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 …
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 the heart of Shanghai’s historic Zhang Yuan district, Paris-based agency Héroïne has redefined luxury retail with The Sillage, a flagship boutique for High Perfumery House Amouage. Set within a protected 140-year-old building, the project is a striking blend of heritage and futuristic expression—offering a deeply immersive, sensorial journey rooted in Omani maritime mythology.
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 …
