COLETTE NEWS JANUARY ’11

COLETTEText: Guillaume Salmon from colette

Guillaume Salmon is PR for colette since more than 7 years, enjoying to be in the middle of different culture and microcosms… From the west coast of France, he is a Parisian since ever and for ever for one reason, because Paris is Magic!!! He will be proud and glad to relate to the colette way of life and here, lists his favorite finds from colette month after month.

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TRON : L’Héritage
To mark the release of TRON: Legacy, February 9th, Disney unveils the film’s futuristic universe at colette from January 3rd to 15th.
From fashion to high-tech products, each person presents us with his interpretation of the film: 3-D glasses by Oakley, Thrustmaster induction charger, the Razer mouse, Monster headphones and iPod dock, the Opening Ceremony collection, Jérome Rousseau shoes, tee-shirts by Clot, Douglas Lloyd, Lee Swillingham & Stuart Spalding and Fabien Baron, New Era caps, Medicom figurines, the Ateliers Ruby motorcycle helmet, Burton snowboard shoes, tennis Superga and Fury by Reebok (in March). From January 10th to 15th, do not miss the TRON window by Alexandre de Betak!
On the occasion of the colette Amusement Club on Wednesday, January 26th (from 4 pm to 6 pm), Tron Evolution Xbox 360 stations will be available for an interactive exploration of the film’s history ranging from the original Tron movie from 1982 to the latest Tron: Legacy.

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Alexander Olch
After his collaboration with Thomas Erber for the Cabinet of Curiosities, colette invites you to rediscover Alexander Olch, American director and designer of ties, bow ties, notebooks, wallets… in a dedicated corner from January 17th to 29th. He furnishes the fraternities of Harvard and the most exclusive clubs in New York who appreciate his chic style. Meet Alexander Olch at colette Wednesday, January 19th at 6 pm to learn how to tie your tie!

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Mr Hare x Bunney
The most exquisite shoehorn, perfect for the shoe lover who has it all, is the result of this first time collaboration between the English jeweler Bunney and the shoemaker Mr. Hare. This shoehorn is designed in Scottish cow horn, polished with a mirror finish, the handle is inlaid with jewels, onyx (38) or garnet (12), and the logo of the two houses is stamped on solid silver coins. A limited edition of 50, exclusively at colette for France. God Save the Chic!

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Ursa Major
Ursa Major (‘The Great Bear’), based in Vermont, created by Oliver Sweatman (ex-Sharps) proposes a Super Natural skin care for men. The first product, the Stellar Shave Cream, is made with essential oils and composed of 98.7 % natural ingredients. The luxurious texture, the subtle aroma and unbeatable performance will leave you craving your next shave!!

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All Gone
All Gone, the essential street culture publication, published by La MJC, is celebrating five years of existence.
Also, for the first time in its history, the two covers of the book will be entirely in Nubuck. Since 2006, All Gone compiles nearly 200 products from the highlights of the 2010 year, selected from hundreds of brand references. Distilled to 250 pages, by photographers and artists from all areas, the most wanted objects on the street planet have once again found their proper due in this bible. An essential item, as collectible as the products to which it pays homage, All Gone 2010 is published in 1200 copies and available in two colors. Signing in the presence of the La MJC team on January 22nd from 5:30 pm.

Text: Guillaume Salmon from colette

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