Experience Retail Now
AUG UST 2013
Vol. 144, No. 8
CONTENTS
COLUMNS
30
4
FROM THE EDITOR
6
VMSD EDITORIAL
ADVISORY BOARD
8
THE GOODS
IRDC 2013 preview
Frank Sinatra and
Jack Daniel’s duty-free
affair
Punk: Chaos to Couture
62 SHOWROOM
Surfacing materials
67 AD INDEX
68 CHECKING OUT
TPG Architecture’s
Alec Zaballero
ALEX BARRYMORE, NEW YORK
22
F E AT U R E S
14
GOING THE DISTANCE
Under Armour’s high-performance Brand House targets
underserved demographics.
18
MODERNITY BANKS ON HISTORY
The Massey Tower Sales Centre & Model Suite breathes new life
into an abandoned Toronto landmark.
22
WHIRLWIND TOUR
ON VMSD.com
NEW MAN IN TOWN
A DEFINITE YES
A review of minimalistic retail spaces from around the globe.
30
Men embrace fashion-forward trends, giving apparel retailers a
welcome boost.
On the cover Showcasing its expanded footwear offerings, Under Armour’s
Brand House in Baltimore features wood-topped concrete platforms,
which add an edgy, industrial vibe to the colorful collection.
Two by London entices
young shoppers with its
experiential design
PACK YOUR BAGS
More photos of
international retailers that
make a bold impact
PHOTOGRAPHY: BEN RAHN, NEW YORK
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of VMSD - August 2013