Founded only in 2019, MOMO ERA started out a fast-fashion brand which quickly gained traction on China‘s popular Kuaishou video platform, and since then, the brand has evolved, positioning itself more premium, while also crossing over to the brick-and-mortar domain. The clothing brand has recently inaugurated its second retail space in Shanghai, situated in Qianjiatan, …
The Lemaire boutique in Chengdu Taikoo Li is located in the bustling Taikoo Li district. Despite its proximity to landmarks like the Apple Store and Fountain Plaza, visitors experience a surprising sense of tranquility upon arrival. This contrast of “serenity amidst the bustle” inspired both the site selection and the design concept.
While China was previously hailed as the biggest luxury market on the planet by 2030, current prospects are downright bleak, and many a high-end brand is scaling down retail operations in the country. In stark contrast, a number of shopping destinations in the Far East, such as Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul and even Manila and Jakarta, …
It’s no secret that in the past decade, Seoul has seen a meteoric rise as a luxury shopping destination, and the recent arrival in town of THE ATTICO, is indicative that we’ve yet to see the end of this ongoing trend. The niche Milan-based womenswear brand, headed by designers and modern-day it girls Giorgia Tordini …
Dior has had a flagship store on the corner of Madison Avenue and 57th Street, one of New York City‘s most prestigious locations, for as long as we can remember. Mind you, the Big Apple has been one of the few places on the planet designer Christian Dior was truly enamoured with, justifying this high-profile …
In full retail expansion mode, VEJA has opened a new standalone store in Copenhagen‘s historic city centre. The Paris-based sustainable sneaker brand has secured a lofty, 165 sqm. (1,776 sq.ft.) space on the ground floor of a landmark structure built around 1730 by Danish architect Gotfrid Schuster. For the interior design, VEJA tapped architect Nikolaj …
Following an outpost in bustling Jakarta, its very first in Southeast Asia, Swiss running shoe brand On has planted a flag in Singapore. Launched in collaboration with local retailer Gill Capital, the On retail space is nestled in Jewel, the multi-storey shopping centre at Singapore Changi Airport. Occupying an approx. 864 sqm. (9,300 sq.ft.) unit …
The Acne Studios flagship store in Aoyama, one of Tokyo‘s achingly plush shopping areas, first opened its doors in 2012 as the brand’s first outpost in all of Asia. And now, it has moved to new premises situated directly opposite the iconic Prada Aoyama flagship store, which is pretty much the neighbourhood’s architectural icon, and …
The concept of the circle symbolizes a certain sacred space, an ideal shape, as well as balance and poise. In addition, such a symmetrical shape attracts attention as the central element of the space, allows you to stand out from competitors with standard placement and corresponds to the trading scenario — intuitively you want to …
