
To promote his forthcoming book The Selby Is in Your Place (released April 1st worldwide), legendary interior photographer Todd Selby moved in with Colette. "The Selby's Window Apartment," on display from March 1st through 6th to coincide with Paris Fashion Week, features Selby living in the French designer's front window at 213 Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris. Passers by can steal a glance at Selby in his unnatural habitat, but stopping in the Colette shop comes with rewards. There, advanced copies of the book, limited-edition signed prints, and Selby stickers are on sale. Selby has also been playing host. This week, visitors have been treated to pet portrait sessions by Selby, karaoke sessions, and prize giveaways. Saturday, from 4 to 6 p.m., anyone can stop by with photos of their home or office for a free VIP Selby consultation (with thehelp of special guests throughout the day).
On Wednesday I met Selby to finish up a project that we have been working on for Vogue Nippon. As luck would have it, my visit happened to dovetail with a karaoke session in Todd's new, very public, place.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your own karaoke abilities?
You are silly.
How did you conceive of The Selby's Window Apartment concept to promote your book?It's a crazy idea I had: to live in the window of Colette. To see what it looks like each day, keep an eye on my blog on Colette.com to see photos.
Can you perhaps reveal any of the "special guests" who will be assisting you with free VIP interior design consultations?
Nope. They're a secret.