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Phoebe Philo
Fos table and central chandelier in Celine store FOS table and central brass chandelier
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Mount Street's luxury credentials have been further boosted by the
arrival of the French fashion brand Céline, which has opened a London
flagship at number 103.
The store was designed by Phoebe Philo with the Céline team and has been
designed to uphold the "respect for fine craftsmanship, rare raw
materials, research and innovation the house is known for". Behind the
dark Iroko wood framed façade is a single storey offering 3,300 sq ft of
retail space that is divided by walls clad in chic clear grey marmorino
plaster. These are constructed around a central oval via which three
distinct areas for bags, shoes and ready-to-wear can be accessed.
By far the most distinctive feature of the new store is the
striking marble floor which calls to mind Spanish designer Patricia
Urquiola’s Earthquake collection for marble company Budri. Inspired by
parquetry it’s a veritable patchwork of 12 different types and
colourations of marble inlaid with semi-precious stones. There are 6,000
tiles in total with plenty of rich tones lending warmth and the overall
effect is to inject a sense of both classicism and modernity to the
space.
Danish artist FOS, aka Thomas Poulsen who is represented by Philo’s
husband Max Wigram, has collaborated on the project, creating a series
of unique, specially commissioned objects for the store including
cast-iron door handles, a day bed, central table, lighting (in brass,
the material du jour) and display vitrines. Poulsen, who describes
himself as a "social artist", is known for creating a diverse range of
works that include an ice-cream stand made from the detritus of an art
fair and a floating public space featuring a bar."Collaborating with
Céline marks a high point," he says. "Design has always been a part of
my artistic frame, which by its nature is part of fashion’s.”
The Céline opening swiftly follows the launch of the Moynat store and
later this year Christopher Kane and Roksanda Ilincic are slated to join
Mount Street, making this street a serious luxury fashion destination
that looks set to rival Bond Street.
Céline
103 Mount Street
London
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