Over the last couple of months we have kept you posted on the renovations at famous Parisian concept store Colette. The store worked together with Wonderwall on the redesign, the same architects that are also responsible for all Bape stores worldwide, some Uniqlo stores, the Original Fake store in Tokyo and many other incredible retail outlets around the globe. Thus we had of course big expectations.
In the matter of less than two months they changed the entire store and created something amazing. The sneaker section moved to the ground floor and has become a massive glass sneaker wall. Also they introduce the Tee Box, a large box made out of glass and metal, housing all t-shirts of the store. The Tee Box is also located at the ground floor. Furthermore Colette introduces shop in shops of Original Fake, Bape, Alife as well as BBC/Ice Cream. The Original Fake and Bape sections you can see on the image here above.
Overall the store has been cleaned up and appears much more structured than before. The water bar also got renovated and now has more of a restaurant feel to it than before. Accessories are being presented in free hanging boxes, that are also equipped with light. The magazine section grew in size and is also more organized, just like the Beauty section of the store. On the first floor you still find the gallery, as well as the haute couture brands.

What can we say? Mind-blowing. How can one store do this much? The new design is clean, sleek and displays much better and more efficiently all categories of product that Colette represents and sells. Also it seems like the new interior is much more efficient, allowing Colette to display overall much more product. The amount of sneakers and t-shirts now present, would have been almost un-imaginable in the old interior.

Bottom line, get on a plane, or hop on the train, and check out the new and renovated Colette store live, pictures can only say so much.
We have lots more images of the newly renovated Colette Paris store after the jump.

Paris based Hoon made a name for itself as a high end jewelry line to date. Today we present you their first venture into clothing. The Hoon Clothing Collection only consists of leather jackets, translating well their philosophy of jewelry into clothing. Only the finest leathers were used and nice metal details make a good finish. Most pieces were inspired in terms of look and fit of the classic baseball jacket, but with a more fitted silhouette.
Have a detailed look at the first Hoon collection after the jump.

The Jalouse Rocks Paris Festival introduces the best of the European pop scene. A useful and musical way of celebrating the end of Men Fashion Week and a nice way ofwaiting for the Couture shows in Paris.

The festival takes place at three locations: Showcase, Paris-Paris and Le Baron; three nights: June 27, 28 and 29th 2008: around ten artists already confirmed. A british double-decker will connect you to the next location, where the music will be!

Here’s the official tee of the event, created by local Parisian artist André, who is actuallyalso running both Paris Paris and Le Baron. The t-shirt is now available at Sold Out.

We have reported already about the Vans Syndicate Spring 2008 collaboration pack with Pendleton, but we have not seen them in store so far. Starcow in Paris got them in this week and has got all three models available now!

Soon Colette will be hosting an exhibition of the works of Eric Elms. The artist and designer has worked with many companies in the past years including Supreme, Stussy, Undefeated and others.
Here we give you a preview of what his soon to open exhibition will be showing. Overall the exhibition is showcasing works that inspired him to do his commercial works. The exhibition opens May 5th and will run until May 31rst.
After the jump many more works of the artist.

We give you a first look inside the newly opened Kitsuné flagship store in Paris. The store carries the Kitsuné mens and womens collection, the Paris store only Richelieu collection, Kitsuné x Pierre Hardy footwear, Kitsuné x Schiesser underwear, James Heeley x Kitsuné candles and of course Kitsuné Music. I think this list makes it clear, that you have to stop by the shop on your next Paris trip.
Rue De Richelieu
75001 Paris
The interior has been kept very classic and almost oldschool, taking inspiration from classic menswear boutiques. After the jump pictures of the interior and also some pics of the in store-only collection.

Celebrating fun, ambitious women from around the world, Reebok debuts the Freestyle World Tour Collection. The Collection features a fully integrated footwear and apparel line inspired by the world’s most glamorous and fashion-forward cities- Tokyo, Paris, New Delhi, Madrid, London and NYC.

Each sneaker is paired with a rising star from each of the represented cities Ai Yasuda for Tokyo, Yelle for Paris, Sagarika Ghatge for New Delhi, Bimba Bose for Madrid, DJ Nikki Beatnik for London, and Sheetal Sheth for NYC.
The Tokyo Freestyle sneaker debuted in February represented by Ai Yasuda, one of Tokyo’s first NFL cheerleaders. The Paris sneaker makes it debut in March and will be represented by French singer/songwriter Yelle. The shoe design is a bit femme fatale as it incorporates pink bows with it’s black and red theme.
The New Delhi kicks will become available in May and will be represented by Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge. The Indian-inspired sneakers and apparel resemble traditional Indian clothing with vibrant colors and adornments. 
This September, during London Fashion Week, the London piece of the collection will debut in all its patriotic glory as the Tower of London’s iconic raven is embroidered on the Freestyle’s heel. The London collection will be represented by the talented DJ Nikki Beatnik.
The final installment of the collection, NYC, will debut in November highlighting New York’s famous yellow taxi and graphic prints of popular street names. NYC will be represented by actress Sheetal Sheth, who stars in the upcoming film “Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World.”
Each of the Freestyle shoes will retail for $85, and the corresponding apparel collection of hoodies, track jackets, T-shirts and sweatshirts range from $28 to $75.
Check out detailed images of all sneakers after the jump.

Also seen this week at the UNITED Tradeshow in Las Vegas was Scandinavia’s CTRL label.
Moving away from being a strict skate brand, CTRL is moving towards more street centric looks with a collection carrying t-shirts, varisty based jackets, and knitted vneck sweaters.
Visit CTRL at www.ctrlclothing.com
More photos after the jump.

Black Rainbow from Paris will finally be launching their online store. Today between 10am and 12pm the store will go online and offer their entire product catalogue online.

We introduce to you today a new French brand out of Paris – Costume Trois Pieces. The name describes a classic suite, consisting of jacket, pants and vest. For now the brand does not have a lot to offer, just a couple of t-shirts and hoodies. But there is something about the name that just works. They have already been picked up by Colette and a couple of other very good accounts, it will be interesting to see what the brand will be doing in the future.
After the jump a couple of more pieces by Costume Trois Pieces.