Exhibition from February 26th - March 31st: 10 CURATORS
To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of colette, we invite 10 CURATORS to create their own art show within the walls of colette spotlighting the works of their favourite contemporary artists.
Curators include: Marie-Claude Beaud (Mudam, Luxembourg), Draft Magazine (Paul Cohen & John Spinks, London), Jeffrey Deitch (Deitch Projects, New York), Stephanie Moisdon & Eric Troncy (Frog magazine, Paris-Dijon), Jamie O'Shea (Supertouch site, Los Angeles), Hans-Ulrich Obrist* (Serpentine Gallery, London), Colette Olof (Foam, Amsterdam), Emma Reeves (formerly photographic director of Another magazine / Another Man, London), Aaron Rose (Beautiful Losers/ANP Quarterly, Los Angeles), Payam Sharifi (Professor and essayist at the Royal College of Art, London).

NO NEED TO CHOOSE AT COLETTE IN MARCH!

1. 10 MAGAZINES ROLLED INTO ONE
Very special publication comprising assorted pages from 10 magazines distributed at colette, all of whom have in some way, shape or form played an important part in the colette history since 1997. The concept is simple and straightforward: 20 pages from each of the March issues are selected by each magazine editor especially for the "10 magazines" project. The best and brightest assortment of titles including: Big (#64), Dazed & Confused (vol.II 47), Fantastic Man (#5), Huge (#33), i-D (#274) , Paradis (#2), Permanent Food (#15), Purple Fashion (#7), Self Service (#26), V (#45). Eshop

2. STYLE: 10 NECKLACES BECOME 1
Accessories anyone? We assemble the talent of 10 jewellery designers via a specially designed charm necklace (definately tipped to become the luckiest accessory of the 07/08 season and beyond) featuring charms from: Atelier 11, Azumi & David, Florian, Husam el Odeh, les Bijoux de Sophie, Ligia Dias, R, Scott Stephen, Sonja Bishur and Aurélie Bidermann. Only 10 complete necklaces up for grabs..hurry! Eshop.

3. DESIGN: 10 TOYS COMBINED INTO 1
Collectors beware: colette teams together 10 cult toy dartists to sign a very special Be@rbrick 1000% (Medicom Toy) figurine to celebrate the colette 10th birthday. Each and every artist has at some stage throughout the past decade exhibited his works within colette, so just imagine how limited edition these babies are gonna be (only 100 will be arriving in-store starting from September). Signatures upon the figurine include: André, Devilrobots, Brian Damage (aka Perks), Pete Fowler, Futura, James Jarvis, Kaws, Michael Lau, Stash, Will Sweeney.

4 : PARTY: 10 PARTIES IN 1
On March 21st, colette teams up with 10 of the best party organisers in Paris from the past decade to create a very special evening set to go down in Parisian party history.
In association with: La Johnson, Respect, Tigersushi, KilltheDj, Karaoke Ullman (le Baron), Toxic (Boule Noire), Clark (Rex), Club Sandwich (Néo), iPod Battle and of course, the world famous colette Dance Class (ParisParis) .

5. FUN: Cap & Pep goodies
In association with Caperino & Peperone (© Kuntzel + Deygas), get set for a kaleidoscope of product goodies created especially for the 10 year anniversary celebrations including: skateboards, scotch tape, badges and more...coming soon to the colette eshop.

6. STYLE: SILVER GOYARD
Rare object: Special world preview as Goyard has developed a new, limited-edition silver canvas especially for the Cruise Bag design and the Beluga bag design (only 5 have been produced in each) complete with the number "10" hand-painted in colette's signature blue shade.

7. STYLE : Charvet x André
Object of elegance: Not your average blue and white striped shirt, that's for sure! Indeed, only 10 have been produced courtesy of the ultra-distinguished French brand of Place Vendome, Charvet and featuring an embroidered trademark of the famed Monsieur André character's head (a different colour on each shirt).

8. STYLE : THE T-SHIRT
You've already seen the special Fashion Addict by House of Holland message t-shirts featuring everyone from Giles Deacon to Marc Jacobs, so now its time for a colette message, exclusively from us to you: "MAKE ME SWEAT COLETTE"...with pleasure! Eshop

9. DESIGN: Dunny Kid Robot, colette series
This one has been in the pipeline for a while so just imagine our surprise when we discovered the Dunny KidRobot curated by colette series would be arriving just in time for our 10th birthday! colette proposes assorted artists including: Kuntzel+Deygas, Sophie Toporkoff, Geneviève Gauckler, Mike Mills, Geoff McFetridge, Josh Petherick, Work in Progress, Craig Robinson (FlipFlopFlyin) + 1 secret / Eshop (beware: the concept is like a lucky dip of sorts, whichever identity is inside is a surprise!)

10 : A special edition of Le colette, a web site like none other and assorted surprises to come...

CAPERINO & PEPERONE "A ROUND WORLD" collection and exhibition.
Caperino & Peperone celebrate colette's 10 year anniversary in more ways than one! Think supreme-styled collaborations and a huge assortment of limited edition products all of which come sugar-coated with the ultra-cool spirit from its creators, Kuntzel+Deygas. Special preview at colette starting March 1st as our cheeky canine mascots succumb to the spirit of spring via: Lacoste polo shirts and trainers, Repetto BB and Zizi shoes, Marcello Cartier bags, Lucien Pellat-Finet cashmere sweaters, Treizeor bow-ties, Goyard portfolio's with 10 silkscreen prints designed by Kuntzel + Deygas, Linda Farrow Vintage sunglasses, Stephen Jones hats, Aprosio & Co key rings, Foundation Addict wallets, Sacai cardigan with special buttons, Medicom Toy Be@rbrick figurines, Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra chairs, Pierre Hermé Macaroons, "Les Brunes" Cuvée 2002 wine, "Perle Noire" black pepper from Hawai, Ginbis biscuits and the list continues....yummy stuff!
Next stop: Japan, for the extra-special "A Round World" exhibition at Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo. Get set to witness 14 separate window displays and a golden triangle scheduled from April 11th - 24th. Initiated by Tagline in association with colette.

Starting March 5th Austrian jewellery designer Florian lands in the colette windows for a special presentation of his current collection entitled: "Les Fleurs du Mal." This experimental range evokes fantasy and essentially, sensuality. In association with SHOWstudio and Jo Baker.

Okay so you know its springtime when the exquisite signs of a swallow bird and its presence start to make an appearance. Enter the exclusive Castaner shoe design complete with a black woven platform heel and a ultra-chic bow detail.Eshop

Exclusively at colette, Japanese artist Nagi Noda launches the second season of her ready-to-wear collection named BROKEN LABEL in collaboration with artist Mark Ryder. Complete with acid-pop overtones and an effervescent, whimsically unique feel.

Chrome Hearts pays tribute to the famed photographer Robert Mapplethorpe by re-releasing a series of jewelry designed by the young, great man himself. Now available at colette.

Scarlett Johansson isn't only the muse of Louis Vuitton this season. Indeed, don't miss the ultra-girly assortment of trainers she has recently developed in association with Reebok featuring love hearts aplenty and a super cute colour palette.
Exclusively at colette from March 19th.

Direct from Down Under, Colab is a new eyewear brand which is set to revolutionize the sunglass world as they team up with different artists each season for a collaborative effort with a difference. For spring/summer 07 at colette, check out their collections courtesy of: Perks & Mini, Eboy, Geoff McFetridge and the Neasden Control Centre. Art is everywhere..

Coming soon: the SURFACE 01 collection edited by DOMESTIC featuring the imaginative work of artists including Kuntzel + Deygas, Ich & Kar, Laurent Fétis, Antoine + Manuel, among others) around a porcelain vase... well, you can use it in many ways...

March 12th = D.Day for the first-ever Ed Banger Records compilation titled: Headbanger All Star. With the man on the tips of everyone's lips at the helm (big boss Pedro Winter watching over his protogé artists including Justice, Uffie, DJ Mehdi & Co) find it at colette complete with a special CD + vinyl + sticker set + t-shirt designed by So-Me + jacket patch/transfer. To Banger or not to Banger...need we even answer that?

Set to become a cult success in Paris and beyond, get set for March 5th when the debut album from The Shoppings arrives at colette, one week before the official release. They're already famous thanks to Myspace, their sound is a mix between the Beruriers Noirs and Bret Easton Ellis.

Following the exhibition at Deitch Gallery last year in New York, don't miss French director Michel Gondry's special window installation at colette from March 19th - 24th spotlighting the tale of Stephane and Stephanie, the starring characters of his most current film, "The Science of Sleep." Featuring original decor from the film, March 19th translates as d-day for the arrival of a special double-collectors DVD at colette and on the eshop (that's one day before the wrest of the world!). No, you're not dreaming..

Nabaztag is a lovely and ultra-ludicrous rabbit who notifies us of everything from weather updates and stock market info to emails and more. Dressed in a special outfit created by French artist André, only 300 productions are available.

He's not aware of it yet, but colette is paying tribute to the famed American artist Richard Prince via a host of special products including: his recent t-shirt collaboration with Italian label Marni, as well as a skateboard with Supreme, a new book titled "Jokes and Cartoons" (Jrp/Ringier) and a DVD named "Destricted" comprising short films by directors including Gaspard Noé, Larry Clark, Matthew Barney and Richard Prince (among others). Coming soon to the Eshop.

The famed French perfume phenomenon in New York City may have reached its peak but on March 12th its coming to colette as we herald the arrival of Le Labo. Created by two French founders (noses who know!) the concept is simple: each scent is selected by the client and the formula comes direct from a mini-laboratory right in front of you. Choose from Bergamot 22, Rose 31, Vetiver 46, Neroli 36, Orange flower 27, Patchouli 24, Jasmine 17, Iris 39, Labdanum 18, Ambrette 9... the wait is over, Le Labo at your service.

Körner Skincare prepare to launch their first-ever Anti-Age creme titled: Loaded, the anti-ager. Ingredients include plant extracts and special cell-renewal formulas which ensure hydrating, regenerating, repairing and nourishing balances for all skin types. Eshop

Nars returns to colette with a concise selection of products featuring new colors for the season.

Over one year has passed since Coca-Cola launched Blak, a drink distinguished by its coffee-extracts which was universally celebrated by assorted designers, chief pastry-makers and innovative bartenders in the know. Today, the phenomenon re-commences as colette prepares to host a liquid-solid tasting with Sébastien Gaudard as well as a special preview of the Coca-Cola Blak Box by Philippe Di Méo on March 17th.

Finé is an ultra-luxurious Japanese water brand which recently recruited the prestigious designer Karim Rashid to update their look via a plastic bottle and an avant-garde silhouette. The perfect presentation for a product originally sourced over 1000 years ago, 600 metres below Mont Fuji.

Packaged in an amazing Tetra Pack, keep an eye out for the new 'Juices from the Supermarket' range featuring a delicious apple juice made from 100% real apples!

colette dance class Monday March 5th at Le Paris Paris: Funk it up!
The one, the only, the famed colette dance class kicks off with an "ABC Jackson 5" theme starting at 10pm sharp and lasting 60 minutes only. Be early to avoid disappointment. Only 25 places available. "ABC Jackson 5" choregraphed by Zack. Think ABC-fever with funk and line-dancing mayhem. Think Jackson 5 spirit via the dance scene from the cult-classic film "Clerks 2" by Kevin Smith.
Clubbing continues until dawn (okay okay, 3am) with DJ's: YOYO (London) and their Parisian alter-ego Pedro Winter (Ed Banger Records, Paris). www.leparisparis.com et www.nikewomen.com

Following stints in New York and London, CONNECTIONS is now scheduled to commence its course in Paris. Organised by LeBook, the salon brings together the best selection of artist agents in the world to present over 1000 photographic and illustrative portfolios.
From March 15th and 16th at Musée de L'Homme, place du Trocadéro from 11am - 8pm.
For further info check: www.lebook.com/connections

Mika Ninagawa exhibition in the colette gallery from April 2nd - 28th

colette dance class #20: Monday April 2nd at Paris Paris

Arkitip creates its 39th issue with colette and a special Ed Banger CD.