on a tropical vacation. The credits are classic colette, a collaboration of brilliant creators coming together to delight and entice:

“Produced by Add A Dog, Paris. Hand made animations by Agnès Fauve. CG animations by Patrick Daher. Modeling by Gregory Thomas. Rendering and compositing by Pierre Chomarat. Editing by David Haddad. Music: The Kiddies Christmas Frolic (Columbia Orchestra).”

Merci, c

from WordPress https://glenmenlow.wordpress.com/2017/12/21/adieu-colette-a-tribute-to-the-iconic-french-retailer/ via IFTTT

[joejstrickl]

Adieu, Colette: A Tribute to the Iconic French Retailer

The worlds of fashion, design, retail, music and more are mourning today—the day after colette paris closed its doors forever. After 20 years of making redefining retail—making unexpected brand collaborations the norm, making experiences that surprise and provoke, making streetwear high fashion—the concept store closed shop on December 20th, as promised.

OMG WHAT A DAY #coletteforever #colette @saskialawaks #colettegaragedoor @klyonsnatborn

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 20, 2017 at 12:55pm PST

All year, and particularly these last few days, legions of fans from around the world have been making a pilgrimage to the store at 213 Rue Saint-Honoré for one last time, one last look and a memento or two before store founder Colette Roussaux and her daughter Sarah Andelman said a final farewell to customers, designers and other friends.

Toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin. Après vingt années exceptionnelles, colette devrait définitivement fermer ses portes le 20 décembre prochain. Colette Roussaux arrive à l'âge où il est temps de prendre son temps ; or, colette ne peut exister sans Colette. Des échanges ont lieu avec Saint Laurent et nous serions fiers qu'une Marque aussi prestigieuse, avec qui nous avons régulièrement collaboré au fil des années, reprenne notre adresse. Nous sommes ravis du grand intérêt que Saint Laurent a montré dans ce projet, ce qui pourrait constituer une très belle opportunité pour nos salariés. Jusqu’au dernier jour, rien ne changera. colette continuera de se renouveler toutes les semaines comme d’habitude, avec une sélection unique et de nombreuses collaborations, également disponibles sur notre site colette.fr Nous vous remercions pour votre confiance, et à bientôt chez colette, jusqu’au 20 décembre! #colette BREAKING NEWS As all good things must come to an end, after twenty wonderful years, colette should be closing its doors on December 20th of this year. Colette Roussaux has reached the time when she would like to take her time; and colette cannot exist without Colette. Negotiations are under way with Saint Laurent and we would be proud to have a Brand with such a history, with whom we have frequently collaborated, taking over our address. We are happy of the serious interest expressed by Saint Laurent in this project, and it could also represent a very good opportunity for our employees. Until our last day, nothing will change. colette will continue to renew itself each week with exclusive collaborations and offerings, also available on our website colette.fr We thank you for your support and see you soon at colette–until December 20th! #coletteforever #colette20ans #colette

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Jul 12, 2017 at 2:13am PDT

Thank you guys @coletteparis #ICICESTPARIS pic.twitter.com/9apuckwDAE

— PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) December 20, 2017

Off-White™ c/o @coletteparis ~ most recent window display titled “Place in Context” ©2017 https://t.co/jG09VxzQr4

— Off-White™ (@OffWht) December 20, 2017

@colette is all about love #coletteforever #colette

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 20, 2017 at 7:41am PST

To say it’s the end of an era is an understatement. Interbrand global director and Meta-luxury co-author Rebecca Robins shared her thoughts in a Q&A with Influencia magazine, which has kindly allowed us to run the original English-language version:

What is the value of the colette brand today ? What did colette bring to the fashion and luxury scene when it first came out ?

The inherent strength of colette was the unique point of view. Before the words ‘edit’ and ‘curation’ became the standard vocabulary that they are today, Colette gave us a way of seeing the world. Real visionaries dare to see things differently and what this unique blend of culture and commerce gave us was as insightful as it was incisive—a rare blend of vision and curation.

The magnetic appeal of this concept store, sited so symbolically on the corner of a crossroad, was that Colette was unwavering in understanding the business that she was in—he business of people and stories. This was a brand built on curiosity and discovery. The currency was in the stories that we all came back with from each visit and the surprises that we looked forward to in anticipation of the next. This was storytelling at its best.

This was a destination that transcended generations and geography. It invited people in and brought people together through everything from book signings to talks and concerts. Above all, it was a community.

What were the branding and collaboration aspects that the store democratized ?

Colette understood the relationship between brands and culture and it was a game-changer in building an inclusive ecosystem. In the fluid mix of low and high, of the named with the names that you had yet to know, the floors of the townhouse effortlessly afforded levels of access to everyone.

Colette became world-renowned in an eclectic series of collaborations, whether with Raf Simons COMME des GARÇONS x Vans in 2005, to Aston Martin in 2011 to adidas Originals in 2014 to, most recently, Saint Laurent.

Discover the unique residency of Saint Laurent at colette : a selection of Spring 18 collection, exclusive pieces and collaborationshttps://t.co/M8VOSTRqeQ pic.twitter.com/hEgg3wN0Ul

— colette (@coletteparis) November 28, 2017

Can we express regrets or satisfaction for what colette brought us?

Do we regret Stradivarius or do we celebrate the genius that lived and who gifted the world what we value so highly and appreciate today? Stradivarius exists today through the creations that have been handed down from musician to musician, from one generation to another. But they are living testament to a unique vision that could not live on after the death of the great master. It was the anti-case of knowledge transfer. So, the legacy could never be carried forward.

The unique brand that Colette brought to the world will be missed because it was loved. It will be missed because in just two decades it had defined culture, it had become part of culture. How many brands can we think of that, over time, went on to sell out, sell off, expand, extend and ultimately diluted the DNA of the brand in the process? Colette decided not to do any of those things.

At a more macro level, Colette’s closing raises a more existential question around the life of a brand today. As change has become the new constant and brands are disrupting categories, it makes us consider what the lifecycle of a brand might look like in the near future.

What does the closing of colette says about premium concept stores and the evolution of retail ?

We talk about the future of retail today in the imperative of blending content and commerce, in the art of collaborations, in experiences and storytelling. This was the very essence of Colette. We talk about influence and influencers. Colette stood apart and set a standard in the real meaning of influence. Much of Colette’s legacy is in the way that the brand opened up the possibility of what a retail experience could be to others.

There is testament to the life of a brand, in how Colette’s mixing deck from 20 years ago is playing out across the world. The concept store Story in Manhattan describes itself as “A space that takes the point of view of a magazine, changes like a gallery, and sell things like a shop.” And inclusion has taken on new interpretations, with Story’s commitment as a platform for knowledge and community, hosting pitch nights for local entrepreneurs.

Brand partners and collaborations play out in more thoughtful and playful ways. Look at Club Monaco, which has brought together a select host of local brand partners for their New York Fifth Avenue flagship, including a Toby’s Estate Coffee & Espresso Bar and a curated collection courtesy of the inimitable eye of the legendary Strand Bookstore.

by @soandsau #coletteforever

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 19, 2017 at 3:19pm PST

The colette website is still alive, with a series of video tributes, a space for fans to share their memories and one final gift: a mini-film by Kuntzel + Deygas starring Cap & Pep on a final canine frolic before sailing off on a tropical vacation. The credits are classic colette, a collaboration of brilliant creators coming together to delight and entice:

“Produced by Add A Dog, Paris. Hand made animations by Agnès Fauve. CG animations by Patrick Daher. Modeling by Gregory Thomas. Rendering and compositing by Pierre Chomarat. Editing by David Haddad. Music: The Kiddies Christmas Frolic (Columbia Orchestra).”

Merci, c

[markjsousa]

Adieu, Colette: A Tribute to the Iconic French Retailer

The worlds of fashion, design, retail, music and more are mourning today—the day after colette paris closed its doors forever. After 20 years of making redefining retail—making unexpected brand collaborations the norm, making experiences that surprise and provoke, making streetwear high fashion—the concept store closed shop on December 20th, as promised.

OMG WHAT A DAY #coletteforever #colette @saskialawaks #colettegaragedoor @klyonsnatborn

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 20, 2017 at 12:55pm PST

All year, and particularly these last few days, legions of fans from around the world have been making a pilgrimage to the store at 213 Rue Saint-Honoré for one last time, one last look and a memento or two before store founder Colette Roussaux and her daughter Sarah Andelman said a final farewell to customers, designers and other friends.

Toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin. Après vingt années exceptionnelles, colette devrait définitivement fermer ses portes le 20 décembre prochain. Colette Roussaux arrive à l'âge où il est temps de prendre son temps ; or, colette ne peut exister sans Colette. Des échanges ont lieu avec Saint Laurent et nous serions fiers qu'une Marque aussi prestigieuse, avec qui nous avons régulièrement collaboré au fil des années, reprenne notre adresse. Nous sommes ravis du grand intérêt que Saint Laurent a montré dans ce projet, ce qui pourrait constituer une très belle opportunité pour nos salariés. Jusqu’au dernier jour, rien ne changera. colette continuera de se renouveler toutes les semaines comme d’habitude, avec une sélection unique et de nombreuses collaborations, également disponibles sur notre site colette.fr Nous vous remercions pour votre confiance, et à bientôt chez colette, jusqu’au 20 décembre! #colette BREAKING NEWS As all good things must come to an end, after twenty wonderful years, colette should be closing its doors on December 20th of this year. Colette Roussaux has reached the time when she would like to take her time; and colette cannot exist without Colette. Negotiations are under way with Saint Laurent and we would be proud to have a Brand with such a history, with whom we have frequently collaborated, taking over our address. We are happy of the serious interest expressed by Saint Laurent in this project, and it could also represent a very good opportunity for our employees. Until our last day, nothing will change. colette will continue to renew itself each week with exclusive collaborations and offerings, also available on our website colette.fr We thank you for your support and see you soon at colette–until December 20th! #coletteforever #colette20ans #colette

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Jul 12, 2017 at 2:13am PDT

Thank you guys @coletteparis #ICICESTPARIS http://pic.twitter.com/9apuckwDAE

— PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) December 20, 2017

Off-White™ c/o @coletteparis ~ most recent window display titled “Place in Context” ©2017 https://t.co/jG09VxzQr4

— Off-White™ (@OffWht) December 20, 2017

@colette is all about love #coletteforever #colette

A post shared by colette (@colette) on Dec 20, 2017 at 7:41am PST

To say it’s the end of an era is an understatement. Interbrand global director and Meta-luxury co-author Rebecca Robins shared her thoughts in a Q&A with Influencia magazine, which has kindly allowed us to run the original English-language version:

What is the value of the colette brand today ? What did colette bring to the fashion and luxury scene when it first came out ?

The inherent strength of colette was the unique point of view. Before the words ‘edit’ and ‘curation’ became the standard vocabulary that they are today, Colette gave us a way of seeing the world. Real visionaries dare to see things differently and what this unique blend of culture and commerce gave us was as insightful as it was incisive—a rare blend of vision and curation.

The magnetic appeal of this concept store, sited so symbolically on the corner of a crossroad, was that Colette was unwavering in understanding the business that she was in—he business of people and stories. This was a brand built on curiosity and discovery. The currency was in the stories that we all came back with from each visit and the surprises that we looked forward to in anticipation of the next. This was storytelling at its best.

This was a destination that transcended generations and geography. It invited people in and brought people together through everything from book signings to talks and concerts. Above all, it was a community.

What were the branding and collaboration aspects that the store democratized ?

Colette understood the relationship between brands and culture and it was a game-changer in building an inclusive ecosystem. In the fluid mix of low and high, of the named with the names that you had yet to know, the floors of the townhouse effortlessly afforded levels of access to everyone.

Colette became world-renowned in an eclectic series of collaborations, whether with Raf Simons COMME des GARÇONS x Vans in 2005, to Aston Martin in 2011 to adidas Originals in 2014 to, most recently, Saint Laurent.

Discover the unique residency of Saint Laurent at colette : a selection of Spring 18 collection, exclusive pieces and collaborationshttps://t.co/M8VOSTRqeQ http://pic.twitter.com/hEgg3wN0Ul

— colette (@coletteparis) November 28, 2017

Can we express regrets or satisfaction for what colette brought us?

Do we regret Stradivarius or do we celebrate the genius that lived and who gifted the world what we value so highly and appreciate today? Stradivarius exists today through the creations that have been handed down from musician to musician, from one generation to another. But they are living testament to a unique vision that could not live on after the death of the great master. It was the anti-case of knowledge transfer. So, the legacy could never be carried forward.

The unique brand that Colette brought to the world will be missed because it was loved. It will be missed because in just two decades it had defined culture, it had become part of culture. How many brands can we think of that, over time, went on to sell out, sell off, expand, extend and ultimately diluted the DNA of the brand in the process? Colette decided not to do any of those things.

At a more macro level, Colette’s closing raises a more existential question around the life of a brand today. As change has become the new constant and brands are disrupting categories, it makes us consider what the lifecycle of a brand might look like in the near future.

What does the closing of colette says about premium concept stores and the evolution of retail ?

We talk about the future of retail today in the imperative of blending content and commerce, in the art of collaborations, in experiences and storytelling. This was the very essence of Colette. We talk about influence and influencers. Colette stood apart and set a standard in the real meaning of influence. Much of Colette’s legacy is in the way that the brand opened up the possibility of what a retail experience could be to others.

There is testament to the life of a brand, in how Colette’s mixing deck from 20 years ago is playing out across the world. The concept store Story in Manhattan describes itself as “A space that takes the point of view of a magazine, changes like a gallery, and sell things like a shop.” And inclusion has taken on new interpretations, with Story’s commitment as a platform for knowledge and community, hosting pitch nights for local entrepreneurs.

Brand partners and collaborations play out in more thoughtful and playful ways. Look at Club Monaco, which has brought together a select host of local brand partners for their New York Fifth Avenue flagship, including a Toby’s Estate Coffee & Espresso Bar and a curated collection courtesy of the inimitable eye of the legendary Strand Bookstore.

by @soandsau #coletteforever

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The colette website is still alive, with a series of video tributes, a space for fans to share their memories and one final gift: a mini-film by Kuntzel + Deygas starring Cap & Pep on a final canine frolic before sailing off on a tropical vacation. The credits are classic colette, a collaboration of brilliant creators coming together to delight and entice:

“Produced by Add A Dog, Paris. Hand made animations by Agnès Fauve. CG animations by Patrick Daher. Modeling by Gregory Thomas. Rendering and compositing by Pierre Chomarat. Editing by David Haddad. Music: The Kiddies Christmas Frolic (Columbia Orchestra).”

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Love love love #thisisamit for #ikeacolette #artevent #colette20ans #event #ikeaartevent2017 #colette

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Au Revoir, Colette Paris: The End of an Era

In a shock to the world of fashion, renowned Parisian boutique Colette will close its doors in December. The shuttering of the cult icon of haute cool, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary, signals the end of an era.

“As all good things must come to an end, after 20 wonderful years, Colette should be closing its doors on December 20 of this year,” the retailer said in a statement. “Colette Roussaux has reached the time when she would like to take her time; and Colette cannot exist without Colette.”

"colette 25" eau de parfum #Lelaboforcolette https://t.co/Vkv1TCF1Mm#colette #coletteparis http://pic.twitter.com/jvakBjJQFo

— colette (@coletteparis) May 30, 2017

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Founded in 1997 by Colette Roussaux and later run with her daughter Sarah Andelman, who lived above the store, Andelman shared the news in a post on Colette’s social media channels, with the dates 1997 and 2017 in the two circles that make up its logo.

Toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin. Après vingt années exceptionnelles, colette devrait définitivement fermer ses portes le 20 décembre prochain. Colette Roussaux arrive à l'âge où il est temps de prendre son temps ; or, colette ne peut exister sans Colette. Des échanges ont lieu avec Saint Laurent et nous serions fiers qu'une Marque aussi prestigieuse, avec qui nous avons régulièrement collaboré au fil des années, reprenne notre adresse. Nous sommes ravis du grand intérêt que Saint Laurent a montré dans ce projet, ce qui pourrait constituer une très belle opportunité pour nos salariés. Jusqu’au dernier jour, rien ne changera. colette continuera de se renouveler toutes les semaines comme d’habitude, avec une sélection unique et de nombreuses collaborations, également disponibles sur notre site colette.fr Nous vous remercions pour votre confiance, et à bientôt chez colette, jusqu’au 20 décembre! #colette BREAKING NEWS As all good things must come to an end, after twenty wonderful years, colette should be closing its doors on December 20th of this year. Colette Roussaux has reached the time when she would like to take her time; and colette cannot exist without Colette. Negotiations are under way with Saint Laurent and we would be proud to have a Brand with such a history, with whom we have frequently collaborated, taking over our address. We are happy of the serious interest expressed by Saint Laurent in this project, and it could also represent a very good opportunity for our employees. Until our last day, nothing will change. colette will continue to renew itself each week with exclusive collaborations and offerings, also available on our website colette.fr We thank you for your support and see you soon at colette–until December 20th! #coletteforever #colette20ans #colette

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Colette is arguably the original doyenne of luxury fashion with an edgy street aesthetic and the original purveyor of the pop-up store concept.

“We started to work with people like Virgil [Abloh] before he started Off White, as well as OAMC’s Luke Meier when he came from Supreme, and with the whole wave of designers like Hood By Air,” Andelman told The Business of Fashion last year. “At a certain point it didn’t make sense to have them on the ground floor anymore, so they went up with the designers.”

The three-story, 8,000-square-foot space Rue Saint-Honoré sells wares from niche film camera to souvenirs and T-shirts, jewelry and toys. Its exclusive high-low collaborations have led to unique products, independent magazines and the fashion incarnation of the Apple Watch, with curated music soundtracks another signature element of its retail mix.

“It’s the only shop where I go because they have things no one else has,” Karl Lagerfeld told BoF last year. “I buy watches, telephones, jewellery there — everything really! They have invented a formula that you can’t copy easily, because there is only one Colette, and her and Sarah are 200 percent involved.”

Now Saint Laurent (after falling out and then making up) is in talks to take over the Rue Saint-Honoré location, as Colette acknowledged to BoF: “Negotiations are under way with Saint Laurent and we would be proud to have a brand with such a history, with whom we have frequently collaborated, taking over our address.”

@sarahcolette ❤️

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Francesca Bellettini, Saint Laurent CEO said, “For the last 20 years, Colette has been such an iconic and prestigious project and destination in Paris. It feels natural to us to discuss the opportunity to take those amazing premises over in order to give them a second life.”

"Air de colette" @jean_jullien for #colette #JeanJullien

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The New York Times notes, “The closing of the store, long considered an apex of Parisian fashion trends and a vital champion of emerging labels, comes amid rising rents for retailers in Paris and increasingly unpredictable consumer habits, including a move toward more fashion-spending online.”

Discover the new @ASICSFrance #Jyuni Black collection https://t.co/5SFvQyJKOY http://pic.twitter.com/4w2gexs6eT

— colette (@coletteparis) June 1, 2017

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“The end of the Colette era is bound to raise question about the continued viability of such “concept stores,” which place an emphasis on attitude and discovery over the bottom line. (Colette famously never had a marketing plan.)”

Absolutely devastated reading the news that @Colette is closing its doors later this year. Colette to me is the ultimate shopping (and research) destination in Paris, with their well-edited buys and support for many people whether it's a big brand or a small entrepreneur or artist. When I didn't have a lot of money to buy designer clothes, I used to buy my music compilation CDs from you! For a generation, Colette was the gold standard of cool. Also, fun fact: they were one of the first stores to buy my fur accessories collaboration when I did that and I will forever be truly grateful. You will be missed. #EndOfAnEra #SaveColette

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As Bryanboy wrote on Instagram, “Colette was the gold standard of cool.”

#TripleC @Converse @coletteparis @Club75official in store & onlinehttps://t.co/Sh3fDTObNU #colette #coletteparis #converse #club75 http://pic.twitter.com/2WwcrmZizC

— colette (@coletteparis) June 24, 2017

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In what has turned out to be its final year, Colette is currently running a Balenciaga shop takeover (from 19 June to 5 August), reimagining luxury with a street edge (and car parts)—a perfect example of an iconoclastic Colette pop-up experience:

Your Nail Art by Mei Kawaijri free service until July 6th 12pm to 6pm #balenciagacolette #balenciaga @nailsbymei #colette unique nail art for the women & men fashion shows @baumann_julian

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.@BALENCIAGA is dropping logo-laden sleeping masks, mugs and nail art at @coletteparis:https://t.co/upKSyKAXei http://pic.twitter.com/gmTxNsn5M4

— Highsnobiety (@highsnobiety) June 16,

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Frühlings-Fashionnews

  Du möchtest wissen, was modetechnisch diesen Frühling abgeht? Mode- Expertin Kathrin hat hier die geballte Ladung für dich:

1.Vêtements zieht nach Zürich

Wer den Designer Demna Gvasalia persönlich kennen lernen will, der sollte a öfters in den TGV steigen, der direkt vom Gare de l’Est nach Zürich fährt. Denn von nun an wird der für seine eigene Marke Vêtements im Binzquartier entferen, während er in Paris weiterhin Creative Director von Balenciaga bleibt. Demna selber ist schon nach Küsnacht umgezogen, direkt am Zürichsee. Die vierzig Mitarbeiter folgen ihm und seinem Bruder Guram. Guram Gvasalia legt im Interview mit dem Tagesanzeiger wert darauf zu betonen, dass die hohen Steuern in Frankreich nicht der einzige Grund für den überraschenden Umzug waren. Er sagte unter anderem, dass „Paris die Kreativität tötet“, „die französische Bürokratie das Geschäft lähmt” und er „die Jungfräulichkeit der Schweiz“ liebe und „persönlich zur Ruhe kommen“ wolle. Aha. Werden in Zukunft dann die japanischen und chinesischen Touristen zum Gebäude pilgern, indem zuvor “Bernies” wohnte, um Fan-Fotos zu machen? Ob das im September 2014 gegründete Label, das mit seinem Anti-Stil und den coolen Freunden auf dem Laufsteg berühmt wurde, die Schweiz in ein Modeland verwandeln wird, wird sich zeigen. Mir persönlich hat ja Demnas H&M x Margiela-Kollektion besser gefallen (Gvasalia war damals für die Kollaboration verantwortlich) als seine Vêtements-Fashion-Statements. Aber ich übernachte ja auch nicht vor einem Kaufhaus, um mich morgens auf künstlich verknappte Ware zu stürzen. Oder anders gesagt, ich finde man sieht den Kleidern an, dass sich Demna mehr für Menschen als für Mode interessiert, wie er neulich der Süddeutschen Zeitung gestand. Im selben Artikel stand übrigens auch, dass das 300 Euro T-Shirt mit dem DHL-Aufdruck von Vêtements, identisch mit dem Original von DHL war (10 Euro auf eBay), abgesehen vom Label. 

2.Modern Appealing Clothing verklagt Ivanka Trump 

  Wer hat mehr Klagen am Hals? Vater oder Tochter? Bei Ivanka Trump wehte diese Woche eine neue Anzeige ins Haus – nach etlichen Plagiats-Vorwürfen könnte sie damit Donalds fünfzig Klagen toppen, die er seit seiner Amtseinführung bei ihm eingetrudelt sind. Während Ivanka im letzten Jahr vor allem von dem Schuh-Designer Aquazzura wegen dreisten Kopien vor Gericht bestellt wurde, klagt nun ein cooles Modelabel aus San Francisco die allgemeine Ungerechtigkeit an, die ihre Rolle als “First Daughter” ihrem Fast-Fashion-Unternehmen einbringt. Modern Appealing Clothing findet es unfair, dass Ivanka und ihr Mann Jared für den amerikanischen Präsidenten arbeiten und gleichzeitig ihre unternehmerischen Interessen verfolgen. So sass Ivanka nicht zufällig in einem Meeting mit dem japanischen Präsidenten Shinzō Abe, während ihr Label gerade eine Export-Deal mit Japan verhandelte. Und Trumps Beraterin Kellyanne Conway hatte die Wähler in einem Interview dazu aufgerufen, Ivankas Kleider zu kaufen. Obwohl mehrere amerikanische Ketten wie Nordstrom das Label Ivanka Trump aus Protest fallen liessen, verdreifachte sich der Gewinn seit Beginn der Amtseinführung ihres Vaters. 

  3.Colette feiert seinen 20.Geburtstag mit Bällchenbad 

  Das Logo: Colette und dann ein Doppelpunkt – waren es diese Punkte in denen Boutique Chefin Sarah Andelman die Bälle sah, die den zwanzigsten Geburtstag von Colette feiern sollten? Oder war es der lange Winter und die Sehnsucht nach Sommer, die “The Beach:” ein Bällchenbad a la Parisienne ins Leben riefen. Aber wer möchte nicht wieder Kind sein dürfen, wie damals bei Ikea im Kinderparadies und in Fluten aus Bällen untergehen? Am Abend bevor die Öffentlichkeit im Atrium des Musée des Arts Décoratifs lud Sarah natürlich als erstes ihre liebsten Pariser zur Pool-Party ein. Ellen von Unwert, Emmanuelle Alt, Aurelie Biedermann schienen sich prächtig zu amüsieren und trugen mit dem Hashtag #colette20ans die Geburtstagsglückwünsche in die Welt. 

  4.Tom Ford pfeift auf “see now, buy now“.

  Gerade noch war ein Designer nach dem anderen: Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger und Burberry auf den Zug „see now, buy now” aufgesprungen und schienen mit der Bilanz zufrieden zu sein: sofortiger Verkauf nach der Schau, anstatt nach sechs Monaten. Doch da springt schon wieder einer ab. Tom Ford kehrt nach achtzehn Monaten zurück zum alten Rhythmus: So schnell geht das in der Mode. Im kommenden Herbst wird er wieder Frühlingsmode im September in New York zeigen. Warum? “Der Lieferungs-Kalender der Boutiquen passt nicht zum “see now, buy now-“ Kalender der Modenschauen. Wir haben einen Monat Verkaufszeit verloren, weil unsere Ware in  der Reserve blockiert war,” erklärt Ford. Das Konzept scheint nur bei Labels aufzugehen, die hauptsächlich ihre Mode über eigene Boutiquen vertreiben.  

  5.Vogues-Kinder verloben sich  

  Es ist eben doch anders herum: Gemeinsamkeiten ziehen sich an. Warum sonst sollten Fancesco Carrozzini und Bee Shaffer heiraten wollen? Sind und waren ihre Mütter nicht beide zufällig die mächtigsten Frauen in der Modewelt, nämlich Vogue-US-Chefredakteurin und Vogue-Italien-Chefredakteurin. Traurig nur, dass Anna Wintour nicht mehr mit Franca Sozanni auf dem Ball tanzen kann. Die Mutter von Fancesco Carrozzini ist im Dezember letzten Jahres an Krebs gestorben. Die Modewelt trauert immer noch um sie und freut sich vielleicht daher um so mehr über gute Neuigkeiten von einem wunderschönen Paar. Nur Lana del Ray wird nicht bei dieser Promi-Hochzeit singen, ist sie als Ex-Freundin von Fancesco Carrozzini wahrscheinlich weniger begeistert, dass die Frau nach ihr die Richtige sein soll.  

Kathrin

[mencecle]

Swim and jump 🌴🌴🌴 @colette #thebeachparis #colettebeach #colette20ans #lenombril #lenombrilparis (at Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris)