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Debut in Seoul: Arket opens first pop-up in South Korea

Fashion retailer Arket, part of the H&M Group, is opening its first pop-up shop in South Korea. The temporary store will open its doors from September 6 to 14 in Seoul, Arket announced on Thursday. The pop-up is located in the Musinsa Empty Seongsu, a concept store that offers brands a platform. The brand will present its autumn/winter 2025...

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Samsøe Samsøe opens pop-up in Selfridges

Danish fashion brand Samsøe Samsøe has opened a pop-up at Selfridges London to highlight its autumn/winter 2025 collection. In a statement, the Scandinavian brand said the move was part of its “ever-increasing” focus on the UK market, as it looks to reach new audiences and solidify its position “as go-to brand for sophisticated contemporary...

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Erdem opens pop-up in Selfridges

London-based independent fashion label Erdem has opened an immersive pop-up installation at Selfridges in London, showcasing the inspiration behind its autumn/winter 2025 catwalk collection. Located on the second-floor atrium at Selfridges, the pop-up will run until mid-September to showcase a “visual dialogue between fashion and art” and has...

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De Savary London opens first-ever pop-up store in London

Luxury outerwear brand De Savary London has launched its first bricks-and-mortar space on the King’s Road in London, which will run until the end of the year. The 1,644 square foot pop-up, located at 322 King’s Road in Chelsea, is part of the Sloane Stanley Estate, and showcases the brand’s full collections of leather jackets, wool coats, tops,...

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Lone Design Club and Hammerson launch new retail concept in Bristol

Lone Design Club (LDC), which curates immersive, short-term retail experiences, has teamed up with landlord Hammerson to debut a new innovative retail concept in Bristol’s Cabot Circus shopping centre. The new retail pop-up concept is called ‘Cache’ and aims to scale the future of retail by shifting away from rigid long-term leases and toward...

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Santoni steps into Harrods with new pop-up

Italian luxury footwear house Santoni has launched a pop-up in Harrods until the end of August. Harrods’ fabled Shoe Heaven plays host to a dedicated Santoni showcase celebrating the Sibille pump, a handcrafted heel that the brand is positioning as an answer to modern femininity. Santoni says the Sibille isn't merely a shoe; it is a sculptural...

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Summer in Saint-Tropez: When the fashion industry makes the Gulf go round

An idyllic setting, the Mediterranean glistening under the summer sun, and an unparalleled vibrancy enliven the narrow streets of the village. Every year, Saint-Tropez is not content with simply being a dream destination. It transforms into an experiential incubator for the biggest luxury houses. This summer vibrancy also raises questions. How...

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Amiri opens beach club experience in Selfridges

Los Angeles-based luxury label Amiri has transformed The Corner Shop at Selfridges into a beach club pop-up, complete with sand-textured floors, palm trees, raffia-lined walls, and sand-sculpted installations. The pop-up, which runs until August 2, is described as a “unique and one-off brand experience within a custom-designed environment,” as...

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Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter to open first consumer-facing pop-up in the Hamptons

On the back of their takeover, Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter are set to explore a new realm. The luxury e-tailers are venturing into physical retail with their first-ever public facing pop-up. Running from July 16 to 20, the store will be located in the Hamptons and hosted by furniture showroom Wyeth in Sagaponack. Dubbed ‘Summer in the Hamptons’,...

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In Pictures: Guess Jeans opens first Asian flagship store in Tokyo

Guess Jeans has opened its first Asian flagship store in the fashion-centric neighbourhood of Harajuku, Tokyo. The opening of the four-storey location comes as part of wider expansion plans in Japan, currently being led by director of new business, Nicolai Marciano. To celebrate this next phase of global expansion, a series of local events...

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CLOT opens inaugural 'Country Club' pop-up in London

Hong Kong-based streetwear label CLOT by Edison Chen has opened its first-ever pop-up store in London, merging “sports, style, and community” to coincide with the 2025 Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Located at 13 Bridle Lane in Soho, London, the ‘CLOT Country Club’ pop-up will run until July 13 and draws inspiration from classic country club...

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Mowalola opens first Berlin pop-up for Fashion Week

Mowalola takes its first step in brick and mortar retail in Germany. The brand is opening a pop-up in Berlin for Berlin Fashion Week. The Nigerian-British designer Mowalola Ogunlesi's brand is opening a temporary space for the first time. It debuts at Berlin Fashion Week, Mowalola announced on Wednesday. At the P100 event location, the brand...