is colette really that fresh?

[werdtoyourmoms]

my opinion is no.

[mickawes]

I was kinda pissed off with the guys collection there. Its like they stuck us in the employee lounge or something. If I was a chick, I think I would have a lot better time there.

The little resturaunt is good tho. I love the water menu! Also, alot of the little trinkets and electronics seem to be kinda old, but theyre still pretty rare (at least the electronics).

If you havent found what youre looking for at Colette, head to StarCow which is like a 10 minute walk up the Rue du St. Honor, its on the left had side. Quite a bit of guys merchandise, mostly all skate streetwear. But its a fun little shop.

[faust]

my opinion is no.

L'Eclaireur > Colette

BTW, almost nobody goes to Colette to buy clothes - they make more money in books, cds, magz, accessories, etc.

[Guest bed]

Is collette just a glorified sneaker shop?

What brands do they carry there?

[nairb49]

Heard a lot about L'Eclaireur, too bad I didn't know about it when I was last in Paris. Will have to check it out next time.

Colette is a neat place, but its almost like a tourist/mainstream showcase for underground stuff. They carry alot of the "right stuff" to get SFers going, which is how they maintain their status I suppose.

Magazine selection is pretty great though.

[M4TM]

if i'm in paris - i try to stop by there. so i guess that means that i think they're fresh.

[6MT]

i thought collete is a well cater retail store? or there are 2 colette?

[Tisswat]

To me, Colette is more like a (cool) tourist stop. I never buy anything there, but it's nice to watch the punters every now and then.

When it comes to shopping, there's plenty of more interesting spots in Paris.

[Mbrand]

To me, Colette is more like a (cool) tourist stop. I never buy anything there, but it's nice to watch the punters every now and then.

When it comes to shopping, there's plenty of more interesting spots in Paris.

Agreed.

Plus The fact that they overprice everything won't help to buy.

[greentea]

didnt the paris dunks came out of there?

[Cue]

i thought it was wicked - an ace array of products.

it was too packed when i was there however - it was uncomfortable just getting through the store.

and yeah, the prices are up there ... i walked away empty-handed due to that, and the fact it was so crowded it was like being on the tube at rush-hour

[faust]

Is collette just a glorified sneaker shop?

What brands do they carry there?

No, it's a glorified gift shop. :-)

They do have some interesting clothes, but they buy in very tiny quantities. They carry Junya Watanabe, Dries van Noten, CDG, Cloak, etc... Brands changes quickly though, because they are trend oriented.

[Mbrand]

You may read this:

http://freshnessmag.com/v4/2006/08/13/freshness-feature-colette/

[djrajio]

The L'Eclaireur boutique in Minami-Aoyama is quite nice.

[chris_n]

as they say at starcow, "motherfucking colette"

that shit is way overpriced. a cool music selection though.

[Tisswat]

You may read this:

http://freshnessmag.com/v4/2006/08/13/freshness-feature-colette/

I have never seen it that quiet though. Those pictures must have been taken at 9 in the morning.

[faust]

The L'Eclaireur boutique in Minami-Aoyama is quite nice.

Yea? Do you think they'll give Lift a run for its money? Probably not :-)

[azad]

whenever im there i dont leave the ground floor.

[Caps Lock]

I saw a 500 euro polo shirt from Fred Perry, I thought I would shit myself. Talk about OUCH!

[Guest bed]

No, it's a glorified gift shop. :-)

They do have some interesting clothes, but they buy in very tiny quantities. They carry Junya Watanabe, Dries van Noten, CDG, Cloak, etc... Brands changes quickly though, because they are trend oriented.

I like the sound of that. I thought they only sold dunks and all that jazz. Shows what I know.

[xcoldricex]

Yea? Do you think they'll give Lift a run for its money? Probably not :-)

nope lift >>>>>>>>>>>>> l'eclaireur. by far.

[werdtoyourmoms]

there were a couple pieces that i would have bought. there was a french designer who had a hoodie with a slight arabic pattern, and a dangly little cotton ball coming from the hood, which was excellent, but just slightly out of price range.

the other thing i saw was a visvim belt, and it was 575 euros.

[jubei]

I liked Royal Cheese when I visited. No sneakers, but lots of nice denim and t shirts.