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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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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.
As a fan of scarves I am happy to recommend Title of Work as a Christmas Gift for 2016. A New York City menswear brand founded by Jonathan Meizler mixing art with fashion resulting in statement accessories.
Title of Men is available in fine stores worldwide.
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Black and Paper Christmas List 2016
You Can Never Go Wrong with a Gift by Chanel
For Her
An out-and-out classic, Chanel No.5 is a cultural seedbed for woman’s fragrance. “What do I wear to bed? Why, Chanel No. 5 of course.” Chanel has always been associated with glamour and fabulousness, attributed to the women who wear it. So rear is a scent with qualities that inspire a wearer.
For Him
Allure Homme Sport from Chanel is a citrus based contemporary scent for men with touches of amber and cedar. What I like about this cologne is the fact it compliments without overpowering the wearer. Allure Homme Sport is a man’s fragrance for activity, a dash but no smelling like he is in rush, a winner.
Chanel is available in fine stores worldwide.
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Philips presents IMPECCABLE!
For the modern man dressing well has become a part of life. His style is a way to be recognized without saying much, flaunting his status in a visual way.
SUCCESS! Dressing for success starts before putting on the clothes.
ALLURE! The Styling Grail Rules for wearing a White Shirt are: It has to be clean and It has to be crisp.
DEBONAIR! Ironed clothing is an inconspicuous detail which is noticed.
PRIDE! Well-pressed looks always gain respect!
INSPIRE! Flawlessly dressed and groomed are key ingredients of the masculine chic style. 
Philips Perfect Care Elite Iron is available in stores and online.
Pics by Dale Grant
Styling by Hercules Terres.
An Original Black and Paper Production
Stay tuned for a listing of the fashion credits.
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Le Bon Marche Paris
Paris is the capitol of shopping so of course it would be home to the first department store, Le Bon Marche. Housed in a building from the 19th century that on the left bank near Blvd St. Germain, Le Bon Marche is the most boutique like Grand Magasin in the city showcasing established as well as new designers. For avid shoppers this place is inspiring with so much charm.
Berlin, 01.07.2016.
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T-Michael on Style
During Seek Fashion Trade Show in Berlin I met the always stylish T-Michael. I managed to get him to answer a question menswear and dressing.
Please forgive the background noise.
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Armani Fall Menswear 2016
EMPORIO ARMANI went with loose pants and sportswear with exotic and futuristic details.
Classic Looks with subtle shades and cuts fitted to the figure. Of course the luxury fabrics were on display in the forms of sweaters and other outerwear pieces.