pas de calais Opens Flagship Store in Paris's Marais District
FASHION / WOMEN
September 11, 2015

pas de calais Opens Flagship Store in Paris's Marais District


pas de calais


A second overseas store opens in France, the brand's namesake.


pas de calais Pre-opens in Paris's Marais District


In the former location of the Marais district select shop 'Shine', 'pas de calais Paris Le Marais', the second overseas store for 'pas de calais', had its pre-opening on August 30th. The grand opening will be on September 30th, the first day of Paris Fashion Week.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)





Opening in France, the Brand's Namesake


The brand name 'pas de calais' comes from a place name in northern France, where on clear days, the white cliffs of Dover can be seen across the strait. It is also known as the region that produces the world's most beautiful lace, 'Dentelle de Calais'.

Inspired by delicate lace and a lifestyle lived in harmony with nature, pas de calais is opening 'pas de calais Paris Le Marais', its second overseas store, following the opening of 'pas de calais New York Soho' in NY's SoHo in 2013.


pas de calais | Paris Store

pas de calais | Paris Store

pas de calais | Paris Store


Inspiration from the Collection


The interior design of the Paris Le Marais store was handled by Raphael Navot, an Israeli designer currently based in Paris. The concept is 'a space that evokes nature'. The materials and patterns used in the store are inspired by the soft, gentle, yet raw textiles used in pas de calais collections, employing natural materials that transform beautifully over time, such as cracked wood, corroded metal, and dust-covered limestone.

Inside, there is a low table and floating racks, with a patchwork wooden floor, textured walls in white chalk, and walls in coal black. All elements of the space utilize the characteristics of natural materials, fusing traditional French craftsmanship with innovative techniques, and are meticulously finished one by one by local artisans.

pas de calais Paris Le Marais
15 rue de Poitou 75003 Paris France


Inquiries


pas de calais


Tel. 03-6452-5188


http://pasdecalais.jp/