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Tirak Café Boutique

"Proposal for a Cultural and Inclusive Café-Boutique in Paris"

Tirak Café-Boutique

Tirak: ที่รัก (tîi-rák) is the most common way to say “my love,” “darling,” or “honey” in Thai.

 

Tirak will be the first café-boutique in Paris inspired by the Girls’ Love universe, blending Asian lifestyle aesthetics with a curated selection of independent designers collections. It is a chic, community-driven, and queer-friendly space.

 

The café will include a boutique featuring exclusive clothing collections and a corner with GL merchandise, creating a direct connection between fashion, the GL universe, and the people visiting Tirak, along with a foodie space offering high-end pastries and original drinks.

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Girls' Love (GL or Yuri) is a genre of fiction focused on romantic or emotional relationships between female protagonists.​​

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GL series explore profound queer themes with creativity, authenticity, and social impact. Their international success continues to grow through platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and fandom events.

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The café-boutique concept offers a unique space for discovery. Guests can enjoy both modern drinks and timeless classics while also exploring an artist’s curated clothing collection. For those looking to buy GL merchandise, Tirak is the place to be.

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A space for relaxation, expression, and connection. The boutique supports queer and Asian creativity. The café also serves as a cultural hub, hosting screenings, readings, and creative events.

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  • Representation: A space where Thai/Asian and LGBTQ+ cultures are visible and celebrated

  • Connection: A physical place where fans of Girl's Love content can meet, feel safe, and experience a true sense of belonging.

  • Expression: A platform to showcase creative projects — from fashion to film screenings — with complete artistic freedom.

  • Engagement: A venue that fosters lasting bonds between creators and the community through events, merchandise, and immersive experiences.

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No other place combines a coffee shop, Thai GL culture, a queer safe space, and independent fashion. Tirak stands out through:

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  • Ethical coffee + nitro-infused drinks

  • Original and aesthetic recipes (matcha, pandan, pistachio, cakes)

  • Coffee-based mocktails

  • Vegan and gluten-free options

  • Thai GL merchandise corner / GL-themed boutique

  • Community events (fan meets, workshops, screenings)​

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  • Fans of GL series & Asian pop culture

  • LGBTQIA+ community & allies

  • Foodies who love aesthetic cafés

  • Socially conscious consumers

  • Asian tourists visiting Paris

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Central Paris, near Beaubourg, will be the ideal location because it brings together:

  • High foot traffic

  • Asian and queer-friendly clientele

  • Culture and points of interest (museums, concept cafés)

  • Niche shopping and boutiques: designers, artists

  • Reasonable rent on certain streets

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  • Warm and aesthetic atmosphere, moving away from the bright colors and rainbow imagery associated with queer culture. Instead, it will draw inspiration from the chic, elegant style of the GL universe.

  • The space will be divided into three areas: a fashion corner, a GL-themed corner, and an area dedicated to drinks and pastries.

  • The signature drinks will be named after GL series, while the pastries will be inspired by the visual world of GL.

  • The playlist: songs from GL dramas and artists from the GL community.

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MARIA RIOS

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  • Born in Colombia, the top coffee-producing country.

  • Moved to Paris to study film and audiovisual arts. Passionate about TV series.

  • Worked for several years in television: programming, production, and marketing.

  • I helped my brother open a café in Bogotá in honor of our grandmother.

  • Travelled extensively and fell in love with the Asian culture.

  • Nitrogen tea: smooth, lightly foamy, and sparkling

  • We will offer both hot and cold drinks: coffees, teas, and a seasonal floral water

  • 3 mocktails named after GL series

  • Original pastries and viennoiseries (sweet and savory)

  • Machines, electronics, tableware, food...

  • Renovation: visual identity of the café-boutique

  • GL corner

  • Clothing corner

  • Monthly costs: water, electricity...

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