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.

Sounds Good is a label and store concept by United Arrows. Recently their new Shibuya store opened its doors. Next to its own collection, the store also presents a variety of other sportswear brands, including the new Nike Sportswear collection, as well as other high end lines from all major sportswear companies.
As usual, the Japanese store looks great. For the opening they exhibited a couple of sculptures made up of Nike sneakers. Pics via Detz Matsuda/Yoshikage Kajiwara.
Many more images of the new Sounds Good Shibuya Store follow after the jump.

Yesterday we showed you first images of the new Nike Sportswear flagship store at 21 Mercer in Soho. Today we give you a look at the exclusive product that will be releasing at the store on its opening on August 22nd.
On the 22nd of August you will see the release of the Nike Air Force 1 Lux, coming in overall 12 colorways and only at the new flagship store. The REjuven8, a model that we introduced to you earlier this year, will also be coming in a nice line-up of colors, along with the new Lunar Racer, sporting the new Nike Flywire technology. Last but not least Nike will be releasing a technical M-65 patchwork jacket. The M-65 jacket is a true classic of military design. Updated and re-imagined as part of the NSW collection, it is produced from a highly functional three layer laminate waterproof breathable nylon. Each jacket comes with a different patwork layout and is thus unique.
If we did not give you enough reasons to pass by the new store, then we do not know what else to do!
After the jump detailed images of the other product.

With anticipation many have been waiting for the new Silly Thing store in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong collective has made big moves this past year and their product is finally also available in a couple of international doors, including Colette and The Hideout.
Today we can finally show you first images of the Silly Thing store, which will be opening its doors on August 16th. The store looks as expected amazing. We would call the interior design a "modern chalet" style, as they used a lot of natural woods and mixed it with modern lamps and design details.
Have a detailed look at the soon to open Silly Thing store after the jump.

The buzz around Nike Sportswear does not seem to stop any time soon. This past Friday the Berlin 080808 store also opened its doors in the heart of Berlin Mitte. Across the street from Nort Berlin (on Muenzstrasse in the backyard is the entrance), you find the new Nike Sportswear pop-up store, which strikes with great interior design and of course special products, most of which we have presented in the last couple of months. The location is split into a store area and a gallery area. Last but not least you find Nike iD stations to design your own shoes, as well.
The opening last Friday was a great success, with lots of people rolling through. Have a look at the new store and make sure to visit on your next Berlin trip.
More pictures to follow after the jump.

On July 19th the new eYe Junya Watanabe Comme Des Garcons flagship store in Hong Kong opened its doors. Situated at 22 Wyndham Street, the store is close to Visvim, Neighborhood/Wtaps, BBC/Ice Cream and the Comme Des Garcons flagshipstore in Hong Kong.
Yet another Japanese brand that goes to Hong Kong, making it an even more attractive shopping destination. Via I.T.
Many more images of the new store after the jump.

On 2nd of August New Era will be opening their second European flagship store, after London, now comes Berlin. The store will open in the heart of the city, in Berlin Mitte, right next to other premium shops that we report about on a regular.
The store will offer on two floors the biggest choice of New Era caps worldwide – around 1000. For the opening they have of course planned some limited releases, that will only be available at the new store. We give you a first look at them.
Inspired by the different areas of the city, there will be a series of 4 caps coming out, each featuring a symbol on the front panels that is typical for Berlin and that specific area. The according area name is embroidered under the brim.
Check out all four caps in detail after the jump.

Last week saw the opening of the new 14 oz. store in Berlin. Right in the heart ofBerlin Mitte, close to other favorites of ours such as A.P.C., Nort and Firmament, the new store opened. 
14 oz. already existed in Cologne from 1999-2003 and then the founder moved on to start the Bread & Butter tradeshow. Now he has decided to re-open it, but in Berlin. 14 oz. as you might have guessed by the name already, specializes in denim and carries brands such as Earnest Sewn, Atelier LaDurance, Levi’s, Wrangler and many others. They also carry other great brands including Dunderdon and Steven Alan.
Bottom line, it is definitely worth a visit on your next Berlin trip.
14 oz.
Neue Schönhauser Strasse 13
10178 Berlin
More images of the store after the jump.

Also this partnership we have already announced. Finally Colette will come to New York City (well, for a little while at least) thanks to Gap. Below all the details on the roll-out of this project.
"Gap has commissioned renowned Paris boutique colette to create a special one-month installation in Gap’s rotating concept store adjacent to the New York City flagship store at 54th and 5th Avenue. The collete x GAP store will be open from « September 6 through October 5, 2008. This exciting endeavor marks the first colette store in the United States, making the brand’s sought-after items available to U.S. consumers for the first time ever. Similar to the Parisian store, colette x GAP store will offer a mix of hard-to-find products from around the world and cater to an ever-evolving mix of genres and tastes alike."
Something to look out for!

adidas and 032c magazine celebrate the opening of No 74 with METROPOL PARASOL. The magic »Parasol«, a three-dimensional installation and photography by architect and designer Juergen Mayer H. is on display.

No 74 is a unique project curated by adidas, in partnership with No 6 in London. No 6 is a pure adidas store specializing in a select product range, following the same principles as No 74.

The No 74 store presents a focused and targeted product range including adidas Sport Performance, adidas Originals, Y-3, special make-ups, limited editions as well as exclusive items signifying a close connection to Berlin’s and today’s global popular culture.

Incorporating as much creative space as possible No 74 is offering an individual and authentic platform for the vibrant forward-thinking community within music, fashion and design combining retail, art, work and gathering space with a sales area of 200 m² and a 80m² garden in the backyard.

For the Berlin opening of No 74 adidas releases a special edition of Stan Smith tagged with No 74 and No 6, each limited to 150 pairs worldwide, exclusively available at the two respective stores in London and Berlin.

No 74
Torstraße 74
D – 10119 Berlin
T: +49.30.530 62513
More detailed images of the Stan Smith after the jump as well as images of the new space.