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The new Gucci boutique will carry the same assortment as the current Copley location. The space may be slightly different in size, however only back of house will feel the sq ft changes. The store itself will be far different, showcasing the new look of Gucci, if you're familiar with the 5th Ave flagship in Manhattan which is unbelievable. The store will feature several rooms dividing the collections.
Initially, Badgley Mischka, Fendi, Judith Ripka, Balenciaga, and a few others were either in talks about the available spaces or trying to secure leases. Some have opted for other available spaces said to be on Boylston and Newbury. Cartier was one who didnt acquire a desired space.
Prada is rumored to have acquired the garage space on the 1st block of Newbury where they will open an epi-ceter around 2010.
Hugo Boss wants to expand and bring in womens and additional mens lines into one large store, but is facing a bit of difficulty with their additional lease, the Orange store on the second level of the mall now.
Louis Boston has been rumored to be in a bit of trouble for a few years now. My view is that the Louis brand is riding on a high horse of the past and never chose to update apperancein regards to merchandising, turn up the creativity to compete with new entries in the city and surrounding area, and create a new attitude more attractive to potential customers. Never a great experience going into that store and the merchandise isnt as great as they think, lol. They are supposedly interested in a hanger in the S. End near Rocca and Bobbys. I thik that would be the best idea as that area is coming alive with retail and eateries, would make it more of a destination. If they make the other needed chages, would definitely help the brand.
Ralph Lauren probably would have gone for the building had they not spent so much for the current location. Definitely the style of Ralph Lauren... Reminds me of the Mansion, the RL flagship on Madison Ave in NYC.
In all honesty, I believe the best candidate for thespace would have been that destination of a mania brand...LV... flying LV flags outside that building and giving it that beautiful french twist on the inside would have been amazing. That alone would do wonders for that entire area, not just Newbury street...
Ahhh.... ah ha, okay, my apologies Ron. The Prada concept of a retail location showcasing all that the brand has to offer in grand display is basically a flagship store. So, having said that, Prada has been scouting Boston for a location for over a decade and may have finally found their prize... It makes sense that many locations in Copley and on Newbury have been passed up by the fashion house now that it is known that their talks are on the flagship wave length.
Subway's floor is three steps up from the sidewalk. Check out the amount of wheelchair ramp, railing and pickets generated by the code to respond to that fact. Intimate relationship between sidewalk and shop window, eh?
What was this building that it's high off the sidewalk like this, anyway?