Old Mount Street vs. New Mount Street : New
By Something CuratedThe Mount Street in Mayfair, as we know, is one of the most prestigious and chic streets of London, however it is often overseen that besides being a luxury hotspot it also carries a lot of tradition and history. The Off Market presents you the other side of Mount Street, where chic and trendy meets traditional heritage.
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NEW MOUNT STREET
Rick Owens
One of the most provocative brands of 21st century has opened its flagship store in Mayfair. Rick Owens has merged elegance and elements of gothic grunge in his iconic leather jacket which was worn by Kate Moss in 2001 in French Vogue publication. The brand became internationally known after Owens’ first show at New York Fashion Week, with the support of Anna Wintour.
Balmain
A new flagship store of Balmain on South Audley Street has been designed by an architect Joseph Dirand in a French house aesthetics. The space combines Olivier Roustieng’s signature French glamour with the classic English motives. “The new 200sq m boutique has been created as a unique elegant London pied-à-terre that channels the classically sober English style, it is Balmain’s second home.”
Christopher Kane
The store is designed by John Pawson, unlike his signature architectural work, this store is an environment with an emotional dimension, where the focus is on the clothes and on the people connected with the clothes. The juxtaposition of the classic and experimental with a use of both natural and synthetic materials creates a strong ambiance in the store.
Christian Louboutin
The Christian Louboutin flagship store is designed by Christian Louboutin in conjunction with New York architects 212box the store is a mix of contemporary and ethnic styles from around the world. Bright colored plastic in combination with glass and signature back lit mirrored shoe niches create a truly theatrical experience.
Christian Louboutin