Venerable Metz & Co. is no more
Former Dutch department store Metz & Co., founded in 1740. The store's branding was "We Are Luxury" in recent years. A 2012 Timeout post mentioned "Metz is wonderful for upmarket gifts: designer furniture, glass and opulent accessories are all available..."
I heard about this shop before my first trip to the Netherlands in 2010, and indeed I passed by it while riding a tram with Arthur back then. Alas, I didn't have time to go in four years ago. I said to myself I'd have to go in if I ever visit Amsterdam again.
So this time, I made sure I allocated the time to go to Metz & Co. to have a look. Sadly, too many people must "just have a look" rather than buy things there, for Metz & Co. shut down in 2013. I was one year too late.
The building is now occupied by ubiquitous American chain Abercrombie & Fitch.
Leidsestraat 34 - 36, Amsterdam.
Venerable Metz & Co. is no more
Former Dutch department store Metz & Co., founded in 1740. The store's branding was "We Are Luxury" in recent years. A 2012 Timeout post mentioned "Metz is wonderful for upmarket gifts: designer furniture, glass and opulent accessories are all available..."
I heard about this shop before my first trip to the Netherlands in 2010, and indeed I passed by it while riding a tram with Arthur back then. Alas, I didn't have time to go in four years ago. I said to myself I'd have to go in if I ever visit Amsterdam again.
So this time, I made sure I allocated the time to go to Metz & Co. to have a look. Sadly, too many people must "just have a look" rather than buy things there, for Metz & Co. shut down in 2013. I was one year too late.
The building is now occupied by ubiquitous American chain Abercrombie & Fitch.
Leidsestraat 34 - 36, Amsterdam.