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Sarah Andelman

Founder, Just An Idea

Along with her mother, she opened Parisian concept store Colette that was world-renowned for its tight edits.

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News & Analysis

Inside VOICES 2017: 4 Key Themes Shaping Fashion and the Wider World

Global anxiety, the power of cross-industry collaboration, the inclusivity revolution and technology-driven innovation were the top themes at VOICES 2017, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.

News & Analysis

Inside VOICES 2017: 4 Key Themes Shaping Fashion and the Wider World

Global anxiety, the power of cross-industry collaboration, the inclusivity revolution and technology-driven innovation were the top themes at VOICES 2017, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.


Retail

Colette’s Sarah Andelman Reveals Next Move

On the #BoFVOICES stage, Colette's Sarah Andelman announced her next move following the closure of the beloved Parisian concept store: a new consulting company called Just An Idea. Watch now.

Retail

Colette’s Sarah Andelman Reveals Next Move

On the #BoFVOICES stage, Colette's Sarah Andelman announced her next move following the closure of the beloved Parisian concept store: a new consulting company called Just An Idea. Watch now.


News & Analysis

Dries Van Noten, Carine Roitfeld, Joe Gebbia and Dynamo to Speak at VOICES 2017

These are the latest globally renowned speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.

News & Analysis

Dries Van Noten, Carine Roitfeld, Joe Gebbia and Dynamo to Speak at VOICES 2017

These are the latest globally renowned speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.


News & Analysis

BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES 2017

Karlie Kloss, Dapper Dan, Natalia Vodianova and Sarah Andelman are part of an exciting and inspirational group of headliners who will join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, BoF’s flagship event, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.

News & Analysis

BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES 2017

Karlie Kloss, Dapper Dan, Natalia Vodianova and Sarah Andelman are part of an exciting and inspirational group of headliners who will join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, BoF’s flagship event, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.


Luxury

Can Anyone Save Lanvin Now?

With revenues sharply down and the departure of its latest artistic director after only 16 months, the world’s oldest continuously running fashion house is facing a downward spiral.

Luxury

Can Anyone Save Lanvin Now?

With revenues sharply down and the departure of its latest artistic director after only 16 months, the world’s oldest continuously running fashion house is facing a downward spiral.


Retail

What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion

After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.

Retail

What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion

After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.


Retail

The End of an Era: Colette to Close Its Doors

Colette, the Parisian boutique and longstanding temple of cool, is closing down after 20 years. Saint Laurent is currently in discussions to take over its Rue Saint-Honoré location.

Retail

The End of an Era: Colette to Close Its Doors

Colette, the Parisian boutique and longstanding temple of cool, is closing down after 20 years. Saint Laurent is currently in discussions to take over its Rue Saint-Honoré location.


Retail

At Colette, a Fresh Take on Collaboration

For each month until the end of the year, Sarah Andelman is giving a whole floor of Colette to a single brand. We’ll see Balenciaga, Sacai, Thom Browne — and one surprise: fashion publicist Lucien Pagès.

Retail

At Colette, a Fresh Take on Collaboration

For each month until the end of the year, Sarah Andelman is giving a whole floor of Colette to a single brand. We’ll see Balenciaga, Sacai, Thom Browne — and one surprise: fashion publicist Lucien Pagès.


News & Analysis

News Bites | Colette Celebrates Colombia, Renzo Rosso Buys Stake in RetroSuperFuture

In today's News Bites, Esteban Cortazar gives cult Paris boutique Colette a Colombian spin, while Renzo Rosso's Red Circle Investments acquires a minority stake in eyewear brand RetroSuperFuture.

News & Analysis

News Bites | Colette Celebrates Colombia, Renzo Rosso Buys Stake in RetroSuperFuture

In today's News Bites, Esteban Cortazar gives cult Paris boutique Colette a Colombian spin, while Renzo Rosso's Red Circle Investments acquires a minority stake in eyewear brand RetroSuperFuture.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Nicholas Kirkwood, Matalan, Avenue 32, Fameed Khalique

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Nicholas Kirkwood, Matalan, Avenue 32, Fameed Khalique

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


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