Louis Vuitton’s Sanlitun Taikoo Li Maison reframes flagship retail as cultural infrastructure. Designed by Jun Aoki, the sculptural façade draws on Taihu stone and fashion silhouettes, blending local heritage with couture. Inside, light-filled atriums, a gallery-like retail journey and Beijing’s first Le Café Louis Vuitton turn shopping into a lifestyle experience. It’s a clear signal of future retail: architecture-led, culturally rooted, and built for connection, dwell time

New Balance’s renovated Harajuku flagship shows how physical retail becomes a true brand home. More than a store, it’s a living expression of craft, community and identity. The space blends heritage with future performance, proving retail isn’t about transactions but connection. By creating a human, timeless environment, New Balance turns its flagship into a cultural touchpoint where brand, story and experience come alive.

Dr. Martens enters a new era with its first beacon store on Brewer Street, an immersive world of craft, community and cultural energy. More than a flagship, it’s a living brand experience rooted in heritage and rebuilt for the future. Assembly-led design, makers-in-residence, live workshops, a Repair & Customisation Bar and the revived Doctor’s Orders Café turn the space into a cultural hub. A bold blueprint for experience-led retail where people don’t just shop, they belong.

On Running opens its largest Greater Bay Area store in Guangzhou, creating an immersive space inspired by Tianhe Park’s running routes. With coffered ceilings mimicking tree-lined paths, shimmering light, and earthy tones, the store blends urban nature with an active lifestyle. Playful oversized shoelace installations and new capsule collections turn the space into a dynamic brand experience that connects design, movement, and community.

AMIRI opens its Milan flagship with a cinematic, immersive world that blends California cool with Milanese elegance. Film-set-style rooms, rich materials, vintage furniture, and sculptural details create a luxury universe where storytelling leads the experience. More than a store, it’s a destination that defines the future of experiential retail—textured, emotional, and culturally resonant.

Casa Loewe Montaigne transforms retail into an art-led, tactile experience. Designed like a collector’s home, it blends handcrafted tiles, marble, and curated furniture with ceramics, sculptures, and textiles from global artists. Every detail elevates craft, culture, and materiality, creating a gallery-like space that redefines luxury and showcases Loewe’s world in a deeply considered, immersive way.

H&M Seongsu transforms retail into a cultural stage. Designed with SKYnoa, the space blends fashion, creativity, and community, inspired by Seoul’s street culture and theatrical design cues. Each floor acts like a new “act,” from industrial styling to Hanbok-inspired closets and creator-led personalisation. A future-facing store concept where identity, experience, and storytelling come together.

Nike’s King’s Road store reopens as a celebration of the modern female athlete — blending performance, fashion, and heritage. Inspired by the winged goddess of victory, it merges sculptural design, curated edits, and storytelling to redefine sport as lifestyle. Retail becomes empowerment: a space where women feel seen, inspired, and unstoppable.

Casablanca opens its first U.S. flagship in Beverly Hills — a cinematic blend of heritage and modernity. Housed in a former 1920s bank, the space fuses Greek-inspired arches, carmine red walls, and gold typography with cutting-edge design. Exclusive LA pieces celebrate the city’s creative energy. More than a store, it’s a cultural destination — a bold example of storytelling through architecture and atmosphere.

Timberland opens a temporary store in Berlin-Mitte, blending heritage craftsmanship with the city’s creative energy. The 135m² space showcases iconic footwear and apparel while hosting workshops, artist collaborations, and community events. Designed to reflect Berlin’s individuality and Timberland’s outdoor DNA, the store becomes a cultural hub where design, self-expression, and connection converge — turning retail into an immersive, community-driven experience.

Acne Studios lands in Bangkok with a stunning new flagship at Siam Paragon. Designed by Jonny Johansson and Halleroed, the space blends pink granite, sleek metal, and sculptural form, a study in refined contrast. Inside, discover ready-to-wear, accessories, the new Camero bag, and a limited “Acne Studios Loves Bangkok” tee. A minimalist masterpiece redefining modern retail.

The new Pleats Please Issey Miyake store in Tokyo’s Aoyama district, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, transforms light, glass, and aluminum into a serene, immersive space. The vibrant pleats wall showcases Miyake’s signature folding technique, while floating garments, rolled fabrics, and custom fixtures highlight craft and movement. Minimalist yet playful, the three-floor store merges architecture and fashion, creating an experiential space where design, light, and pleats come t

Skims’ Mall of America flagship is a cultural retail moment. The 8,000 sq ft space translates the brand’s ethos—comfort, innovation and inclusivity—into an experience-led environment. Gallery-like displays, generous fitting and consultation zones prioritise product education and fit. A wide size range and skin-tone palettes make inclusivity tangible on the shopfloor. Placed in a high-traffic destination, the store functions as destination, billboard and community hub.

Adidas opens a new concept store in Shanghai’s Xintiandi, blending heritage and innovation. Inspired by Art Deco and Shikumen architecture, the space features mosaic tiles, brass inlays, and lush greenery. A sculptural 3D Trefoil anchors the design, merging art and identity. Raw metal details add an industrial edge, while the tranquil courtyard feel celebrates Shanghai’s past and future. A masterclass in cultural storytelling and experiential retail.

Diesel’s new Berlin flagship on Kurfürstendamm blends brutalist architecture with the brand’s alternative luxury aesthetic. A museum-worthy denim installation anchors the space, while a modular pop-up floor hosts creative activations, connecting fashion, art, and community in an immersive retail experience.

Axel Arigato lands in Dubai with a surreal new store at Mall of the Emirates. Designed by Jens Werner, the space blends Scandinavian minimalism with desert-inspired tones, anchored by a sculptural “bubble” installation that transforms retail into art. Signature yellow accents, organic podiums, and a first-ever mannequin artwork by Jon Buck redefine the shopping experience. More than a store, it’s a cultural hub for community, collaboration, and creativity.

MAAP lands in Venice Beach with its first US LaB, turning retail into a hub for culture and community. Designed by Clare Cousins Architects, the space fuses raw brick and timber with sleek modern details, reflecting the brand’s “Life Around Bikes” ethos. More than a store, it’s a social space with a coffee bar, weekly rides, exclusive drops, and events—embedding MAAP into LA’s creative and cycling culture while redefining what a retail experience can be.

On lands at Bangkok’s ICONSIAM with a flagship that fuses Swiss precision and Thai inspiration. Drawing from Khon Kaen’s Blue Spring, the 826 sqm store features natural textures, curved design, and an interactive Magic Wall showcasing On’s innovations. Divided into zones for running, training, lifestyle, and tennis, it doubles as a hub for the city’s running community with workshops and run clubs. More than retail, it’s a cultural destination blending performance, storytellin

POP MART’s Global Landmark Store at ICONSIAM is a 760sqm playground where Thai heritage meets pop culture. A four-metre Molly in Chakri attire greets visitors, leading into fluid, river-inspired design, game-like collector zones, and the first POP MART Café outside China. From monumental installations to exclusive collectibles, every detail transforms the space into a cultural destination, part store, part theatre, all imagination.

Rolex and London Jewelers open a new boutique in East Hampton’s historic Odd Fellows Hall, blending heritage with coastal luxury. The space balances Hamptons warmth with Rolex’s timeless design codes, from walnut panels and custom rugs to marble accents.

adidas Originals lands in Cairo with a striking new concept store at Mall of Arabia. Featuring a glowing blue trefoil, sleek design, digital storytelling, and an iconic sneaker wall, the space blends lifestyle, sport, and fashion into one immersive experience.

Oxford Street has a new beauty destination with Space NK’s Play Space, designed by StudioXAG. Packed with playful, high-energy moments, from a moving belt of fragrance mists and a surprise beauty wheel to a pick-and-mix wall of cult minis and interactive digital touchpoints, every detail sparks discovery. This bold, immersive playground brings Gen Z beauty to life, blending sensory storytelling, interactivity, and retail theatre into a must-visit experiential destination.

Crocs has redefined retail with its new ICON store in SoHo, NYC — a bold, 4,000 sq ft space blending immersive design and cultural storytelling. From a New York-style apartment window to an in-store bodega filled with NYC-themed Jibbitz™, every detail celebrates the city. It’s also the global debut of the Crocs EXP collection and the brand’s first hybrid model, combining self-serve with service. A vibrant tribute to NYC, the store sets a new standard for experiential retail.

Lacoste steps into hospitality with Le Café Lacoste in Monaco — a refined fusion of sport-chic design, French bistronomy, and brand heritage. Set by the sea at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, the café blends tennis-inspired interiors, signature dishes, and exclusive cocktails like Le Chose to deliver an immersive lifestyle experience. With plans to expand globally, this marks Lacoste’s bold evolution from fashion brand to cultural icon — one elegant, crocodile-stamped plate at a tim