kodjo

went to the PA magazine launch at the hipster shop/gallery KODJO (54 rue Letort) just around the corner from my house. are artists the shock troops of gentrification? what with dj amigo playing remixes of stuff i hadn't heard in eons, and all the free vodka and champagne, i have to admit that for once, i didn't really mind being gentrified... my friend helen bought an amazing jacket designed by artist Nico (part of the PA collective), the usual photographers turned up, and smokers thoughtfully congregated outside, yippee! KODJO is the brainchild of the suave Victor; his north-Paris take on rue saint-honore's Colette means there's artwork, fashion shows, jewelry and books for sale, plus free events to pull in people from our 'hood as well as hip visitors. stay tuned at www.kodjo.fr