John Lobb Debuts a New Flagship and Global Store Concept on Madison Avenue
In November in New York, luxury British bootmaker John Lobb unveiled a ravishing new flagship boutique at 700 Madison Avenue. After a tremendous 23 years on the posh street at 800 Madison Avenue, the fresh outpost is twice the size as its predecessor and launches a new era embracing sustainability, the splendid Bespoke service, and a revitalized global store concept—spearheaded by French architecture and design studio ciguë.
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The Chic Upper East Side Boutique is an Artistic Haven for John Lobb Clients
John Lobb’s artistic and minimalist storefront on the chic Upper East Side welcomes local and international clients into a modern and sculptural abode for the brand’s polished footwear collections. Energized by the visionary sculptures of Uruguayan artist Gonzalo Fonseca, with sensuous and tactile sofas by French designer Christophe Delcourt, an alluring and transcendent haven unfolds. Visitors will be introduced to the latest boots, loafers, and derbies—functional and revered works of art set atop lustrous ceramic shelving—before encountering a central capsule of singular hospitality. Evoking an opulent spaceship, the matte metal and walnut wood principal structure will soon become a John Lobb trademark in its stores throughout the world, transporting visitors to a sphere of impeccable Concierge service.
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Renewed Focus on Sustainability and Bespoke Service Unfolds at 700 Madison Avenue
Uplifting the essential value of sustainability, Concierges within the otherworldly capsule will renew and revive precious shoes for glowing effect. Exceptional services, including John Lobb “By Request,” offer clients an array of design options—from sweeping color charts, to plush leather samples, to refined soles and buckles—in pursuit of the perfect shoe. The house’s legendary Bespoke service is presented in an intimate salon, where initial measurement appointments are followed by a time-honored, handcrafted design process. In celebration of the new utopian flagship boutique, the Peak—a stately lace-up ankle boot of the Autumn/Winter 2023 collection—is offered exclusively in two rich shades of supple Nubuck, allowing for premier style, comfort, and protection in anticipation of the road less traveled.
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