Gucci Meatpacking District
What: Gucci has opened a 9,000-square-foot boutique spanning two floors in New York City's Meatpacking District.
Why it is important: The boutique is the Italian luxury house's most unique store design to date with a strong emphasis on sustainability.
The store, which is Gucci's fourth location in NYC, features an extensive selection of men's and women's footwear, handbags, leather goods, and beauty on the ground floor, with the second floor houses women's ready-to-wear, menswear, and space dedicated to private shopping.
Influenced by both New York City and Florence, the store's design features grid-patterned metal mesh ceilings, a curved staircase made of shiny mirrored tiles, painted cement flooring that is inspired by Florentine marble motifs, and reflective metal columns that resemble classical Italian architecture.
The boutique also has a 70's-inspired aesthetic which is brought to life by décor with pop colors, mirrored surfaces, and vintage furniture from the midcentury era. The walls of the private area are also upholstered with a jade green carpet as a nod to the era.
Gucci's commitment to sustainability is seen throughout the store, with the store's furnishings including restored secondhand pieces and surfaces being decorated with more environmentally friendly fabrics like Demetra, which is an animal-free textile pioneered by Gucci.