StyleBible.ph is the online voice of Preview, a leading fashion publication in the Philippines. The site is also in the process of building a well-curated online collection of independent homegrown clothing and accessories. Recently, PSFK got a chance to chat with Managing Editor Isabelle Andaya on the Philippines’ place in global fashion as well as on some leading and emerging talents that are shaping the local movement. So what is Philippine fashion’s place in the world? I would say that the number of people interested in fashion in the Philippines has grown and we are slowly discovering our own style...
Another victim of high rents and, oh yeah, the Internet: Streetlight Records' flagship store on 24th Street in Noe Valley is closing. The 32-year-old company will still keep its other SF outlet at Market and Castro. Besides the obvious toll downloads have taken on record sales, "Noe Valley has become particularly expensive and we can’t afford the rent," says the official Streetlight press release. But apparently the rents in the prime of the Castro are standing strong... So what would you like to see at this pricey chunk of 24th Street and Noe real estate? To the comments with complaints...
We’re not sure what to make of this, but Barbie is set to open a massive 3400 square meter flagship store along Shanghai’s trendy Huai Hai Road. Hoping to cash in on the China consumer market, Mattel has invested over $30 million to set up the first Barbie worldwide flagship store. A new set of Asian and Caucasian Barbie dolls have been developed for the grand opening. A 32-meters high poster, featuring the motto “We Believe in Girls’ Dreams”, covers the construction site and is the largest in Shanghai. The store will include all products and services under the...
I usually don't wear my geek on my shirt, sleeve or ears, but the puns on the cheery tees from Loyal Army, which has a flagship store in San Francisco and an almost as robust online store, are too adorable and punny to ignore. I am torn between the OMG design covered in IM-speak, Guitar Hero, which has a guitar and hero sandwich (get it!), and this cute My Game Is Classic theme. They are all $19.50....
We breathed a sigh of relief when we first discovered menswear label, Saint Augustine Academy. Since its inception in 2002, the Sydney-based team has risen to cult-status among individuals with a keen eye for sophistication and intelligent design. Playing on the lifestyle of a modern rock-and-roll star, the designers at Saint Augustine Academy are heavily inspired by the rock nouveau ethos that surrounded bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain. While slim fits and skinny ties are nothing new to the scene, the label keeps it fresh with edgy designs only a true whisky-consuming dandy would love. Designers Alvin...
Storm to arrive early, according to MobileToday Just days after the Vodafone pre-ordering site went live it now looks like we could be seeing the phone in stores even earlier than expected. The mobile phone news site has noted the new BlackBerry will launch this Friday at Vodafone’s flagship store in London. This is despite the Vodafone site still showing that customers who’ve pre-order will have the phone on the 11th. We called their press centre to have the new date confirmed, but a spokes person could neither confirm nor deny such a scandalous rumour So we’re taking that...
Here it is, folks -- and in a nice earthy brown to boot. A Curbed operative spotted the new Gucci "Eco Flagship" store greening up at 240 Stockton. So much for that June opening, but in the nick of time for the holiday shopping slag. The Energy Star rated space shaped up some months behind schedule, but it looks like the slow economy might've taken a bit of a toll on the luxury outfitter. Pro tip: brown is the new green is the new black. · Storefronting: Gucci Eco Flagship Greens Union Square [Curbed SF] [image courtesy flickr photog...
Zaha Hadid Architects concept for the Neil Barrett flagship store in Tokyo is based on the minimal cut of the brand`s fashion design and parallels its approach in using the same design parameters of fixed points, folding, pleating and cut outs. ...
Mike Albo's hilarious Critical Shopper piece in yesterday's Times, about the Gap's mission to lure back youthful customers with new designer Patrick Robinson -- comes packaged with an amazing little nutgraph. It follows Aldo's distaste and incredulity over the amount of Europeans who were pushing and shoving and snatching their way around the flagship store he visited: At first it was difficult to understand why the Eurofolk were so intense about this place. It leaves the bland taste of the 1990s in my mouth. I see the square blue sign, and it calls to mind Helen Hunt on “Mad About...
Filed under: Sony Ericsson If you blinked at some point over the past two years you may have missed it, but somewhere in there, Sony Ericsson had a flagship retail location in the heart of London. Actually, they still do -- it's not closed quite yet -- but it'll be gone by the end of the year, just one casualty of the manufacturer's cost-cutting measures in an effort to turn its weak financial position around. Worried about the prospects for immersing yourself in the Sony Ericsson lifestyle after the new year? Rest easy -- the company says it has no...
Hlaska, has opened its flagship store in San Francisco's retail red light district, the Fillmore— at 2033 Fillmore Street, not so far from other NKOTB, Ralph Lauren. Foregoing the sort of stark, modernist interior such a name might inspire, Hlaska's moody decor resembles a scientist's curiosity cabinet; expect to see a lot of old-world details, dark wood, and lovely leather....
Haute couture expert and beauty retailer Chanel has just unveiled two new retail spaces at Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York Flagship store. Our very own BellaSugar, who was covering all the beauty trends from Fashion Week, had a chance to check out the newly renovated fragrance and beauty counter, which is said to offer customers an "exclusive environment to experience the world of Chanel in an innovative way." Now for the part that interests me — the illuminated manuscript! Bella was excited to tell me about a plastic-looking book they have on display, which showcases the history of Chanel fragrances....
PSFK just paid a visit to the Uniqlo flagship store in New York to check out their new customer service robot. We were excited at the possibilities -the little guy is supposed to hold simple conversations and help shoppers find items in the store Well, retail workers of the world, you can breathe a collective sigh of relief - your jobs are not in danger (yet). Wakamaru, as it’s called seemed a little shy. At the moment, it can only respond to a handful of questions, none which involve helping you find a nice pair of pants. Though the...
This being fashion week in NYC, Bryant park is once again pack with temporary tents hosting the fashion shows. But elsewhere around the city retailers are taking advantage the event to open temporary stores. This weekend Gap partnered with Paris based Colette to set up a temporary shop containing hard-to-find products from around the world. The store will stay open for one month. The shop is the first time Colette has established a store in the US. Replicating colette’s Paris store concept, Colette x Gap will feature a combination of unique and sought-after Colette products, otherwise unavailable in New...
