As you already know, unfortunately Colette, the legendary Parisian concept store, will close forever on December 20, 2017 (click here for a previous article). Founded in 1997 by Colette Roussaux, the house has been led by her daughter Sarah Andelmanin recent years. But before the amazing mother-daughter team says good-bye to their Rue St.-Honoré space for good, they are hosting the last in a season-long series of pop-up takeovers.
But who will be the label that will be the last to fill Colette’s famous first floor? It’s Saint Laurent! This might sound bizarre as you might remember the clash the two brands had a few years ago after Colette started selling ironic tees that referenced the Saint Laurent brand («It ain’t Saint Laurent without Yves») when Hedi Slimane was at the helmet of design. After this incident, the label pulled its merchandise indefinitely from the store. Now, the wind freshened and Saint Laurent’s recent creative director Anthony Vaccarello has dreamed up a series of highly collectible collaborative items to celebrate the traditions and iconic memories of Parisian daily life for the pop-up shop. Rumors are out that this might be a test-run as Saint Laurent might be taking over the Colette space for its own store in 2018.
Vespa for Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, 6,900 euros ($8,100), available at Colette
My favorite? The all-black Vespa, the most common and stylish way to get around crowded Paris.
Ruby for Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello helmet, 2,500 euros ($2,900), available at Colette
And to go with it, you will need the glossy black and fully crystal-embellished motorcycle helmet made with Ruby.
Polaroid for Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello custom vintage SX-70 camera, 500 euros ($587), available at Colette
Among the must-have pieces you will find something for every budget, from a customized vintage Polaroid SX-70 camera, a leopard-print Arkaic Concept skateboard, to a box of Pierre Marcolini custom chocolates and many more…
Arkaic Concept for Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello leopard skate deck, 195 euros ($229), available at Colette
Pierre Marcolini for Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello “Les Cœurs de Saint Laurent Dorés” chocolates, 49 euros ($57), available at Colette
Should none of that get your attention, check out those pieces below…
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello fetish toy, from 250 to 395 euros ($294 to $463), available at Colette
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello set of stickers, 25 euros ($29), available at Colette
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté makeup palette, 150 euros ($176), available at Colette
Saint Laurent’s Colette pop-up will be open from November 27 to December 20 at 213 Rue St.-Honoré in Paris.
LoL, Sandra
B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen for Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello portable speaker, 295 euros ($346), available at Colette
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello 2018 calendar, 195 euros ($229), available at Colette
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Patti Smith sweatshirt, 690 euros ($808), available at Colette
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello bag, 1,150 euros ($1,348), available at Colette
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello lighter, 5 euros ($6), available at Colette
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Bryan Ferry tee, 320 euros ($375), available at Colette
Photos: Courtesy of Saint Laurent
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