Tag Archives: Colette

Olympia Le-Tan’s AW 10-11 collection at colette

Posted on August 1, 2010 by cheriecity

Paris-based designer, DJ and society gal, Olympia Le-Tan has launched her second collection of minaudières and bags at colette, based on her favourite classic novels. Following her first full collection of luxuriously crafted clutch bags for the Paris concept store … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Designers, Paris, Shopping | Tagged André, Andre Saraiva, Colette, concept store Paris, crafted bag, embroidery, handmade, handmade purse, handsewn, hardback book clutch bag, illustrated handbag, minaudiere, Monsieur A, Olympia Le-Tan, Paris, Paris DJ, Paris society, Pierre Le-Tan, Purple Diary Boutique, tote bag | Leave a comment

Hermès x colette

Posted on July 23, 2010 by cheriecity

Ever pondered on how to tie a silk scarf? Being part Iranian and speaking French surprisingly hasn’t bestowed upon me that sixth sense of how to knowingly drape a scarf, so thank goodness that Hermès is launching a fanzine, website … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Paris, Shopping, Stores | Tagged art of the trench, Bali Barett, Birkin Bag, Burberry, Colette, concept store Paris, Dazed & Confused, Dean Langley, fashion fanzine, Francesca Burns, Hermes Pour Liberty, Hermés silk scarf, i-D, J'aime mon Carré, liberty of london, Matt Irwin, silk scarf, social media campaign | 2 Comments

Colette Opens Beauty Pharmacie

Posted on May 3, 2010 by cheriecity

Colette staff swap their Lanvin pastel quilted jackets for Margiela-style white coats at their new first floor Pharmacie – an espace beauté, dedicated to their favourite cosmetics and skincare products from around the world. Offering personally-tailored advice and a cool, … Continue reading →

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Chérie lust-have: Karl Lagerfeld x Diet Coke

Posted on April 7, 2010 by cheriecity

First came the covetable Karl Lagerfeld teddy bear, then the Mini Karl Tokidoki figure, and now the Kaiser has lent his image to the latest limited edition Diet Coke bottle. Designing the bottle featuring his silhouette and a hot pink … Continue reading →

Posted in Designers, Fashion, News, Shopping | Tagged Alicia Drake, Baptiste Giacobini, Chanel, Coca Cola, Coco Rocha, Colette, Colette Paris, Côte d'Azur, designer drink, Diet Coke, fashion designer, iPod, Kaiser Karl, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld Diet Coke, Karl Lagerfeld teddy bear, Lalique crystal, limited edition Diet Coke bottle, Mini Karl Tokidoki, Paris, Selfridges, The Beautiful Fall | Leave a comment

André moves from street to gallery…

Posted on February 7, 2010 by cheriecity

I’m becoming more and more convinced that it’s not Sharkozy who runs Paris, but in fact André. No party is complete without him and you’d find it pretty hard not to encounter Monsieur A, his dandyish graffiti character, around town. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Exhibitions, France, Paris, Shopping, Stores | Tagged André, Andre Saraiva, Beatrice Inn, Colette, concept store, exhibition, France, graffiti artist, Henrietta Saraiva, Hotel Amour, Krazy Kat, Le Baron, Le Paris Paris, love graffiti, Monsieur A, New York, olivier zahm, painting, Paris, Paris nightclub, Paris Paris, Pierre Le-Tan, Purple Fashion Magazine, Purple magazine, rue de la fidélité, rue Saint-Honore, silk screen, sketches, street art, Tokyo, Uffie | Leave a comment

Espresso and biscotti with Marc?

Posted on January 16, 2010 by cheriecity

I’ve never been so excited about the opening of a cafe before, but when the barista in question is Marc Jacobs (sadly Marc won’t be pouring the shots himself), then it is more than a little bit special. Adding to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cafes, Designers, Milan, News, Shopping, Stores, italy | Tagged Accessories, biscotti, Brera, cafe-bar, coffee, coffee beans, Colette, concept store, corso como, designer, dover street market, espresso, in-store cafe, italy, jacobs by marc jacobs, juergen teller, Marc by Marc Jacobs, marc jacobs, marc jacobs cafe, Milan, northern italy, piazza del carmine, starbucks, stephan jaklitsch | Leave a comment

Dinner at La Fidélité

Posted on December 14, 2009 by cheriecity

It takes a special kind of restaurant to lure models to the dodgy Rue Saint-Denis area of eastern Paris to munch on bloodied steak and chocolate fondant. Colette’s Fashion Week dinner for Alexander Wang at La Fidélité was well-documented in the … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Paris, Restaurants | Tagged 10 arrondissement, alexander wang, André, brasserie, brioche pain perdu, brouilly, canal saint-martin, Chateau d'Eau, chocolate fondant, Colette, dasha zhukova, Eastern Paris, entrecote, Gare de l'Est, la clique, lara stone, les zingot, Lionel Bensemoun, lou doillon, milla jovovich, natasha poly, olivier zahm, Paris, Paris fashion week, rue de la fidélité, rue saint-denis, steak, traditional French food | Leave a comment

A birthday gift from Alber Elbaz…

Posted on December 2, 2009 by cheriecity

Happy birthday Lanvin, you’re looking much more youthful than your 12o years! To celebrate the house’s enduring legacy, Alber Elbaz has given us all a slice of the birthday cake, in the shape of three beautifully illustrated, limited-edition note books … Continue reading →