Damir Doma - Paris

Damir Doma   In 2009, Damir Doma opend the first store in Paris The hidden boutique is next to the entrance of a quiet courtyard, at the number 6 of the rue des Arquebusiers, in the Marais. Behind the metallic door, a window into the designer's world can be found against a backdrop of stark white, contrasted with areas of black on opposing wall zones. On a concrete-covered floor, with swirling traces of chalky greys and beiges, pieces hang from naked rods and frames, while shoes, luggage and jewelry are arranged on aged steel surfaces, along with glass antiques and other curiosities. Damir Doma Store 6, rue des Arquebusiers 75003 Paris, France T. +33 145 270 930 F. +33 145 270 760

Garrard - London

Garrard  Today, Garrard’s lavishly seductive creations can be found at its flagship store on London’s legendary Albemarle Street and in Moscow, Dubai and New York’s Soho — or on display in the Tower of London, where the Crown Jewels reside.

BURBERRY MADISON 444

BURBERRY OPENS NEW STORES EITHER SIDE OF ITS AMERICAS HEADQUARTERS "We are really excited to open our first ever Burberry London and Burberry Brit standalone stores here in New York, located either side of our iconic America's headquarters at 444 Madison where the Burberry sign 400 feet atop salutes our Britishness across the Manhattan skyline. We designed the stores to have their own individual expression and identity reflecting our customers’ different attitudes and needs. The stores are modern and unintimidating with digital technology used to heighten the experience for the consumer." Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative Officer London, 24 November 2009 – Burberry is pleased to announce the opening of two new stores either side of its recently opened Americas headquarters at 444 Madison Avenue in New York. The two stores, which are the first of new concept stores for the brand, opened today. A 1500 square foot Burberry Brit store opened on the south side of the headquarters, showcasing ready to wear for men and women from the Burberry Brit collections including denim, outerwear and pieces from the Burberry Sport collections. The 1500 square foot Burberry London store opened on the north side of the headquarters, showcasing ready to wear for men and women from the Burberry London collections as well as accessories. Both stores opened with a new Burberry store design concept developed by Burberry Chief Creative Officer, Christopher Bailey where intrinsically British materials and themes are used in a contemporary and innovative way. Burberry has two existing stores in New York City – Soho and 57th Street and 62 Burberry stores throughout the US and Canada. Burberry became the newest addition to the Manhattan skyline on 28 May 2009 when three 50 foot long neon Burberry signs were lit above the new Burberry Americas headquarters at 444 Madison Avenue in New York. The site is one of only six grandfathered signage locations in New York. The new 68,000 square foot Burberry Americas headquarters at 444 Madison Avenue mirror the 160,000 square foot Burberry global headquarters in London. Both headquarters, designed by Christopher Bailey capture the quintessential British values which Burberry represents, featuring modern contemporary office space and cutting edge show rooms. Burberry, which is headquartered in London and is a member of the FTSE100, was founded in 1856.

Van Laack Champagne Reception

Van Laack 'Champagne Reception' for Collection presentation of Spring / Summer 2011 in Milan Showroom on via Tortona 37. Guest were: James Buckley, Designer of Burlington Peter Falke, CEO of Falke  Christian von Daniels, CEO and Owner of van Laack Mr. Wolf, Managing Director of Hiltl Trousers

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY ‘1910 – 2010’

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY ‘1910 – 2010’ The Ermenegildo Zegna Group today is one of Italy’s most famous family driven enterprises, lead by the   fourth   generation   of   the   Zegna   family. Over   the   last   century   the   business   gene   and entrepreneurial spirit has been passed down through the generations, ensuring that the name Zegna remains synonymous with pioneers of business Throughout   2010   Ermenegildo   Zegna   Centennial   celebrations   will   be   taking   place   worldwide.

Van Laack 125 years of business

Van Laack In the "golden twenties", elegant and luxurious shirts become a "must-have" item for the well-dressed man. The van Laack clothing company in Berlin, in particular, benefits from this development. At the same time, van Laack becomes one of the first brand-name products in the fashion industry. The classic van Laack logo was developed with the slogan “van Laack – the royal shirt”. The material used for the three-hole buttons, which were developed by Heinrich van Laack, is further improved. Today’s brand success is based on the range of characteristic van Laack product features developed at this time. After the Second World War, Heinrich Hoffmann acquires the van Laack brand and relocates the production facilities from Berlin to Mönchengladbach. Germany’s economic boom proves to be a new beginning for the traditional brand. Heinrich Hoffmann is the driving force behind the company, providing the impetus and continually improving the van Laack brand. Rolf Hoffmann takes over the company management from his father Heinrich and successfully expands the company into international markets. In 1972, the company unveils its first van Laack collection for ladies. The van Laack tradition is continued by the high level of workmanship and a love of detail. In 1983, ties, homewear and nightwear for men become a new facet of the van Laack brand and help orient it towards the future. Ties, homewear and nightwear for men enhance the van Laack brand in 1983 with another facet and orient the brand for the future. In 2002, Christian von Daniels, a textile manufacturer, acquires the company. As a passionate shirt manufacturer, he sets himself the goal to further increase the exclusivity of the van Laack brand. Christian von Daniels continues the brand’s success story with the implementation of the van Laack partner concept. For von Daniels, product showcasing takes centre stage in van Laack’s new image. Every article has its own stage. What successfully began in van Laack’s flagship stores can now be found in over 50 countries. Within three years, more than 80 new partner stores and partner sections opened. After numerous expansions into other European countries, van Laack products can now be found on all five continents. van Laack celebrates 125 years of business and continues to be a success story. The opening of the new Asian centre for production and distribution in Vietnam marks the start of a new and exciting chapter – one which has gained international recognition. The opening of the centre for production and distribution in Hanoi creates the conditions for the opening up into Asian and Oceanic markets. van Laack is well-armed for the global future with the flagship and partner concepts. In addition to the European and Asian markets, van Laack will focus on expanding into the United States. The first van Laack store to hit the USA opens on Madison Avenue in New York.

Le Salon Christophe Coppens - Bruxelles, Belgium

Bernhard Willhelm

Bernhard Willhelm's first shop in Tokyo was conceived with the idea of creating something out of nothing. Asked by Via Bus Stop to create his first shop ever, this trial was an opportunity to gather all the aesthetical codes he has been working on. Following his background of collaborations with artists and designers, he asked new-born duo ( item idem™, conceptual artist, and Asa, exiled designer, both based in Tokyo ) to create an environment following his main guidelines. Conceived as an interior crafted with detritus and waste of the consumeristic society, this shop ( which of course presents the latest collections ) would be the ideal palace for  dandy homeless. Bernhard Willhelm's philosophy has always been focused on how to make clever projects with no money, and this new store demonstrates this very well. item idem™ and Asa added their own inspiration and esthetical poetry influenced by the reconstructed japanese homeless house. Japan is certainly one of the most sophisticated countries in the world. But still, focused on beauty, this nation is ashamed of its poor individuals, parking them in parks. However the sophistication of this society can still be found in its hidden aspects. The homes the homeless build with found objects, cardboards, and blue plastic, are purely beautiful in terms of ephemeral architecture. Adding necessary functionality to a research of beauty, they design a strong political statement, proving that being poor and rejected by society, doesn't stop them from having beauty ideals. The collaboration between Bernhard and this duo started with this latest influence, one that had a strong meaning for all three, especially doing this project in japan, inside a department store. The genius of Bernhard Willhelm partly consists of a great understanding of a large number of aesthetical codes, sometimes coming from pop culture or ethnical origins. That is something item idem™ and Asa understood and tried to reproduce while they were designing this " junk puzzle interior". This alternative shop is a rare and unique project and a must-to-see. By mixing art and market, this proposal of an exhibition shop,  will live for months before evolving, just as a homeless updates his cardboard house. The shop opening was on the 4th February at 3rd floor of PARCO shopping mall at Shibuya, Tokyo.

de GRISOGONO’s

VOLUPTUOUS JEWELLERY CASES FOR PRESTIGIOUS CREATIONS The brand has 16 boutiques worldwide – baroque-styled places of tranquillity where de GRISOGONO’s magic world can be quietly discovered. Entering a de GRISOGONO boutique is like venturing into a unique and marvellous world. Behind the black façade, a tribute to the black diamonds that have contributed to de GRISOGONO’s success, lays a haven of sumptuously quiet and baroque-styled interiors. With a hint of deliberate anachronism, dark panelling compliments thick Aubusson carpets, and deep silk sofas are matched with marble mosaics. Harmonies of warm red and Italian yellow make up for a voluptuous and entrancing atmosphere. The heavy brass door, ornate with the Company’s coat of arms, opens the way into the heart of a fabulous jewellery showcase, where every single diamond and precious stone lights up the eyes. Here luxury finally makes sense. It is no longer an idea, it is plain reality.  The first de GRISOGONO boutique opened in 1993 in Geneva and specialised in designing and selling high jewellery and “objets d’art”. Diamond-set jewellery, prestigious furniture, candles, and black diamond-set sunglasses – the first boutique perfectly combined luxury, beauty, creativity, and originality. Following great success, more stores were opened on the world’s most famous avenues. As a testimony to the Company’s healthy position, de GRISOGONO has sixteen boutiques in Geneva, London, Gstaad, Hong Kong, Rome, Porto Cervo, Paris, St. Moritz, Kuwait, New York, two in Moscow, Tokyo, Saint-Barthélemy, Dubai and New Delhi. Concerned with keeping a sense of exclusivity, Fawaz Gruosi wishes to open no more than thirty stores worldwide.