Traffic – Dubai
According to Sheikh Majed el Sabah, founder of the luxury Middle Eastern department stores, Villa Moda, “design was introducd to Dubai via Traffic.” This 650 square-metre showroom, library, shop and gallery, is home to the works of globally renowned designers as well as regional rookies. The handpicked items include furniture, accessories, clothes, bags, books, artwork and jewellery. Traffic boasts a one-stop-shop for a diverse client base, from personal shoppers to architectural and design firms.
HYPERLINK "http://www.viatraffic.org" www.viatraffic.org
Urban Outfitters – around the globe
Urban Outfitters originated as ‘The Free People's Store,’ focusing on funky fashion alongside household products. Items showcased at Urban Outfitters have evolved from HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vintage_clothing" \o "Vintage clothing" vintage, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemianism" \o "Bohemianism" bohemian, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro" \o "Retro" retro, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony" \o "Irony" ironically humorous, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitschy" \o "Kitschy" kitschy apparel and furniture to include well-known brands such as HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacoste_%28company%29" \o "Lacoste (company)" Lacoste, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evisu" \o "Evisu" Evisu, and HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_%28clothing_company%29" \o "Diesel (clothing company)" Diesel. Headquartered at the HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Navy_Yard" \o "Philadelphia Navy Yard" Philadelphia Navy Yard, Urban Outfitters operates in more than 140 locations in the HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" \o "United States" United States, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada" \o "Canada" Canada, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland" \o "Ireland" Ireland, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denmark" \o "Denmark" Denmark, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden" \o "Sweden" Sweden, Germany, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium" \o "Belgium" Belgium, and the HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom" \o "United Kingdom" United Kingdom.
HYPERLINK "http://www.urbanoutfitters.com" www.urbanoutfitters.com
Liberty - London
This shop was opened in 1875 by Arthur Liberty who dreamt of changing the style of both fashion and homeware. That led him to display unique ornaments, fabric and artsy objects from the Far East. Ever since Liberty has remained an outstanding emporium combining latest fashions with design classics. It caters to an extensive client base, offering various products not limited to gifts, books, clothes and fragrances. Nowadays there is even an online shopping store.
HYPERLINK "http://www.liberty.co.uk" www.liberty.co.uk
Vanlian Gallery – Beirut
This Lebanese shop prides itself on offering affordable high quality furnishings in a wide range of designs. You may find furniture crafted by Vanlian’s personal woodworking factory, or items imported from international furniture makers such as Natuzzi, Kartell and Arketipo among others. The company boasts an 8,000 square-metre show building considered to be one of the largest in the Middle East. It features divisions such as home furniture, linen and beddings, office furniture, carpets and floorings and lighting.
HYPERLINK "http://www.galerievanlian.com" www.galerievanlian.com
Droog Design - Amsterdam
Set up in 1993, this Dutch enterprise based in Amsterdam seeks to revolutionise mundane household objects. Droog Design offers unique shapes and colours, and focuses on marrying functionality with cultural and technological icons. Its products, distributed around the world, vary widely from accessories to lighting and furniture, to decorative objects and even publications. After having opened up a branch in Tokyo, plans are currently underway to open a store in New York very soon.
HYPERLINK "http://www.droogdesign.nl" www.droogdesign.nl
Patrick Seguin - Paris
In 1989 the district of La Bastille in Paris became home to the design store Patrick Seguin. This 300 metre-squared gallery promotes the talents of French designers and architects whose work is considered to have played an essential part in shaping 20th century design and architectural history. These include HYPERLINK "http://www.patrickseguin.com/designers/jean_prouve/" Jean Prouvé, HYPERLINK "http://www.patrickseguin.com/designers/pierre_jeanneret/" Pierre Jeanneret, HYPERLINK "http://www.patrickseguin.com/designers/jean_royere/" Jean Royère, HYPERLINK "http://www.patrickseguin.com/designers/le_corbusier/" Le Corbusier, HYPERLINK "http://www.patrickseguin.com/designers/georges_jouve/" Georges Jouve and HYPERLINK "http://www.patrickseguin.com/designers/alexandre_noll/" Alexandre Noll among others. The gallery regularly hosts international events and exhibitions.
HYPERLINK "http://www.patrickseguin.com" www.patrickseguin.com
Aram - London
Aram serves as an extensive design showroom that opened its doors almost forty years ago. The store’s founder, Zeev Aram, operates the family business, well-known for its classical furniture pieces. Zeev Aram is joined in the venture by his son Daniel and by his daughter, Ruth. Aram is a destination five-storey retailer offering a stunning range of furniture, lighting and accessories. An entire floor has been dedicated to showcase experimental and fresh works by up and coming designers
HYPERLINK "http://www.aram.co.uk" www.aram.co.uk
Qubus - Prague
This design shop was founded in 2002 by designers Jakub Berdych and Maxim Velcovsky. The latter established the design studio and shop in the old town of Prague, where they now display and sell their permanent collection of ceramic and glass designs, as well as different collections by other designers. The studio focuses on high quality porcelain and borosilicate glass to produce intriguing, ironic and intelligent design, often using iconic pieces from Czechoslovakia's history, with an added modern twist.
HYPERLINK "http://www.qubus.cz" www.qubus.cz
