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 …
We’ve always wondered why storied jewellery house Boucheron isn’t as well represented in leading shopping destinations in Southeast Asia as other leading jewellers, but all of a sudden, it’s stepping up and making its mark. We’re talking the Paris-based company’s newest outpost in the region, and its second after Singapore. Boucheron has made its entrance …
Following years of exponential growth of luxury goods, which made the country one of its biggest markets on the planet, a lot of factors have not only led to a significant slowdown, but also to diversified consumer behaviour. While the older well-heeled continue with their trophy purchases, younger demographics like Millennials and Gen Z, with …
The Louis Vuitton store at Matsuya Ginza, a luxury department store in Tokyo‘s Ginza district, first opened its doors in 2000. A dramatic renovation followed in 2013 when acclaimed Japanese architect Jun Aoki created a new building with a façade inspired by the Ginza neighbourhood’s history as an Art Deco town. The original façade is …
Lucerne’s got a one-of-a-kind vibe of its own. And now, as if the Chapel Bridge, Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne weren’t enough, it boasts a good 1500 road-tested, popular one-off bags. On June 13, Zurich-based bag makers FREITAG opened a pop-up store at the Bourbaki culture center.
Launched in 1981 as a diffusion line of Giorgio Armani, it’s actually one of many, Emporio Armani since grown into a forward style of its own, offering a full seasonal wardrobe for men and women. The line has numerous branded retail spaces across the planet, and it recently raised its retail profile dramatically in Tokyo …
Famous for its timeless fragrances and delicate creations, Maison Goutal offers the true art of ‘perfuming’, with chic and unique creations to accompany every moment of life. For the renovation of its boutique at Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris, it called on the Apanache (design) and TAOS (production) agencies, which specialise in retail and merchandising in …
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The CalaQisya fashion empire was founded in 2010 by Malaysian sisters Farah, Azrina and Yana Khairuddin, and has since become a household name with its modern take on Muslim-style apparel for women and men. Last year, the latter sibling and her husband Hazwan Faiz launched ASAL, a spin-off brand specifically targeting a young male demographic. …
In a major upgrade of its operations, Casablanca has recently inaugurated its first retail space at home base Paris. The fashion brand, founded only in 2019 by Charaf Tajer, has since gone leaps and bounds, garnering leading stockist across the planet with its fun-infused, luxed-up leisurewear styles. The Casablanca flagship store occupies no less than …
Resonating well with a young and in-the-know demographic, it’s no surprise Aesop has rooted well in Bangkok‘s fast-evolving retail landscape. As of late, the Australian cosmetics brand has inaugurated a fourth downtown outpost, situated on the premises of Central Chidlom, one of the branches of the leading Thai department store chain. Designed by the brand’s …
