United Front is already working on their second Stussy Chapter Store in Canada – Vancouver is up next. While building the new store, they decided to document everything and produce a book and exhibition with the photo material. As usual, they went a bit out of their ways for that, and did not only document the work happening at the store, but also the travels that the raw materials to build the store, take. Via Matt George.

Today we show you a first set of images, on November 1rst, we will be able to show you first images from the store and November 8th it will finally be opening its doors.

More images of the Stussy Vancouver Build Out Photography Exhibition follow after the jump.

Following the successful summer launch of Nike Sportswear’s first stand-alone retail location in New York’s Soho district, today Nike Sportswear announces the opening of its Hong Kong store, located at 7-11 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay.

Opening on October 25th, the new store is the best destination for Nike Sportswear in Hong Kong. Special ranges available include: NSW, the pinnacle apparel collection within the Nike Sportswear line; exclusive seasonal Tokyo initiated-and-designed products; and a well-curated selection of eight iconic Nike products that blend sports heritage with design innovation: the Air Force 1, Windrunner, AW 77 Hoody, Nike Dunk, Air Max 90, Eugene Track Jacket, Cortez and NSW Tee.

To pay tribute to Nike Sportswear and the legacy of Nike design, three of Japan and Hong Kong’s most “iconic” contemporary artists have each created an exhibition installation, collectively titled “iconoGRAPHIC,” for the new Pak Sha Road store.

Japanese photographer Keiichi Nitta, who studied under Terry Richardson, has snapped a four-part visual series featuring four young Hong Kong athletes: national basketballers Law Yee Ting and Lee Kiu Fung, Olympic swimmer Stephanie Au Hoi Shun, and national beach volleyballer Sonia Kong Cheuk Yee. The second installation was created by Japanese artist Satomi Mizuuchi, most famed for her sewing craftsmanship, who honored the Nike Windrunner in her specially stitched work. And thirdly, adding sensory dynamism to the mix was Hong Kong’s Silly Thing agency, who re-interpreted the Nike Sportswear concept into a high-definition animation video.

The store interior is looking nice and you can be sure that lots of great product will be getting in there in the coming months. Also the various high profile art installations make it well worth a trip.

Have a look inside the Nike Sportswear Hong Kong flagship store after the jump.

A new retail outlet has recently opened in the UK – Heartless. The store houses labels including YSL, Balenciaga, Yohji Yamamoto and also more directional brands including Mastermind Japan, new label by Greg Chiat, The Elder Statesman, Dr Romanelli (UK exclusives), Drestrip and many more.

They also sell designer furniture and lifestyle products by Assouline, Ruby Helmets and the gorgeous grooming line Santa Maria Novella. The store exhibits and sells urban art by D*Face, Pure Evil and Swoon and music is provided by the legendary Rough Trade.

Their VIP service AKA ‘ The Black Service’ is a real talking point. The client is picked up in one of Heartless’ fleet (cars include a matt black Lamborghini through to a classic VW Camper Van!). They are then transported to the store and are met by a personal shopper who will take them through the collections and offer advice but not before a good, cold beer has been consumed! After shopping they are dropped off at their destination.

The interior design is gorgeous. A nice mix of modern furniture and antiques gives the store a warm atmosphere. In terms of brand line-up and selection there are not many stores around the globe that we can compare Heartless to. The ones that come up when thinking about it are maybe Apartment Berlin and Maxfields L.A.

If you are in the UK, do not miss out checking Heartless. If you are not, then make sure to have a look at their online store, which carries most goods that are in store.

After the jump many more images of the interior of Heartless.

UK artist Banksy once again surprises by opening quietly in New York these past days the “Village Pet Store And Charcoal Grill” store front.

“There are no puppies or kittens in the windows here. Instead, a live leopard lounges on a tree in the window. McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets sip barbecue sauce. A rabbit puts on her makeup. A CCTV camera nurtures its young. Once inside Banksy’s pet store, you discover such things as breaded fish that swim in a large round bowl while hot dogs are living the high life under heat lamps in cages near the cash register.

A clear departure form last year’s behemoth show in Los Angeles, Banksy’s first ever show in New York City (the others have been fakes) is being held in a tiny storefront that’s less than 300 square feet and can’t hold more than 20 people at any one time.

One of our favorite things about what Banksy has done is that the entire show is completely visible to the public both day and night through the store front windows. And unless you’re a hard core Banksy fan, or until someone like us tells you, it’s absolutely impossible to know that the work has been done by Banksy. There are no paintings or graffiti in the entire space.” Via Wooster Collective.

Banksy strikes to impress once again. The store is located at 89 7th Avenue between West 4th and Bleeker Street in the West Village of New York City. Should you be in the are make sure to pass by.

After th jump more images of Banksy’s “Village Pet Store And Charcoal Grill” as well as a video.

Kidrobot’s Pirate Store opens Friday up in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Until December the store will be available for daily shopping, as well as a series of special events. Be sure to check it out if you are in the Windy City before years end.

DQM has been a staple in the New York retail environment for years now, pushing boundaries with the store, as well as various product that they have been involved in. Now they have renovated the store and given it an entirely new look.

The new Dave’s Quality Meat store comes with lots of wood paneling, both on the floor and the furniture, giving it a real high end look and feel.

Have a detailed look at the renovated DQM store after the jump.

London store Goodhood has released some store t-shirts. The first one to drop is the “London Fucking Town” t-shirt, which reps their city and integrates the store logo into it. The t-shirt comes in black and white and is available now.

Recently Paris saw a very interesting new store opening its doors – Pigalle. Created by Mr. Ashpool and PainOchoKolat, a great new boutique has been added to the already fantastic shopping experience in Paris. It is always great seeing people even in such big cities, that already seem to have everything, open stores that surprise and impress.

Pigalle carries an interesting mix of brands that include Dr. Romanelli, Rick Owens, Huf, Wood Wood, Swagger, Phenomenon, Nike, Adidas, Pigalle sweaters and t-shirts, North Face, Winfield and many more. Also they are constantly sourcing vintage pieces of well respected high end designers.

Pigalle
7, Rue Henry Monnier
75009 Paris
France

A definite stop on your next Paris visit. More images of the interior of the store follow after the jump.

The people from Commonwealth have just recently opened the Stussy D.C. store and they are now once again at it. The latest addition to their retail line-up includes The Greater Good, a new high end fashion store.

Brands available at the store include Common Projects, Comme des Garcons, Maiden Noir, Rittenhouse, Red Wing, Ray-Ban, Sperry Topsider, Stone Island, Wings + Horns, Clarks, Clae, A.P.C. and many more. Definitely a great addition for Washington D.C.

The store is now open.

For The Greater Good
1781 Florida Ave NW
Washington DC, 20009

Make sure to pass by!

Today, Upper Playground opened its latest retail space in New York’s East Village. Included is a mural by David Choe and some special edition New York product from Grotesk and 12Grain. Choe is a NYC native and his artwork will remain on permanent display.

Images of the mural and the NYC series t-shirts from the Upper Playground NYC Store after the jump.