How Fashion Design and Store Interiors Come Together to Make You Buy

The world of fashion and design is in a constant state of flux. It moves at a lightening pace and it if you aren’t paying attention you could miss something amazing. There are tons of different ways that fashion inspires and ignites excitement and it is different for everyone.

One thing we can all agree on however is our love for luxury designers and the movers and shakers that turn vision and art into reality.

Fashion and Retail Interiors

You know how you feel when you step into your favorite designer’s flagship store location. Not only do you love the fashion but you probably love the way things are presented as well.

The CEOs and their respective design and marketing teams all know how important store layout and design is to overall brand aesthetic. They also know how it affects and drives retail sales and their bottom lines.

Most retailers spend hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars each year on teams of in-house visual merchandisers to ensure that their collections are being presented with the proper aesthetic, with attention to each new line or collection, and how to showcase the features and benefits of each garment to their customers and clients in a way that will maximize sales opportunities.

There are reasons why everything looks so beautifully presented when you enter your favorite retail establishments. Having amazing product is one piece of the puzzle, but having an irresistible presentation and store interior design is something else entirely.

Peter Marino is the world’s most sought after fashion architect and he has earned that name through flawless execution of store design for some of the toughest and talented designers and companies.

Everything that you see, feel, hear and experience when you walk into that luxury store location is purposeful and extremely planned. From the layout of the selling floor, to the lighting, interior design elements and how you are meant to move throughout the boutique, all play on your senses to make you fall in love even more.

Think about the emotional responses that you felt the last time you walked into your favorite store on Fifth Avenue. The entire experience is meant to be a sensory journey and in fashion design and architecture you need to nail it every single time.

Fashion Designers

Some of the world’s top fashion designers have developed their brands into all-encompassing lifestyle brands launching collections that include everything from ready to wear and accessories to home collection and interior design elements.

Designers are no longer creating only one classification of products to sell, but rather creating a full concept of lifestyle fashion that their faithful followers can display throughout all aspects of their lives.

Brands like Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Versace, and Armani have all been successful with opening their design repertoires to include everything from fine china to bed linen, offering their client full immersion in their worlds and a direct route into their client’s homes and hearts.

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Lady Gaga's Super Bowl Halftime Show 2017

Lady Gaga sparkled, glistened and shined, literally and figuratively, as she flew through the air during the Super Bowl halftime performance. Dressed in Atelier Versace, Lady Gaga belted out some of her classics like Poker Face and Bad Romance. She danced, lit up the stage and had two costume and make up changes. Her outfits were a tribute to the late great David Bowie and one other statement Lady Gaga made was in her choice to start the Super Bowl halftime show with God Bless America and This Land Is Your Land. Lady Gaga slayed with a truly epic, entertaining and exhilarating show.

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#BTS with Doggies on the Catwalk at Swoox

The Doggies on the Catwalk photo shoot is always one of my favorite parts leading up to the event. It's fun and spontaneous, regardless of how much planning, because the pups often want to strike their own pose.

We scheduled the shoot for the ad, which will run in several of Modern Luxury's publications and in various media outlets, last week at Swoox. The curated consignment boutique, located in Buckhead, served as the ideal backdrop for the shoot. I wanted a casual look in a posh setting - Swoox was perfect - Jenn Balcos from Swoox, who is walking the 'catwalk' this year, made sure of that. Alex Page, also walking the 'walk' was there to oversee, manage, style, curate and most of all, support his boyfriend - Me!

This would be the third time photographer Tomas Espinoza shoots the Doggies on the Catwalk ad. He's got a keen photographic vision and the talent to back it up. The final image will most definitely be out-of-this-world! 

Last, but most certainly not least, Grace Murphy of Canine Assistants brought her army of handlers and furry friends - two Golden Retrievers and one Golden Doodle - all service dogs of course. When the doggies weren't modeling, they just laid on the Swoox floor and napped.

I styled the shoot to embrace an athleisure aesthetic by wearing a cashmere hoodie from Kit and Ace, slim cut trousers by Theory and for a pop of color and wow factor, tapestry-made kicks from Monck Mason. My jewelry was David Yurman. I reclined on the Swoox sofa while Tomas strategically placed the dogs around me. They loved the camera and posed like the rockstars that they are!

Doggies on the Catwalk is on May 6 at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. I'm very proud to announce that it is our tenth anniversary! Please support us and buy your tickets. HERE

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KATE UPTON wears LA PERLA for final LOVE advent video

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The final film from the magazine's calendar event features Kate Upton wearing the LA PERLA Lace Story Balconette Bra in Leavers Lace, which is available for purchase at www.laperla.com. The lightly underwired, petal pink balconette bra features fine, floral Leavers lace inserts to the cups, offering an element of ‘conceal and reveal’ which runs through the Lace Story collection. 

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Melànie D Design Luxury Diamond Collection Brings a Personal Touch and Story to Jewelry

Melànie D. Design, a luxury diamond jewelry brand based in Atlanta, Georgia, will introduce its new collection on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at an exclusive location. The launch will give a sneak peek into the collection's unparalleled pieces, which are exquisitely crafted using the finest materials.

Melànie's artistic journey began with the loss of a diamond in a ring her mother gifted her after the untimely death of her father. Seeking to replace the unique stone, she located a jeweler in California to handle the repair. As Melànie conversed with the jeweler, he asked about the history of her ring—she shared the story of her father. The jeweler asked her to send him the ring and days later returned it to Melànie with the signature two teardrop diamonds once again in place.

The jeweler informed Melànie that there would be no charge for the repair, but instead he asked for one of her drawings in return. During the repair process, he noticed her incredible talent for design and asked for more jewelry sketches. "I started sketching and inspiration just took over," says Melànie.

Unique in concept, Melànie D. Designs are all custom made. From the beginning of the design process, clients share their personal stories and memories that evolve into one-of-a-kind, wearable works of art.

"Designing is a spiritual experience for me and every piece is a highly personal labor of love," says Melànie.

The Melànie D. Design debut collection includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings fit for any occasion. Distinct features include the exquisite details surrounding the mosaic pave design, and the Bird of Paradise Motif (Melànie's father's favorite flower) that she incorporates into several of her key pieces.

For more information about Melànie D. Design, please visit http://melanied.design/

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FRYE Atlanta Presents an Afternoon of Holiday Caroling with The Whiskey Gentry

Celebrate the spirit of the season on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at FRYE’s Atlanta store at Ponce City Market during its second annual rockin’ holiday caroling event with The Whiskey Gentry. From 1 to 4 p.m., shoppers are invited to a experience a high-energy, live acoustic show outside the store while enjoying hot drinks from American Spirit Whiskey, Wild Heaven craft beers, and cookies from Atlanta favorite Farm to Ladle.  Frye’s Holiday Collection, which includes an array of exclusive hats, scarves, gloves, belts and more for men and women, will be available for purchase.  Shoppers are also invited to enjoy complimentary on-site customization with a purchase from acclaimed chain stitch embroidery collective Ft. Lonesome

The event is open to the public by RSVPing to RSVP@TheFryeCompany.com.  The Frye Company’s Atlanta flagship store is located in Ponce City Market at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. Visit The Frye Company online at www.TheFryeCompany.com.

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Holiday Shopping at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta

Give the gift of designer luxury this holiday season and get back some... This year, The Shops Buckhead Atlanta is excited to announce a spend $500 get $100 promotion. There is something for the entire stylish family, even the kids! See below:

Gifts for Her:

·       Alice + Olivia: RIC Hello Goodbye Sweater - $330

·       Alice + Olivia: Stace Face Sequin Sweater - $330

·       ETRO: Hand painted floral leather biker jacket with dragon embroidered back patch - $2380

·       Brunello Cucinelli: Cashmere Boucle Houndstooth Sweater - $3,575

·       Brunello Cucinelli: Alpaca, wool, cashmere and silk striped cardigan with lurex - $2,095

·       Christian Louboutin: Tudor Sandal - $1,295

·       Christian Louboutin: Jacqueline De - $1,095

·       Montcler: “Annette” long red coat - $2,815

·       Montcler: Coronide bomber - $1,370

 

Treat Yo’ Self:

·       ETRO: Dragon embroidered cross body purse - $5,920

·       Georgetown Cupcakes: Christmas and Holiday Collection Dozen - $35/dozen

·       Brunello Cucinelli: Alpaca Check Scarf - $795

·       Brunello Cucinelli: Monili Bucket Bag - $3,745

·       Christian Louboutin: Shoepeaks Clutch - $3,500

·       Christian Louboutin: Panettone Wallet - $570

·       Davidoff: Lounge Membership - Visit or call for pricing

·       Davidoff: Aniversario No.3 Tubos - $27.35 - $547.00

·       Davidoff: Royal Release - $60.30 - $1975.00

·       AKRIS: Signature textile small leather goods – starting at $275

 

Gifts for Him:

·       ETRO: Blue ocean silk pocket square - $125

·       ETRO: Mixed media patchwork monk strap shoes - $900

·       Bonobos: Velvet Burgundy Blazer - $500

·       Bonobos: Donegal Suede Elbow Patch High Crew – Navy - $128 

·       Vilebrequin: Moorea Snowboard Bunnies swim trunk - $250

·       Vilebrequin: Moorea Bears on Ice swim trunk - $250

·       Vilebrequin: Moorea Christmas swim trunk - $250

·       Montcler: “Anthony” wool coat - $7,925

·       Moncler: “Charles” ski jacket - $6,550

·       Lindbergh: Pile Collar Jacket - $252

·       Lindbergh: The Biker Jacket - $711

·       Lindbergh: Roll Rib Neck Knit - $81

 

For the Kids:

·       Vilebrequin: Moorea Snowboard Bunnies swim trunk - $120 - $140

·       Vilebrequin: Moorea Bears on Ice swim trunk - $120 - $140

·       Vilebrequin: Moorea Christmas swim trunk - $120 - $140

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