A Shoe-in for Success

On the Retail Enviroments site published by POPAI Hungary’s mother organisation Shop! HQ, there is a nicely illustrated article about the luxury brand’s latest store.

Style and textures

Unique Store Fixtures, a North American manufacturer of custom retail environments, has executed Christian Louboutin’s design for a boutique within Holt Renfrew at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

The intricate design melds various finishes and textures. It includes a carousel ceiling, custom niches complete with integrated lighting, studded solid walnut displays and fabric panels, and high-gloss-lacquered units with ultra-suede tops.

“We are very fortunate to work with world-class brands such as Christian Louboutin, and we are extremely proud of the outcome of his latest boutique within Holt Renfrew at Yorkdale,” says Ferro Corrente, COO of Unique Store Fixtures. “Working hand in hand with the design team at Christian Louboutin, the Unique team captured the imagery and quality of the brand, and our craftspeople manufactured a retail environment, which beautifully reflects the artistry of this iconic fashion designer.”

With four decades of experience and a commitment to quality, Unique Store Fixtures employs 100 full-time craftspeople, engineers, and designers, and works with such other global luxury brands as Tiffany & Co., Gucci, and Bergdorf Goodman in some of the world’s leading retail destinations

Freelance fashion designer

With more than 70 boutiques in 29 countries, Christian Louboutin is one of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands. The French-Egyptian fashion designer whose high-end stiletto footwear incorporates shiny, red-lacquered soles that have become his signature. Initially a freelance designer for fashion houses, he started his own shoe salon in Paris, with his shoes finding favor with celebrity clientele. He has partnered with other organizations for creative projects including limited edition pieces, gallery exhibits, and a custom bar. His company has since branched out into men’s footwear, handbags, fragrances and makeup.

* POPAI, from 2015 named Shop! is an international organization of the Marketing and Retail industry which headquarters placed in Chicago and Hollywood Florida, representing nearly 2000 local offices. Hungary joined with the POPAI Hungary Association in 2003, which has since then been a nonprofit professional, educational, research and knowledge transfer organisation active mainly in the FMCG sector. Read more: popai.hu