November 3rd-29th 2008: Tomoko Sawada Exhibition.
Tomoko Sawada graduated from Seian University of Art and Design and is known for works such as "ID400" in which she transforms herself into 400 different persons, or "OMIAI" where she tackles Japanese tradition of arranged marriages in which photo albums of a potential soon-to-be-bride are presented to prospective families. By showing herself in so many situations and possibilities, she invites viewers to think about common existing ambiguities between appearance and personality. Her new serie "Decoration", presented at colette, is really about Japanese fashion, especially among Tokyo-Harajuku’s young generation. This will be her first show in France, during the Paris-Photo Japan special event.
All 4 sold out books by Tomoko Sawada will be available at colette, as well as t-shirts by Lammfromm.
Signature November 14th, 6pm.

During Tomoko Sawada’s exhibition, colette welcomes Japanese brand Baby, The Stars Shine Bright for a one month "shop in shop" installation. Launched in 1988 by Akinori Isobe and his wife Fumiyo, the brand nowadays has around 20 stores in Japan and its first overseas store is in Paris! Baby, The Stars Shine Bright is THE international reference for "Sweet Lolita" fashion, inspired by French clothing style of the 19th century.

On the occasion of the release of "On Display", Dutch photographer Maurice Scheltens will show his art of staging and reassembling objects into surreal miniature worlds on the ground floor. The book itself presents an overview of Scheltens's work of the last ten years. Alongside commissions from Vitra and Nike, Fantastic Man and Wallpaper, it also includes work for galleries and museums.

During Paris-Photo, Aperture and colette present on Friday, November 14th a special night dedicated to signings from 6-7pm, with Takashi Homma for his book Tokyo, Eikoh Hosoe for Barakeï, Michal Chelbin for Strangely Familiar : Acrobats, Athletes, and Other Traveling Troupe, Erwin Olaf for Erwin Olaf, Elena Dorfman for Fandomania and Michael Wolf for The Transparent city.

Harvey Benge, Auckland, New Zealand and Paris based photographer will launch his new series of four artist books at colette with a book signing on November 14th. The main thrust of Benge’s art practice has been through published work and these new editions continue his trajectory. Each full colour, hard-back book, produced as a limited edition of 300, is conceptually based. China Story investigates the contemporary anthropology of China, I Look At You, You Look At Me is a series of portraits where the subject was also asked to photograph the photographer, Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar looks at how images are read and what the viewer brings to them and Text Book is a series of photographs each with text in the frame and sequenced alphabetically.

G3J éditeur present first a limited edition of a 100 copies of Une Fois images et histoires by Wim Wenders including a signed photograph. It is a unique object, an inside road movie, an analysis of the impact of photography. This one-of-a-kind art book, finally re-edited in French but in a new format, is way more than a book. It is the treasure of a poet, a collection of rare and iconic portraits: Jean Luc Godard on the Pacific Ocean, Francis Ford Coppola and Akira Kurosawa conversing in front of a pond, Dennis Hopper, Elia Kazan, Nicholas Ray, Isabella Rossellini and Martin Scorsese who broke down in the middle of the desert.

Release of No Pictures by Ron Galella, the man who personalized and redefined the relationship between the movie star and the photographer. Now in the business of catching public figures in private moments for more than three decades, the nation’s most famous celebrity photojournalist presents the next chapter in his ongoing visual diary of fame, wealth, and success in America. Galella’s second powerHouse monograph is about more than compiling celebrities pictures: confrontation takes the forefront between the photographer and the masters of American entertainment, artists and legions of angry bodyguards. eshop

The new issue of Visionaire pushes the limits of paper with an issue devoted to pop-ups. Visionaire 55 Surprise collaborates with the House of Krug and features intricate pop-ups by Sophie Calle, Andreas Gursky, Cai Guo-Qiang, Steven Klein, Yayoi Kusama, Alasdair McLellan, Steven Meisel, Guido Mocafico, Nicola Formichetti/Gareth Pugh, Sølve Sundsbø, and Mario Testino. The pop-up folios are housed in a dark purple cloth-covered case with a magnetized closure and engraved metal plaque. Limited edition of 4000 copies. eshop

Le Petit Larousse Illustré is THE encyclopedic reference for the entire family since 1905. Bringing together common nouns and proper names in one volume, it also is the most complete. The amazing 2009 Christmas edition has been designed by Karl Lagerfeld! eshop

Harmony Korine, best known for his directing, is also a novelist and... fanzine creator. The man behind cult classics like Kids, Gummo, Julien Donkey Boy, and, most recently, Mister Lonely produced a sizable number of fanzines from the early-1990s. Be prepared for some straight-up bizarre fun, Korine style. A collection of seven fanzines from a time of innocence, exploration, experimentation, discovery, depression and hanging around. It comes in paperback version and in an ultra-deluxe limited-edition box-set containing replicas of the original fanzines. Preview at colette around November 10th.

As part of her first official overseas visit, Mrs Carla Bruni-Sarkozy chose to visit a women’s sewing cooperative in Khayelitsha, South Africa. She was presented with a Township®. bag made out of hessian and cotton. The colours yellow, red, blue, green, white and black symbolise the country she visited. Inside multiple useful pockets combined with a comfortable volume make this piece practical to use. Proceeds from the sale of Carla bags will go towards establishing a new cooperative in Khayelitsha. Each cooperative creates meaningful and sustainable employment for 10 previously disadvantaged women. Available only as a limited edition numbered from 2 to 421, this township® bag is an accessory that is not only an ethical choice but is right on trend. eshop

Lanvin and Acne Jeans worked hand-in-hand on an exclusive collection around denim. Alber Elbaz and Jonny Johansson, creative director of the famous Swedish denim brand established in 1996 designed this mini-line for women and men around the idea of making denim desirable. Around 40 pieces were designed by Lanvin and made by Acne.

Delfina Delettrez collaborates with Alain Mikli for an outstanding serie of sunglasses bejeweled with her signature animals: frogs, spiders... And some jewelry frames made of chains and pendants.

Dr.Martens presents its basics pointy style and on two designs: Lottie, an eight eyelets boots in flower prints leather, on classic sole and Camille, a blue leather derby on a white rubber! A real catch for all fashionistas out there! Premiering at colette, these two designs will only be available in the rest of the world next Spring 2009!

Married to the Mob and Nike designed together a pair of Dunk Hi Supreme. A chic and simple version in white tweed and black patent leather with the brand’s logo black on white on the tongue and the MOB on the lacelock and on the side made of little golden clips. Available November 8th.

Kangol presents the 70th Anniversary 504. It all began in 1938, knitting and blocking Basque berets. Soon after, a peak or visor evolved the traditional beret into a flat cap. In 1954, the now iconic 504 was introduced and has been in continuous production ever since. The number 504 is from the original wooden block shape on which the cap is made. In 2008, this 70th Anniversary 504 is available in wool with authentic flock logo applique in a numbered edition of 700 pieces.

Did you carry a Tann’s when you were going to school? Did you keep it? If not, don’t worry! The famous tagged brand is back! Get your favorite pencil case, the coin case or lunch box of your childhood...
Available first at colette starting November 24th.

This Penfield’s Outpack vest, is a special edition for colette limited to 100 ex only! The famous brand from Massachusetts declined the cult vest in black matelassé and inside in white and blue checks. The big logo on the back is a testimony of Penfield works to support the "Libearty" campaign which is committed to the protection of bears worldwide (WSPA). eshop

The Six Scents Fragrance Initiative is an ongoing collaboration between Symrise, Metaproject and Seven New York. Annually, a distinct group of six prominent artists and perfumers are selected to develop a limited edition series of fragrances to help raise money for a deserving charity. The collection represents a global gamut of contemporary views on creativity, culture, consciousness and collectivity. For this first edition, Alexandre Herchovitch, Bernhard Willhelm, Cosmic Wonder, Gareth Pugh, Jeremy Scott & Preen gathered for "Designers Against Aids (DAA)". Launch at colette from Mid-November.

Love is perhaps Ralph Lauren’s most important fragrance endeavor ever. The creation of this floral oriental began with a search for the rarest and purest natural ingredients, hand-picked for their superior quality. Delicately distilled and carefully blended using artisanal perfumery methods, it features the most iconic symbol of love, the rose. It has been the designer’s dream to create a fragrance of paramount luxury and quality—created with the purest essences and presented in a flacon hand-crafted in the tradition of fine jewelry. Exclusively at colette.

Introducing the Körner Skincare limited edition Christmas collection. Three individually crafted, Swarovski crystal-encrusted jars for the ultimate indulgent beauty gift: Radiate Presence day cream with shimmering beams of topaz-gold crystals, Feel Legendary night cream and their sultry and smoky shades of silver and grey crystals, Loaded the Anti-Ager shining with pink, magenta and purple gems.

Mark Buxton, one of the sharpest "noses" ever has worked for the most celebrated designers: Givenchy, Burberry, Comme des Garçons among others. By Mark Buxton is a unique collection of conceptual fragrances disclosing the personality through colour code. Choose among Wood& Absinth, Black Angel, Hot Leather, English Breakfast, Around Midnight, Sounds & Visions or Nameless.

Marc Jacobs and Bugaboo are pleased to announce the arrival of the limited edition Marc Jacobs for Bugaboo stroller, using the iconic Bugaboo Cameleon as a base design, selecting an all black chassis and using an all over black on black "love Marc" print, maintaining the brand’s unpretentious identity. Only 15 available worldwide, and four for France, at colette of course! Launch for Thanksgiving on November 26th.

Created in 2006 by two professional skiers, Camille Jaccoux and Bruno Compagnet, Black Crows is a new French brand of large and contemporary skis, all about true ride on snow. This project came from the need of having skis reflecting the culture of snow and freedom.

Les Ateliers RUBY® unveal the second helmet designed by Jerôme COSTE: The BELVEDERE. Based on the PAVILLON - with the same typical features such as its carbon fiber shell, burgundy padded interior with genuine Nappa Lambskin borders, Metal emblema - but special with its articulated screenshield covering the whole face. Each helmet comes with three visors of different tints. In preview at colette!

After officially sponsoring Munich’s Bayern and Arsenal, Ebel now signs Olympique Lyonnais, Réal Madrid and Ajax Amsterdam. Here is a serie of versions of watch 1911 Tekton Calibre: 139, 137 and a limited edition for 245. Launch at colette from November 17th.

After launching watches 10 years ago, Nixon now develops a serie of headphones that move a category forward in design and are adapted to today’s requisites in technology. Discover the Master Blaster, Nomadic and Wire.

Ultra-famous producer Dr.Dre worked together with Monster Cable to develop these headphones to listen to music "properly": allowing to reproduce sound just like it has been recorded in studios. Noise reduction, better bass to stick to hip-hop style. The 1,3m removable cable can also be replaced by another one with a microphone, so you can use it with your phone! Rigid case for transport included. eshop

Parrot launches its latest digital frame made of pure design and pure technology: Parrot Specchio by Martin Szekely. Martin Szekely, French contemporary artist, designed for Parrot this mirror-frame, made with talent and savoir-faire. Multi-connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC- Near Field Communication, mini-USB, and SD card compatible), it can stock up to 1,500 images and becomes a mirror when turned off. eshop

Branex Design presents iTam Tam®, its latest creation from the Tam Tam collection. Collaboration with designer Eric Berthes turned the classic Tam Tam stool designed by Henry Massonnet in 1968 into a must-have of technology. It is both a charger/station and a speaker for iPod® and iPhone®.

Panasonic presents its brand new camera with interchangeable lenses, Lumix DMC-G1! The first camera for photographers who want to go further than with a compact camera without going for a reflex. Compact and light, carry your G1 with you at all times for optimized achievements. Automatic and manual modes offer real possibilities to the photographer. Available in red, blue and black, new Lumix G1 is perfection!
Also available for colette : 3 cameras Pedro Winter carried with him on Justice tour and including the pictures he took!!

The "A Cross The Universe" DVD is a documentary film by Romain Gavras and So_Me about Justice during it’s 40 dates USA tour... 18 months with a camera 24/7 catching the extraordinary of a French band living the "American Dream". On the CD a live from Justice in San Francisco, already known as one of the "best electro lives ever released".
Exclusively for the first 25 buyers, the European tour’s official t-shirt, edited by Because Music. Available November 24th.

After two years of editing crazyness, the Dirty sound system crew finally releases the second (and last) awaited episode of the Dirty Edits serie: Dirty Edits Vol 2 by Pilooski and guests. This second CD compiles the best tunes edited by Pilooski and close friends of the Dirty crew Joakim and Krikor. All the tracks compiled here are true gems who are constantly chased at high prices on ebay as their vinyl issues were sold out in a few weeks. Dirty edits volume 2 is a strictly 2000 cds limited edition, exclusive to colette in France. eshop

Death Before Distemper III is mix done by The Idjut Boys of DC recordings catalogue, produced exclusively for Japan. But our friends at DC saved a handful of this new gem for their favorite shops including colette, who 'll be exclusive in France. Available around November 12th. Don't forget to check the colette eshop. 50 copies only one shot operation!

This collector CD called Art of Living was created by Caperino and Peperone, it contains a selection of 17 sweet french and Italian songs, one post card, some stickers and two magnets. A perfect musical selection including a classic by Ennio Moricone, two tracks by Bertrand Burgalat and many other delicacies. The soundtrack of a quiet journey between Paris and Stromboli. Rambling Records. eshop

Presenting "ateliers Crumbelle and Brunchy" by Loradisa, one Wednesday per month at Water Bar. To sensitize kids to true flavors and taste, sign them in at these Ateliers Gourmands for pastry both fun and creative! They will be taught pastry through children tales invented by Isabelle Vialla – pastry chef – and Rachel Nefkens –stylist and graphic designer. Next November 13th 2008: chocolate cake and the history of chocolate.

Catherine Malandrino redesigns the bottle of Cointreau into a star-shaped one, exclusively available at colette. This one-of-a-kind liqueur made out of orange skin has been made for the past 150 years following the same but secret recipe... eshop

Über-chic Petits Oursons Guimauves, will be dressed up this season by Sonia Rykiel, for gifts or just for you: enjoy urgently! eshop

September 25th until January 4th, at Palais de Tokyo, come for "Babydisco", a proposition of I Could Never Be a Dancer. This month the colette baby dance class is on Saturday, November 8th: a "Fluobabies dance class" where fluokids get younger and dance on techno.

ESPO "Exterior Suface Painting Outreach", aka Stephen Powers presents "A True Provider Is Good To Find" at colette from December 1st until January 3rd: Works presenting ESPO’s way of distilling life through combinations of words and images.

Shoes Up, THE magazine for sneakers, and Lacoste present this limited edition of a 160 pairs entirely made of black woollen, a tribute to French Béret from Pays Basque in southern France where René Lacoste was originally from.

Art + Commerce announces the launch of a new project by Steven Meisel: a signed, limited-edition of 1000 jigsaw puzzles. Bring it together and enjoy his work at home!