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Colette Experience
What is a trip to Paris without a visit to Colette on Rue Saint-Honore? Always an experience, never dull, this boutique is a world class destination for fashion and trends with hundreds of distinctive, diverse items reflective of its status as first class shopping destination.
Black and Paper Chat during Paris Fashion Week in Colette.
What is Colette?
Fashion is a piece of the puzzle. It is art, watches, food, streetwear. And there is intimacy here. The buyers select but 1 person decides on what is in the store. It is all one vision. But Colette loves life.
Are there plans to open another store?
NEVER! There are no plans. All the focus is on this store.
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Why do non-fashion brands want to be sold here?
They want to touch another type of clients. We can display products in a new way. We had an event with Samsung. Coca Cola (Special Edition Bottle), Happy Plugs, Fuji Camera, Disney, World Cup, and Moet Chandon had special “Colette Collections” only available here.
The Colette Café is a meeting point especially at Fashion Week, there are people from all over the world.
(Side note: During our conversation a well-known magazine editor and publisher came by our table to say “hi.”)
It is a destination where fashion people have to come. Lagerfeld came in to shop without the drama. He is often here. But all customers are treated equally, the same service whether Jay Z or a person who walks in for the first time for a 4.00 euro café or a 4000 euro one of a kind Ready to Wear jacket.
It is a meeting point all the time. It is very difficult to get bored in Colette. There is always investment in the store to keep it fresh and new, it is the curiosity factor. Like the menu designs and wallpaper, these are redone every 2 weeks.
There is always an event ranging from a pop up store to book signing. Vogue Creative Director Grace Coddington had a successful book signing.
The Burberry London Fashion Week See Now Buy Now event was very successful. We had a video feed of the runway show, then after we allowed viewers to buy the see and buy the collection
Independent Brands are always supported in the store.
YES! They are the future.
Paskal Clothes form the Ukraine .
Sacai from Japan is great, a brand mixing RTW with Bespoke.
The Fabrizio Viti shoe collection is a must have.
What’s popular now ?
Chris Kane Sweatshirts are popular. Kongol hats, Puma High Heels. Streetwear is in the store’s DNA.
What about shopping online?
The website is the Colette experience but on a screen. Everything in the store is online.
Colette is located in Paris at 213 Rue Saint Honore or go to:www.colette.fr
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Hasselblad Review
Hasselblad X1D Review
How did you start as a photographer?
I became a photographer by chance. I was studying International Relations in Paris, then panning to go to London to study law but as fate would have it I had a good friend who was a photographer. I began assisting him then fell in love with the camera and photography. That is how I started my career.
What camera do you normally use?
I have always used Nikon cameras, usually I work with the D750 and the D810.
You tested the Hasselblad X1D, What where your initial feelings about the camera?
I was curious when the opportunity arose to see how the mirrorless medium format performed because I knew the reputation of the brand. When I have important commercial shoots and the budget allows I place Hasselblad on my wish list, great image quality. However, I was never hands-on with a camera because I let my assistants do all the necessary adjustments and settings.
Testing the X1D I was very hands-on. It feels great, light, the ergonomic grip is comfortable. Usually, I use a neck strap because I do not want to risk letting the camera drop out of my hand, especially one that costs 9400 euros.
I found the camera setting menu very well edited. It felt like I did not have to go through as many camera settings in the menu as I do with my Nikon.
I really enjoyed the touch screen for viewing and settings, very simple.
How fast can the X1D shoot images?
The camera is fast but focusing can be difficult. Maybe I was doing something wrong but the lens I was using (XCD 90mm f/3.5) only had one focal point. I had to focus on the model and then reframe the image while my finger was pressing the shutter button half way down. I am used to the Nikon focal multiple point system. I found this annoying because it resulted in unfocused pictures.
Using a Medium format camera was there a higher level of expectation?
Yes! The expectation was higher and I was not disappointed. The images were sharp.
Was the Camera Interface Intuitive?
Before reading the camera manual I wanted to see how intuitive the camera was for a new user. The camera interface is adaptable quick, ready to usage for a short period of time. I was able to make adjustments and began shooting. The manual was good for referencing, very complete.
The Auto Focus Mode
The Auto Focus was very fast, perhaps faster than my Nikon. I was shooting in low light but I had no problems with the setting.
ISO Mode
Shooting in low light I sometimes had to shoot as high as 6400 iso but I did not lose the image sharpness. The grain quality was acceptable when blowing up an image 100 times in Photoshop.
Battery Life
This was my biggest disappointment. I went through a fully charged battery after only shooting 500 images. Luckily there were extra batteries in the test kit. For outdoor shooting where there is no access to electricity the camera is a disadvantage.
The fashion production you shot with the X1D, how did the camera perform?
Overall I enjoyed shooting with the X1D. I could use high ISO settings in addition to opening the aperture to 3.5.
I was happy with the results I produce with the Hasselblad X1D.
Dale Grant is professional photographer, instructor, and Black and Paper contributor.
For more information: www.dalegrantphotography.com
France 24 looks back on the iconic career of singer George Micheal. YES! We were fans!
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Tech Sexy with Hasselblad and Filippa K
The Hasselblad X1D is the latest model from the esteemed camera maker but what makes this medium format picture taking device different is the fact it is mirrorless. Compact, powerful, and rugged but with impressive handling dynamics.
We tested the X1D by producing fashion shoot with Black and Paper Creative Colleague Dale Grant featuring looks from Swedish brand Filippa K.
Model-Ludwig Staude from Indeed Models Berlin
Make Up and Hair by Carmen Rachel
The Hasselblad X1D Camera is a on the Black and Paper Christmas List for 2016.
For more information go to:www.hasselblad.com
For the newest FilippaK store check online.
Read Dale’s upcoming review soon.
We are still in a state of shock of what happened in our home city at the Christmas Market, 12 dead and 48 injured, our heartfelt condolences to the all the victims. The details are still sketchy as to who and why performed this act of violence.
Given its 20th century history, Berlin became a city of tolerance, a place where everyone can come and be themselves, attracting people from all over world who wanted to experience the eccentric charm offered seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Berliners have prided themselves on their city’s openness.
While it has been confirmed the Christmas Market attack, was an act of terrorism there has been no solid evidence it was committed by refugees housed in the city. One man has been detained but there is growing doubt he is not the perpetrator. Whoever committed this crime, we have our fingers crossed he will be brought to justice quickly.
The Spirit of Berlin will continue to move forward after this tragic event.
ICH BIN EIN BERLINER
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Black and Paper Christmas 2106 Watches
Classic timepieces that will last forever.
Swatch SISTEM
An upscale premium watch at an affordable price from Swatch, the Sistem is a handsome automatic watch encased in a stainless steel body designed made for business or a sophisticated evening on the town.
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Breguet Classique 7147
With a look of refinement, the 7147 pays homage to 
Breguet’s decorative heritage with decorative codes reproduced in modern time pieces in the form of silvered gold dials and engraved name on both sides of the numeral 12 is a sign of authenticity. Ultra-thin, self winding, with a sapphire crystal caseback gives the wearer a chance to observe the inner mechanics of the watch.
For more information go to:www.breguet.com
Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Dual Time Silver
The Grande Seconde Dual Time l Silver Self Winding mechanical movement in a stainless steel 43 mm diameter, alligator band. each with an individual serial number.
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