Cotelac

Amazing aesthetic… best sweaters of the day goes to Cotelac.
GF and I did not buy, but we lingered for a long time retail fondling.
Prices were on the high end, but fabrics were buttery, and colors were gorgeous.
Staff was friendly… a must see on Filmore!!!

I really like coming to this store, although I have yet to purchase anything (I’ll update when I do). The clothing is of great quality, and the prices definitely reflect that. I can’t justify paying $ 100 for a plain cotton top, but their dresses, upward of $ 300 are more suitably priced for what they offer.
The clothing is laid out in small sections, which makes it easy to check out everything in the store methodically without missing a section. The new construction is beautiful, just take a look at the floors when you walk in. The window displays are always very alluring, and the art in the front section is always beautiful.
The clothing ranges from plain basics to unique focal points for any outfit, not to mention classic staples. There are series pieces as well, made in the same fabric, so if you like something with long sleeves, it will most likely also be available in the form of short sleeves, cardigan, or dress.
The accessories are very well priced in my opinion, and look like they are worth more.

I really like this store. I feel so fortunate to have one not too far away and that they are a bit larger than the one or two other U.S. stores. The clothing is very nice, high quality, French fashionable but still practical.

I visited Cotelac for the first time yesterday. The shop is beautiful and the clothing is very well laid out and displayed. Everything is organized and clean. The clothing itself is «tres francais»; it is very chic and has a laid-​back, effortless look. Each piece has its own unique characteristic and it is very easy to mix and match pieces from the collection such as oversized cardigans with silk dresses. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the fabric and construction, I had actually thought it would have cost more for the clothing. Not to mention, I walked in during their sale where the entire store is 50% off! Styles range from casual feminine chic to fun, business casual.
Customer service is great. The girls that work there are very nice and sweet. They leave you alone to cruise through the aisles and they are not pushy at all. One of the girls that helped me was also very honest telling me which dress fit my figure better, which is something that I look for in a store that I shop in. I am happy to say I walked out with a dress that will be perfect for my next vacation! Can’t wait to return to see their new collection.

I have always loved this French brand. This store carries both their high and low brand for women. Killer boots. Laid back French girl style with the right amount of quirkiness.
Sales staff seem friendly and not too aggressive.
Lots of great work-​friendly ensembles… if you have the $$$! Tops range $ 150+ and a cute coat will cost you $ 600+

My wife is a big Cotelac fan and often dragged me along to their store in SoHo in New York City. People there were always super helpful and had good fashion sense. I always got something nice as there always seemed to be a men’s sale going on. I love the items my wife helped me pick out.
With Cotelac products, you get a very individual style you do not see mass merchandised like the JCrew, Gap, etc. Cotelac style is not for everyone, but the people that like it — love it — and obviously see the value and pay for it. Every piece has a bit of an «art» touch to it. Not your boring ass polo shirt and khaki’s look for men and the usual trend for women. Don’t assume your fashion style and taste expectations will be met when you walk in the front door. It is a matter of personal preference and taste.
The NYC employees told us about the San Francisco store on Fillmore that was being opened/​managed by one of their own. Naturally my wife wanted to go to check it out, I tagged along and got a free lunch incentive from the wife while walking on Fillmore Street.
The Cotelac store is smaller than the one NYC; however, the layout is smart and well thought out. Highlights include:
You can find parking in JapanTown for cheap and take a nice walk up Fillmore Street browsing the local stores and restaurants. Hit two destinations and enjoy yourself.
Cotelac has places for caring and patient husbands/​boyfriends/​etc to sit while the women shop. Sit back, people watch, and think about what cocktail you want to have at Harry’s Bar up the street. Tip: Have your lady go to Cotelac and then take her up to Harry’s for brunch. All you can drink Bellini’s on a Sunday with a happy lady in tow is a «home run».
They have equally good collection of men’s and women’s wear. Like I said before, if you care about your personal style and want something «different» that defines you, check out this store. Remember, it is more of boutique kind of place. They do not stack the displays to the ceiling; however, what they do display is in a orderly way so you can literally see the whole seasonal line up with one pass through. Makes it easy for a guy like me to see how their clothes hand together. My wife seem to like the layout too. Kudos to the manager of the this establishment, you can tell she has a good eye for merchandising.
The Cotelac employees are more than helpful. Do you know how hard it is these days for a retail clerk to be helpful and not perceived as pushy is? They provided more than enough personal attention at the same time let you browse without feeling like your being watched. Disregard what the first reviewer’s opinion. Let him shop at the Gap for his $ 5.99 beanie.
When Cotelac has a sale, I am sure it will be as good as the one in SoHo. Go there and check it out.
Hopefully my review helps some folks. Good luck, have fun, shop, grab a bite and drink, and feel good about visiting Cotelac.

Did I visit the same store as the other reviewer??? If we agree on the fact that the store is stunningly beautiful, we seem to disagree on everything else! First of all, I knew that Cotelac was a women brand, so I was not shocked to see a short range of men products. But a very interesting one. Not only are the designs very clever, the quality meets what you would expect from a high end brand. I bought myself a jackets with lots of enhanced details (not the everyday jacket), and a fine cotton polo shirt (which I am proudly wearing today). The service was simple and friendly. Now, I can talk only for the men section. But if I judge the women section by the amount of bags my wife was carrying when we left (did I mention that I was only accompanying my wife?), this is probably a five star store…

After months of renovation, Cotelac opened its doors recently in the iconic former FIllmore Hardware space on FiIllmore Street. All of the construction must have paid off, since the space itslef is light and stunning. Everything else, however, in my humble opinion, is not.
First, let me start by stating that this review is primarily for the men’s collection, and also, for the customer service. After rows and rows of women’s wear, men will find just two racks of clothing. They have the «typical» items: cotton t-​shirts, polos and button downs, cargo pants, leather messenger bags; nothing really grabbed my eye though, and I might as well have been inside a Crossroads or Gap store. And the prices? $ 105 for a striped beanie? $ 175 for a simple cotton button-​down? I am guessing the «made in France» tag has something to do with it.
As far as customer service went, the ladies behind the counter were nice, but frigid and not very helpful. They just stared a lot. And maybe judged. I think they were «made in France» as well.