Spanish fashion house Loewe paid homage to its own craft history in this Seoul store, which features artwork including a multi-level bamboo sculpture and a basket woven entirely from horse hair.
The store is located in Seoul's Gangnam district and is the first Casa Loewe branch in South Korea.
Loewe has opened a new shop in Seoul's Gangnam district
A gleaming monolithic facade characterises the exterior, covered in handmade ceramic tiles in a verdant shade of green.
"With tiles crafted in Spain, the facade is a bold volume of colour and texture that sits in dialogue with the store's urban context and surrounding greenery," said Loewe.
Tile-clad plinths and shelving features inside
The interior spans three floors and also features a selection of brown, green and blue tiles, which clad blocky plinths and shelves displaying garments, bags and footwear. By incorporating art throughout the store, Loewe aimed to reference its origins as a leather-making collective in the 19th century, as well as nodding to its annual craft prize.
Eclectic artwork characterises the store
The collection of pieces includes a multi-level bamboo sculpture by Japanese artist Tanabe Chikuunsai IV. The bamboo was used to form a duo of cylinders resembling tree trunks, which stretch from the ground floor's central atrium up onto the first floor, where they intertwine.
Among the other artwork on show is a delicate vessel by...