Corto Moltedo Store Opening Palais Royale, Paris, France
Paris, January 2008 - photos by John Lin
Gabrielecorto Moltedo, head of Corto Moltedo is not waiting for the recession to stop his brand from developing it's legacy and celebrating it's fifth year by opening a flagship store. The boutique opens in one of the most fashionable locations in Paris: Palais Royale, 146-148 Galerie de Valois, 75001. Quoted on Style File as saying, "I'm just happy to keep it small, to just be here and do my thing. The days of the It bag are over--where's the money? Now, it's all about value."
The store is minimalist, clean, with a sky blue interior, jukebox, and plank wood panel wall and cases. Blue fish flutter their way across the ceiling in an arc leading you past his modern leather designs.
The brand is highly sought after by girls across the globe and soon to be desired by the techno-snob scene. His gold embroidered computer bags are indeed the only casings a mac should be put into, and if it's a PC--it would be so honored. Marissa Mayer may be flocking to this store the next time she appears at LeWeb along with Geraldine LeMeur.
The opening was packed with tons of people. 360Fashion invitation arrived via Facebook showing that the Corto brand is using all means of communication -- formal and informal. It was great to see so many people turn out for the store opening. Down the block was the Anne Valarie Hash event, also in the gallerie area, but the Corto event attracted the young, motivated, business scene, who were abuzz with economy, their latest projects, and networking. It's rare to meet up with a great group of entrepreneurs, designers, artists, business, and fashionable in one place. It appears the Corto brand is not just about fine leather, but about connecting and exchange of people and ideas. Gabrielecorto moved around the room taking time to talk and greet everyone and his staff made everyone feel at ease and comfortable.
The signature almost hard-drive friendly, hard case purses were refreshing in their colorful style. A color and fabric for every girl to admire. The favorites were the gold purse with folding handle, the silver, and surprisingly animal printed styles.
Gabrielecorto Moltedo, head of Corto Moltedo is not waiting for the recession to stop his brand from developing it's legacy and celebrating it's fifth year by opening a flagship store. The boutique opens in one of the most fashionable locations in Paris: Palais Royale, 146-148 Galerie de Valois, 75001. Quoted on Style File as saying, "I'm just happy to keep it small, to just be here and do my thing. The days of the It bag are over--where's the money? Now, it's all about value."
The store is minimalist, clean, with a sky blue interior, jukebox, and plank wood panel wall and cases. Blue fish flutter their way across the ceiling in an arc leading you past his modern leather designs.
The brand is highly sought after by girls across the globe and soon to be desired by the techno-snob scene. His gold embroidered computer bags are indeed the only casings a mac should be put into, and if it's a PC--it would be so honored. Marissa Mayer may be flocking to this store the next time she appears at LeWeb along with Geraldine LeMeur.
The opening was packed with tons of people. 360Fashion invitation arrived via Facebook showing that the Corto brand is using all means of communication -- formal and informal. It was great to see so many people turn out for the store opening. Down the block was the Anne Valarie Hash event, also in the gallerie area, but the Corto event attracted the young, motivated, business scene, who were abuzz with economy, their latest projects, and networking. It's rare to meet up with a great group of entrepreneurs, designers, artists, business, and fashionable in one place. It appears the Corto brand is not just about fine leather, but about connecting and exchange of people and ideas. Gabrielecorto moved around the room taking time to talk and greet everyone and his staff made everyone feel at ease and comfortable.
The signature almost hard-drive friendly, hard case purses were refreshing in their colorful style. A color and fabric for every girl to admire. The favorites were the gold purse with folding handle, the silver, and surprisingly animal printed styles.
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