Beyond the Clothes
11.13.2006, Author: Melissa Moylan
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Stores Colette and Factory People get down with the cool crowd. Colette is one of the best examples of 'lifestyle' trend concept stores that go beyond racks of clothes and into the mindset of trendsetter customers. Factory People in Austin, Texas executes a similar concept and also hosts monthly parties...

Colette, Paris, France
For long the fash pack has known Colette in Paris as the ultimate destination for style, design and art. Colette is one of the best examples of 'lifestyle' trend concept stores that go beyond racks of clothes and into the mindset of trendsetter customers. They jump into the social lives of customers by holding monthly dance classes that are quite the rage!

Factory People, Austin, Texas
The idea of bringing an atmosphere to stores is not a new concept in the US, however, most retailers don't go far beyond throwing a few lounge chairs in a store to create ambiance, or attempt it. Factory People in Austin, Texas is probably the closest concept in the US that executes a similar concept to Colette. They have the art instillations, hot new designer collections and most important the SOCIAL aspect going on. They throw frequent parties on the roof of their store that are not typical fashion-people-only parties. It's there that the trendsetters and hipsters come alive.

Take a look at what's going on at these 2 outlets that truly tap into the social lives of their customers!
COLETTE
 
FACTORY PEOPLE