MAKING CHANGE
A RETAIL BLOG
This holiday season, “put your money where the movement is and gift black .” Presented by the 15 Percent Pledge , on the corner of Lafayette & Spring Street in Soho stands the Gifteen Holiday Pop-up shop. Showcasing black-owned brands the refined space feels like a shoppable gallery, exhibiting a mix of high-end accessories, home decor, and art.
THE MALL STUDY
To flourish, malls need to become customer-centric experience experts.
This fall, skip the pumpkin patch and take a trip to Hogwarts! Now in Flatiron, you can travel to a realm out of this world, that of the wizarding world of Harry Potter NY.
David LaChapelle’s first major museum solo exhibition, make BELIEVE, is now running through January at Fotografiska. This marks the museum's first-ever building-wide show, presenting iconic images and new works establishing LaChapelle as one of the most influential artists of our time.
New York City is known for its food, drinks, and entertainment. It’s the best city in the world to eat in, with devoted corners throughout the boroughs celebrating the best of the best. First, there was the west side’s Chelsea Market, then Eataly introduced a new type of food epicenter, and now the Tin Building in Seaport has elevated the multi-booth market to Michelin-level heights.
A new Target location has just opened on the corner of Houston and Broadway, officially marking something we’ve already known but have been afraid to state. Soho is dead
A little more than a year after they opened their Google flagship store in Chelsea, the tech giant introduced its second retail location in Brooklyn’s shopping hub, Williamsburg. Google’s first “neighborhood” brick-and-mortar store aims to represent the future of tech-related retail. The store's bright, sleek, and airy design feels friendly but uniform, with design nods appealing to the surrounding neighborhood’s style.
Barbara Kruger emerged as one of America's most uncompromising artists more than four decades ago. In those years, the face of the country, the media landscape, and the brute force of materialism have exploded beyond recognition, and her pieces have never been more relevant.
Bala, known for bringing the ankle weight to the 21st century with their “bangles”, opened a new pop-up to celebrate the launch of their new Balacize online fitness program and expanded line of products. Located on Spring Street across from the Alo flagship in Soho, their temporary space took cues from Glossier’s retail design strategy, creating a pop-up less like your run-of-the-mill store and more like a sculptural interactive installation. Now through September, go check out the space for yourself or sign up for their limited run of classes.
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Westfield Mall in the landmark World Trade Center, lies a quiet respite for passersby to read and share. Welcome to the Stranger’s Project Exhibition.
