Summary:
- Colette reopens as museum store for Virgil Abloh exhibition at Grand Palais Paris
- Store features collaborations from Travis Scott, CPFM, and other Abloh partners
- Exhibition runs 10 days starting September 30 with 20,000 archived objects
The Grand Palais Paris opens "Virgil Abloh: The Codes" on September 30. The exhibition displays 20,000 objects from the late designer's archive. Visitors will see prototypes, sketches, and personal items spanning Abloh's career from PYREX VISION to Louis Vuitton.
Sarah Andelman brings colette back for this exhibition. The concept store closed in 2017 after supporting emerging designers for two decades. Andelman previously stated she would never create colette 2.0. This Abloh exhibition marks her only exception.
The museum shop functions as both retail space and art installation. Colette stocked Abloh's third T-shirt design, showing their early support for his work. This history makes their return fitting for his retrospective.
Collaborations include pieces from Travis Scott and Cactus Plant Flea Market. BEEN TRILL, the DJ collective Abloh co-founded with Heron Preston and Matthew Williams, contributes items. Shoppers will find reissued Virgil Abloh x Braun alarm clocks and French translations of "Abloh-isms" by Larry Warsh.
The exhibition covers Abloh's full creative journey. Objects trace his path from streetwear art projects to major fashion house leadership. His personal collection provides insight into his design process and cultural impact.
Andelman aims to recreate both Abloh's vision and colette's atmosphere. The 10-day reopening offers limited access to this combination. The store operated as a cultural hub before closing, introducing Paris to new designers and brands.
Abloh's relationship with colette began early in his career. The store's support helped establish his presence in Paris fashion circles. This museum shop represents their final collaboration, honoring both legacies through retail and exhibition.
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