Colette closing
Au Revoir Colette. Possibly the first and definitely the best concept store.
Before pop-ups, Instagram and (almost) the internet, this uber cool (oh before uber as well) store was setting trends in retail with trendsetting designers and brands.
C'est La Vie
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