In the heart of São Paulo, Bottega Veneta is setting new standards for luxury retail with its renovated store at JK Iguatemi Shopping Center. Between elegant Italian walnut interiors, terrazzo flooring, and a private salon, architecture, fashion, and culture merge into a unique shopping experience.
What truly stays in customers’ minds – the product or the experience? Especially during the Christmas season, when city centres compete for attention, more and more retail concepts rely on strong narratives, unconventional design, and immersive, sensory staging instead of traditional decoration. These four retail spaces show how bold design can make the decisive difference in a festive context.
Christmas is just around the corner, and across the globe, impressive window displays are transforming department store facades into magical winter worlds. Here, you can take a fascinating look at the most beautiful festive installations from cities like Munich, London, New York, and Miami.
Milan is not only a fashion capital, but also a stage for bold retail statements – as the new CELINE boutique impressively demonstrates. Across 600 sqm, luxurious interior design, art, and exclusive collections merge into a unique shopping experience that appeals to all the senses.
They stand still, yet tell entire stories: For decades, mannequins have accompanied the evolution of retail, reflecting societal ideals, aesthetic trends, and technological advancements. This journey through 60 years shows how rigid figures became emotional brand ambassadors—and why their appearance matters more than ever today.
Shopping today can be more than just a transaction – it can surprise, move, and tell a story. These four extraordinary retail spaces show how bold design and strong concepts can reinvent the shopping experience and leave a lasting impression.
What does a store look like when it deliberately sheds the glossy façade of the tech world and instead shows where innovation truly begins? Back Market’s pop-up in New York invites visitors to rethink electronics – in a more sustainable, transparent, and real-life way.
In a world where industry meets nature, a visual narrative unfolds—full of tension and harmony. The collaboration between Formroom and JOSEPH questions the interplay between technical precision and organic beauty. Discover how design becomes a dialogue between craftsmanship and the environment.
Sabine Krieg, Vice President of the VMM, professor, and retail design expert, was interviewed by stores+shops and spoke about new perspectives on city centers, the concept of “Socio Retailing,” and the role of retail as a driver of social interaction and urban transformation.
Experience the magical world of the “Temple of Game” by RS Barcelona at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025 – an innovative inflatable pavilion that combines design, sophistication, and playfulness. Be inspired by this unique installation that fuses art and experience in a fascinating way.
In the heart of Ljubljana, a place is emerging that seamlessly blends work, design, and coffee culture: .raw is a workspace, concept store, café, and gallery all in one. Brutalist architecture, creative products, and a relaxed atmosphere make this hybrid space the new hotspot for design enthusiasts.
Dive into the fascinating world of Christian Dior and discover the unique exhibition "Designer of Dreams," which beautifully combines fashion history and culture. Experience how the fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics and Dior’s visionary creations comes to life in an impressive scenography. A true highlight for art and fashion enthusiasts.
