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Perfect Moment opens first seasonal European store in the Alps

Skiwear brand Perfect Moment is continuing on its retail expansion, this time with the opening of its first seasonal store in Europe. The new location is within the Alps ski resort, Kitzbühel, in Tirol, Austria, where special in-store events will aptly tie into the surroundings. The store itself will house select items from the company’s...

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Madewell marks opening of new flagship store in SoHo, NYC

Madewell has officially opened the doors of the newest flagship store in SoHo, New York City. Exterior of Madewell's new flagship store in SoHo, NYC Credits: Madewell Situated at 565 Broadway, the new flagship store from the denim and apparel brand spans 6,512 square feet and marks Madewell’s return to the neighborhood. Madewell originally...

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In Pictures: Schuh unveils gender neutral format at new Westfield White City store

Footwear retailer Schuh has opened a new hybrid store at Westfield London White City, which has taken on a gender neutral format while catering to both adults and kids. Throughout the 2,800 square metre space, the retailer intends to exhibit a shopping experience that encourages self-expression, as seen in a layout of brands and sportswear that...

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Skims unveils debut flagship store in New York City

Skims, the shapewear and swimwear brand co-founded by reality TV star Kim Kardashian, has opened its first flagship store in New York City on 5th Avenue. Described as a “significant milestone in the brand's ongoing retail evolution,” the flagship has been designed by design studio Rafael de Cárdenas, showcasing Skims’ distinctive design codes,...

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In Pictures: Saint Laurent opens new store in New York's Meatpacking District

French luxury fashion house Saint Laurent has expanded its retail footprint in the city of New York with the opening of a new store in the iconic Meatpacking District. Interior of Saint Laurent's new store in NYC Meatpacking District Credits: Saint Laurent The new two-level store, now Saint Laurent’s largest store in the city, features the...

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Applied Nutrition opens pop-up with Yelir

Applied Nutrition, the global sports nutrition, health and wellness brand, has opened its first-ever pop-up at Liverpool One in partnership with performance-wear fashion brand Yelir. The pop-up, located on Liverpool One’s Paradise Street until mid-January 2025, has been designed to bring together wellness and style in a unique shopping...

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In Pictures: Another Tomorrow opens first flagship in New York

Eco-conscious brand Another Tomorrow has unveiled its first flagship store in SoHo, New York, marking a "significant milestone in the brand’s journey towards modeling a more resilient future for fashion”. The luxury label said that the store intends to offer a “physical manifestation of the brand blueprint for the fashion of tomorrow”, housing...

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Juicy Couture returns to UK retail scene with London store opening

Casualwear brand Juicy Couture is making its return to the UK’s physical retail market with the opening of a new store at Westfield Stratford City in London. The 1,200 square foot space draws inspiration from former Juicy Couture stores, incorporating its signature graffiti-like artwork and neon lighting with modern elements such as a metallic...

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Leem opens first permanent UK store

International womenswear brand Leem has opened its first permanent store in the UK at Westfield London, following a pop-up at the shopping centre in 2023. In a statement, Leem said the transition to a permanent store marks a “significant milestone” in the womenswear brand’s global expansion plans and is part of the brand’s broader strategy to...

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Farm Rio continues UK expansion with second London store

Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand Farm Rio has opened its second standalone store in the UK as it continues its European expansion. The 1,600-square-foot store at 26 Marylebone High Street adds to its debut store on London’s Kings Road in Chelsea, which opened in January. It spans across two floors and houses more than 140 styles from its...

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Eton transforms shirt buying into an experience with latest flagship

Swedish shirtmaker Eton has unveiled its latest Stockholm flagship, a 110-square-meter space testament to the brand's understated luxury. In an era of algorithmic commerce, Eton is reimagining the retail landscape, transforming the mundane act of shirt buying into a curated dialogue between craftsmanship and personal identity. The store's...

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Ikea opens London pop-up dedicated to staple Frakta bag

Swedish homeware giant Ikea has unveiled a new Oxford Street pop-up dedicated to its iconic blue Frakta bag. London’s ‘Hus of Frakta’, open daily until March 2025, sits next to what will soon become Ikea’s permanent store, set to open in spring 2025. In the space, Ikea offers special features to visitors, including a personalisation service in...