A cult of cool

Word to the wise: While the store can be pricey, especially the couture clothing on the first floor, there are plenty of affordable finds.

This is the city's original and much-imitated concept store, and the first word in cool. It may be a mecca for pretentious fashion types – and that includes the staff – but you can’t help be blown over by its sleek design. Live gigs, an art gallery, cutting-edge designer clothes and even its own bar – Colette is as much a showroom as a shop.