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BOFFO Building Fashion pop-up store
If it weren’t for the signage out front, it would be easy to walk by this BOFFO Building Fashion project and assume that it’s just another space under renovation in the slowly transitioning neighbourhood of downtown Manhattan. But what might look like a typical demolition site is actually a carefully considered pop-up-shop designed by London-based artist and architect Graham Hudson, in collaboration with non-profit arts and culture organisation BOFFO and one of fashion’s exciting new names, Patrik Ervell.
Henrik Vibskov NYC
Danish designer Henrik Vibskov has opened his door to this third flaship, but first in the United States, in New York City. Known for his intriguing and gutsy designs, the store layout is an extension of Vibskov’s aesthetics, and was built entirely by him and his team. Most of the store’s design is made from reconstructed Danish furniture, and industrial material shipped from Denmark. The store will carry Henrik Vibskov’s men’s and women’s collections, as well as small selections from brands such as Cosmic Wonder, Peter Jensen, Anntian, Stine Goya, and Ally Capellino.
Henrik Vibskov NYC
456 Broome Street
, New York, NY
Friends With You
Art collective Friends With You unveiled their new flagship boutique to coincide with Art Basel Miami, located at 3930 NE 2nd Avenue Suite 202, Miami. There you’ll find a host of brand new limited edition products, including clothes, toys, prints, and fine art in their whimsical and inimitable style.
StudioThompson and B Store
StudioThomson is celebrating its fifth birthday with a pop-up exhibition at London’s oh-so-cool B Store on Savile Row. For those not in the know, StudioThomson is a design and art direction agency that has worked across all media from fashion, to music, to art and interiors. The exhibition showcases a selection of their work for key clients including Pringle, Aquascutum and Preen. You can also pick up one of their notebooks displayed in the windows as a memento, which retail for only ten pounds and come come in 40 different shades.
Gagosian Store - New York
New York’s Gagosian Gallery has recently opened their first retail space in the city at 988 Madison Avenue. The space will feature all Gagosian exhibition publications, artist editions, poster, and prints and limited edition items by well renowned designers & artists, such as Damien Hirst, Richard Prince, Cecily Brown, Marc Newson, and Jeff Koons. In line with the gallery, the store will collaborate with both established and emerging artists on exclusive works that will be available in the shop and online.
988 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10075 , +1 212 744 9200
Partners & Spade
The brain-child of Andy Spade (yes, Kate’s husband) and Anthony Sperduti, Partners & Spade is part art gallery part novelty shop that serves as a front for the duo’s brand consulting firm during the week. A treasure trove of curious goods and inspirations cover every available surface: while certain miscellanea are displayed in aged wooden cabinets other knick-knacks are stashed in pull-out drawers. Merchandise ranges from $1 bouncy balls to a $75,000 antique book of botanical drawings. Mixed in with the products are rotating art exhibits - some pieces available for purchase, some not.
Partners & Spade, 40 Great Jones Street, between Bowery and Lafayette Street, New York NY. T 646 861 2827. Open Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Martin Margiela to launch homewear
Martin Margiela has decided to broaden his horizons and bring his unique style to the decor world. The designer presented prototypes from his first collection at Italy´s Salone del Mobile. The collection features everything from wallpapers, bookcases and rugs to tables and small pieces that emulate the style of his stores, with various white colour palettes. The project is still a work-in-progress and will likely range from the design of objects and furniture in a self-produced collection or in the development of one-off partnerships, according to Pungetti. The company will also do commissions for individuals or public interior design and architecture.
Marc by Marc Jacobs London Store
Since opening the doors to its collections line in London in 2007 Marc Jacobs has made Mayfair’s Mount Street and the surrounding area a magnet for luxury fashion labels setting up shop - and having last week launched its first Marc by Marc London store, the shopping hotspot just got even cooler.
Marc by Marc Jacobs, 56 South Audley Street, London W1
Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop
She brought the fashion world to a standstill back in the Seventies with the legendary Biba and now Barbara Hulanicki is set to do it all over again - this time with her very own capsule collection for Topshop. The collection comprises 30 pieces spanning beachwear, floaty dresses and sophisticated smock blouses.
The Iconoclasts
Four of the world’s leading fashion editors have taken over the visual identity of Prada stores in four fashion capitals; New York, London, Paris and Milan. Check out Katie’s Grand offering at London’s Old Bond Street (16/18) from February 17th.
Très Bien Shop
Très Bien Shop have launched their new online store featuring designs for S/S 09 from brands like Nom De Guerre, Tsumori Chisato, A.P.C., Head Porter, Peter Jensen, Obedient Sons, Our Legacy, Comme des Garcons, Patrik Ervell and Common Projects to name a few. Delivered worldwide in just a few days.
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony has launched it’s new online store offering emerging American talent with both young and established designers from abroad. Ongoing collaborations include Chloë Sevigny, Postalco, Uniqlo, Comme des Garcons, Pendleton, Nike and Tretorn.