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, …
Its name is unmistakably French, but the eyewear brand is Los Angeles-based, while the coveted merchandise in manufactured in Italy and Japan. We’re talking Jacques Marie Mage, the cult luxury eyewear brand, founded only in 2014 by Auvergne-born designer Jérôme Mage, which has since garnered an ever-expanding global fanbase. It seemed fitting only for the …
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.
As a global luxury brand, Louis Vuitton has made a very, very late entry in both fragrances and beauty, but now that it has – we’re talking cosmetics as the brand’s first fragrances were launched in 2016 – the La Beauté Louis Vuitton range has obviously been introduced with a big bang. Oh, and a …
The Cia. Marítima brand – mind you, the ‘Cia.’ bit stands for ‘companhia’ or company in plain English – was founded in 1990, and has since expanded exponentially across, operating a sizeable retail network across its native Brazil. The women’s swimwear brand has no less than 24 four standalone stores in São Paulo, but seized …
Throughout history, apothecaries have acted as spaces of both curiosity and care. Traditionally defined by dark wood, elaborate detailing, and a plethora of small drawers containing unseen intrigues, these service-forward spaces offered intimate consultations conducted on either side of a counter. Living Beauty boldly reinvents this bygone but invaluable typology, defining an impactful interior design …
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, …
Today, the beauty market is no longer confined to simply decorating one’s appearance. It has become a language of its own—revealing personal tastes, allowing one to encounter another side of oneself through diverse styles. Beauty now extends beyond external styling, evolving into a multifaceted culture that expresses identity, self-care, and one’s way of life.
Multi-brand store Element first opened its doors on Shanghai‘s bustling Yuyuan Lu in 2019. Following a revamp two years ago, the retail space has seen another renewal, supervised by local architecture practice atelier tao+c. Occupying 225 sqm. (2,422 sq.ft.) spread across three floors of a modest 1980s structure, the new interior design is not only …
Following the opening of an art-themed beauty salon a few years ago, SEKTA owner Spartak Kitakosyan has inaugurated one which thrives on technology. We’re guessing Moscow‘s beauty salon scene is highly competitive, and SEKTA resorts to design-led concepts to raise its profile and appeal to a young and savvy demographic. The new salon, aptly dubbed …
