During my trip home to Miami last month, I went shopping with my sister to Aventura Mall in North Miami Beach. The mall is anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, JCP, Sears and Bloomingdales…
…but the main event are the hundreds of exquisite specialty shops in between. It was there where I found:
The London based retailer of clothing for men women and children, has been around since the early 1990’s. The apparel is a curious mix of biker and Victorian…and evokes what feels like an Early Industrial Age.
Privately held, AllSaints has presence in Miami, Boston, San Francisco, So California, New York’s Soho district, Chicago and Las Vegas. That’s, of course, in addition to United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
The stores are known for the countless vintage Singer sewing machines that line the windows floor-to-ceiling.
Inside, the display fixtures are constructed from salvaged industrial materials, or at least made to look that way.
iPads are strategically installed throughout the store, allowing customers to order online or simply browse digital touch-screen catalogs.
Vintage mannequins, with an industrial look, contribute to an aesthetic that is a mix of British Punk and American Wild West.
The apparel can be best described as minimalist, in an almost non-color pallet of greys, blacks, tans and whites, with a definite and prevailing Steampunk look.
My sis modeling a great little dress that she fell in love with.
I LOVE these shoes!
I love this store! Probably not a style I would wear daily, but definitely for those special occations. The prices are a bit on the high end, but not outrageous. The quality is good and the clothes are unique. But even if you don’t care for the style of dress, simply visiting the store is a visually stimulating experience…I love this store….maybe one will come to Dallas soon.
Till Next Time,
Alba
