All Blog Posts Tagged 'store' (25)

Cartoon Candy Store



We're seeing tons of exciting shop designs popping up these days. Who could forget D'Espresso's mind-bending coffee shop, the Alice in Wonderland-inspired Tokyo restaurant or the…

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Added by alice on November 18, 2011 at 11:00am — 3 Comments

8-Bit-Inspired Fashion Store



If you love the nostalgic feeling that comes with 8-bit anything, then you must check out the Anrealage store in Harajuku, Tokyo. Not only will you find some fierce pixelated fashion by emerging Japanese designer Kunihiko Morinaga, you'll also be able to check out a whole store decked out in 8-bit including the chairs, table, light bulbs and more.… Continue

Added by alice on October 10, 2011 at 8:56am — 2 Comments

Rolls by Sinato (6 photos)

Japanese designer Chikara Ohno of Sinato has installed coils of aluminium sheeting at the Diesel Denim Gallery Aoyama in Tokyo.

The characteristic of aluminium, the material used fro the installation, is its softness and thinness, yet harder than cloth or paper.…

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Added by Visnja V on July 30, 2010 at 12:54pm — 3 Comments

GAP Upside Down Store



"Shopping turned on its head" isn't just a meaningless tagline for GAP. They literally mean it. To promote their new loyalty program, Sprize, the GAP in Vancouver, BC turned its entire store upside-down. All of the mannequins, displays and even the sign were flipped, as well as some cars and a hotdog stand outside of the store.



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Added by Yasmine Zalek on March 8, 2010 at 12:50am — 3 Comments

Happy Pills!? Sweet Happiness in Sugar-Pill Supplements



A candy store (and associated product series) designed by Studio M in Spain to treat the more mild forms of day-to-day depression in casual shoppers.



From the products to the packaging, everything is themed around prescription medication – pill-shaped sweets, boxes, containers and entire to-go cartons for the most serious of cases.…



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Added by Yasmine Zalek on February 9, 2010 at 9:51am — 2 Comments

Would YOU have picked up this modern chair?



Here's a cool little video that furniture company Blu Dot recently put together. On November 4-5, they put a couple dozen of its ultra-modern chairs out in the streets of New York, free for the taking. The only catch? GPS was hidden on the chairs, and a film crew would videotape the swipe and monitor where the chairs ended up.



"When we opened our SoHo store in 2008, we were introduced to the resourceful culture… Continue

Added by alice on December 19, 2009 at 10:33am — 3 Comments

If Store Signs Were Honest (18 total)

If only everyone could be this honest! If your store is closed (or even open), just tell me the real reason why. Let's not beat around the bush. We're tighter than that. These humorous signs can be found at… Continue

Added by alice on December 11, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

Inside Microsoft's First Retail Store - Scottsdale, Arizona



The first Microsoft retail store opened last week in the Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale, Arizona and boy does it look familiar. If you've ever spent some quality time in an Apple store you'll definitely see the similarities. There's even an "Answer Bar" at the back of the store where you can ask questions!



Though I can't really judge from these…

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Added by alice on November 2, 2009 at 10:30am — 7 Comments

Beijing loves Ikea for the Experience

Head on over to the LA Times to read an interesting article on why people from Beijing love Ikea. Do they go there to shop for their modern day needs? Well, not quite. They go there for the experience.



Here are a few of my favorite… Continue

Added by alice on August 26, 2009 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

Simplicity is the Antidote to Modern Life - Pale & Interesting



Though Pottery Barn, Crate + Barrel and Ikea will always stock reliable, well-priced furniture, sometimes you want to add a little more charm to your home. Restoration Hardware and Anthropologie speak more to your design sensibility - clean, modern, with a bit of personality. Enter, Pale and Interesting, an online boutique homeware store run by husband and wife…

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Added by alice on August 25, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Kate Spade's Fun and Fabulous 5th Ave Store



Yet another reason to visit NY! The newly redesigned Kate Spade boutique on 5th Avenue is amazing! This June, to celebrate their Summer collection, they reimagined their 5th Avenue flagship shop to create a unique experience for their guests. Like a wonderful, whimsical apartment designed by your super chic friend, you'll see fanciful wallpaper, vintage furniture and…

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Added by alice on August 7, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Banana Republic's Edition - A New Accessories Store Opens

Today, Banana Republic opens a new accessories store in the Westfield San Francisco Shopping Centre. The boutique, Edition, is a test store and an opportunity to explore merchandising and design ideas for the accessories sold in Banana Republic stores. Offering limited edition luxury accessories, all jewelry and handbags will carry an affordable price of less than $400… Continue

Added by alice on May 15, 2009 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

BARKADA(KO) ONLINE STORE GRAND OPENING!!!





First off, we have to thank My Modern Metropolis for inspiring us to look into bigcartel.com for our new online store! We were inspired by Alice's blog post on BYROGLYPHICS. We were completely blown away and decided to get off our butts and finally do something about our remaining inventory of first edition Barkada(ko) shirts. So far, we're LOVING… Continue

Added by Ardith Ibañez Nishii on April 28, 2009 at 7:04pm — 7 Comments

Fred Segal Santa Monica Gets Their Own Bravo Reality Show!

Oh, Bravo. I'll admit it. Yes, I am hooked on Millionaire Matchmaker. That no BS biatch has me glued to the TV week after week.



What's next up your sleeve?



A reality show set in Fred Segal, Santa Monica you say?



"The untitled docu-series will focus on the oft-stressed and competitive sales team as they cater to well-to-do customers who… Continue

Added by alice on April 24, 2009 at 9:47am — 2 Comments

NEW band LEVY - Devil Plays for Keeps - Economic Crisis

One of my friends passed me along this video. I think it does a good job at shedding some light on our current economic crisis. It's done tastefully and it feels raw and gritty, much like the times that lay before us. let me know what you think.



Also if you can I'd watch it in HD at this link. The image quality is a whole lot… Continue

Added by Jason Chen on March 31, 2009 at 7:11pm — No Comments

Looking for Beautiful Silhouette Stationary? Paper+Cup Has You Covered.

Paper+Cup is a stationary store that was started by a few old friends in New York. What I love most about their products is that they're simple yet elegant. Their silhouette labels, cards and journals have that modern vintage feel to them. Sam and I ordered up this line for our rehearsal dinner gifts and we couldn't have been more happy. So, if you're looking for… Continue

Added by alice on December 1, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Oprah's Working Her Magic Again! Free Snapfish Book and 20% Off at Container Store

Thanks Oprah for working your magic! Today's Oprah show was about Cleaning Up Your Messy House. She's hooking up everyone with a few goodies. Enjoy!



SNAPFISH - FREE PHOTOBOOK

Time to turn your photos and artwork into a nice custom book. This is worth $29.99 and the deal ends November 16th! See below for more details.*



*This… Continue

Added by alice on November 12, 2008 at 3:43pm — No Comments

Hey Moms and Aunties! The Cutest Kids Clothes Store is Having a Secret Pre-Sale! Peek, Aren't You Curious.

This is my niece, Berry. She's dressed in the cutest kids clothes ever. I am telling you, I'm jealous of her clothes! Back in June my sister Grace took me to Peek, Aren't You… Continue

Added by alice on October 21, 2008 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

If Only These Were Diamonds!: Swarovski Flagship Store in Tokyo

There's something I love about walking into a retail store. Online shopping rules but when the sights are as visually appealing as these - it makes me want to plop down the Am Ex and make my husband cry.



Swaokvski, Tokyo opened in March 2008 to rave reviews. This retail haven was designed by Tokujin Yoshioka. Both exterior and interior are lined with… Continue

Added by alice on October 14, 2008 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

An Accessories Store Inspired by Alice in Wonderland?: I'm There...TenOverSix



Four New York transplants opened a full-service accessories shop in Hollywood - a shoe designer, a stylist, a designer and a filmmaker. With over 70 accessories designers in this shop, they hope to bring vintage, limited-edition, and up-and-coming designer add-ons together in one place.…



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Added by alice on October 12, 2008 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

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