The 927 sq ft interior has been designed by leading British design firm David Collins Studio, and encompasses a corner positioned glass facade and custom interiors by The Studio throughout. The centrepiece of the store is set with an ornate fireplace, highlighting the intimate parlour feel of the boutique, with louche seating and mirrored panelled doors that create the ambience of sophisticated elegance.
The boutique accentuates the aesthetic of the Louis Leeman concept, with luxurious hand finished interiors, highlighted in brushed gold, contrasted by wood pannelled flooring. The reclaimed parquet de Versailles flooring originates from the 17th Century created with wood from the forests of the shores of the Bosphorus Straits. A minimal contemporary ceiling subverts the design.
The Cobbler's Room, offering a discreet bespoke shoe service is lined in antique brass.
The exterior of the store is framed in antique brass and the doors to the boutique have been inspired by the architecture of Manhattan Art Deco apartment buildings, bringing a sense of place to the store.
Louis Leeman and Erica Pelosini –
"Opening a flagship in a beautiful and energetic city like Manhattan is such an incredibile milestone for the brand and we couldn't be more excited. We have been waiting for the right moment to open our first store, and having the opportunity to do it on iconic Madison Avenue, synonymous with luxury shopping, couldn't be better."
Simon Rawlings, Creative Director, David Collins Studio –
"Tradition, humour and material are each explored in the shoes created by Louis Leeman, and these are the themes we have worked with in the store design. A re-imagined Parisian salon made relevant for its location, unique in its refinement and bold in its execution."
The Louis Leeman Spring/Summer 2015 collection will be available at the New York flagship.
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