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September 3, 2025
Montreal’s creative pulse just got a little stronger. Designed by Lemoignan Studio, Maniac Barbier, already a fixture in Griffintown, has unveiled a second chapter that is less shop, more social hub. Their new spot at Plateau Mont-Royal turns the classic barbering ritual into a communal experience by folding in a café front and centre. A […]
June 9, 2025
In the heart of Milan’s Quadrilatero della Moda, where fashion heritage meets forward-thinking design, Eredi Zucca’s new flagship barber shop is a masterclass in timeless masculinity and immersive spatial storytelling. Designed by The Guild of Saint Luke, the space is a tactile homage to centuries-old grooming rituals, reimagined with a contemporary lens. Established in 1652, […]
January 14, 2025
Step into the world of Benjamin Barker at ION Orchard, where the immersive experience is more than a shopping trip—it’s a journey into the intersection of high-fidelity soundscapes and impeccable design. This isn’t just retail; it’s an homage to craftsmanship and culture, where every detail whispers refinement. The store welcomes you with its Sound Club, […]
November 27, 2024
Bakeries are often beloved for their comforting scents and the crackle of a fresh baguette. But in Madrid, Babette takes things several steps further, blending culinary craft with architectural brilliance. Designed by the innovative minds at Zooco Estudio, the trio of Babette bakeries — Paseo de la Habana 52, Orellana 16, and their original locale […]
September 12, 2024
In a city that thrives on innovation and aesthetic allure, Akila’s latest store opening in Los Angeles emerges as a beacon of high-concept retail design. Located on Sunset Boulevard, this new addition is not just a store but a testament to what happens when visionary design meets cutting-edge creativity. Chris Mart, the visionary behind AKILA, […]
September 12, 2024
In a city that thrives on innovation and aesthetic allure, Akila’s latest store opening in Los Angeles emerges as a beacon of high-concept retail design. Located on Sunset Boulevard, this new addition is not just a store but a testament to what happens when visionary design meets cutting-edge creativity. Chris Mart, the visionary behind AKILA, […]
May 6, 2024
In 2013, after several months of experimenting in her small kitchen, Vera Van Stapele decided that she had created a cookie that was special. The cookie was made of dark chocolate dough, baked crisp on the outside and filled with a gooey white chocolate. With this cookie, she took the risk of opening a shop […]
April 16, 2024
Spanish eyewear brand Gigi Studios – formerly known as GIGI Barcelona – is a family-owned business established by Fulgencio Ramo in 1962 in Poble Sec, Barcelona. Now headed by creative director and CEO Patricia Ramo, and selling its hand-crafted eyewear in more than 45 countries, Gigi Studios’ commitment to quality and elegance is evident in its newly […]
November 23, 2023
Designed by Shah Alam, Malaysia-based Wuuu Studio Maroon Optique is a stylish new optical store in the Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI) township of Kuala Lumpur. This is the second Maroon Optique store (the first one is in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur) and the fourth in the cluster of MJ Optical and Maroon Optique stores. According to Dom […]
September 4, 2023
Obumex, the Belgian studio known for handcrafted luxury kitchens as well as complete interiors and renovations has opened its first showroom in Paris. Located at 23 Rue de Lille in the 7th Arrondissement, the showroom joins the company’s other outlets located in Belgium: The head office and showroom in Staden and showrooms in Knokke and […]
September 1, 2023
More a showroom than a shop, the first location of Zaura jewelry is a fantastic juxtaposition of elements: Bulky rock vs. dainty filigree jewelry. But the Ahmedabad-based Zaura is a brand willing to be more than one thing and to make bold statements about their nature-inspired essence. The boutique’s interior exudes strength and power bringing […]
April 9, 2023
The LVMH-owned French beauty brand Officine Universelle Buly has recently opened yet another boutique in Japan. It was designed by the brand’s co-owner and creative director Ramdane Touhami in his design practice Art Recherche Industrie. The newest Kobe boutique is a free-standing store in the Kobe BAL Annex in the popular Motomachi neighbourhood. The brand has […]
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