Sarah Adelman | Colette | Just An Idea
“All good things must come to an end”, colette explained on Instagram. Today, the internationally-renowned concept store has announced that it is closing. Opened 20 years ago on March 20, 1997 by Colette Rousseaux and her daughter Sarah Andelman, the boutique has grown to be a breath of fresh air in the fashion industry where the idea was always to make the space on 213 rue Saint Honoré a meeting point of fashion, design, music, beauty and cutting edge technology. From the water bar to books and sneakers, via the unforgettable events of every kind and the first floor dedicated to prestigious collaborations, the innovative concept store quickly became a pilgrimage of cool in the French capital. Recognizable by its signature blue color, it was the first of its kind to be associated with couture houses like Chanel, Comme des Garçons, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga. colette will close its doors for the last time on December 20 after two decades of pleasing Parisians and tourists alike while Saint Laurent is tipped to take over the address. Watch this space.
