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Munich Sports, La Roca, Barcelona

James Davidson — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:01:43 +0000

Like some kind of Willy Wonka shoe factory, this new outlet of Barcelona based shoemakers, Munich Sports – located at the La Roca shopping village – is a playful fantasy, where “freshly baked” sneakers appear to work themselves across a tangling network of conveyor belts. Conceived by Barcelona architects, BailoRull ADD+, Munich’s new store recreates an industrial setting, whilst taking us back to our childhood with the chaotic conveyor belt system providing the theatre of an exciting, fantasy factory. Exuberant, unique and expertly executed, the La Roca branch of Munich Sports is a perfect example of just how much fun you can have with a retail experience…

New Balance’s Shoebox Factory

James Davidson — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:46:02 +0000

Having been produced in the UK for more than 100 years, and with a ‘no major sponsorship’ mantra that affords them this luxury, New Balance are a unique brand in a big-money, cheap-manufacture sportswear market – and that’s as refreshingly admirable as it is remarkable for this day and age. Showing at this month’s Bread & Butter Berlin trade show, their Flimby shoebox factory pays homage to the real Cumbrian factory that still churns out classic styles with modern materials and commemorates the brand’s core beliefs. Oh, and it looks rather cute too…..

Camper, Tokyo

James Davidson — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:56:47 +0000

Spain’s international footwear giant, Camper, are always ones for doing things a little differently…. their simple approach to casual luxury is always injected with a heavy dose of humour and imagination, something that Spain’s über-designer, Jaime Hayón, is certainly in no shortage of. The Tokyo outpost of Camper, designed by 36 year old Hayón and inspired by “classic circus elements”, is a light, airy space, abundant in youthful vigor and laden with charming details such as the candy cane doorhandles and accompanying striped walling. The soft curves, mirrors and contrasting materials along with the beautiful lighting and Hayón’s signature window piece make this a shop you simply want to spend time in…. and that, ladies and gentlemen, is the key to successful design. Perfect.

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Munich Sports, La Roca, Barcelona

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Camper, Tokyo

New Balance’s Shoebox Factory