Thursday, August 11, 2011

Architectural Shoes

I ran into an article about United Nude, which is a shoe brand created by  Rem D Koolhaas {nephew of the great architect} who is trained as an architect and was inspired to create his first design out of love for a woman. After his relationship was over he realized a new career was in front of him and left architecture to start his own label in collaboration with Galahad Clark {as in Clark shoes 7 generation dynasty}.


Besides offering innovative and cutting edge designs for their shoes they have gone one step further and created stores that make you feel like you're inside a dark theater looking at the show which in this case is the shoes {of course!}

Amsterdam Flagship store {credit for all images}

The most important feature of the store design is the Wall of Light™, which is used to highlight the product by using a computer-controlled LED wall that displays the shoes as if it was some sort of art gallery.

New York store

China Plaza store

According to its creative director they have some exciting designs coming up that include shoes with laser cut materials and they will also will be experimenting with new technologies of bringing their designs to women's lives {even some men's lives too!}


Have a great day and bring some innovation into your day!

56 comments:

  1. These are so fun. I would love to go to one of their stores to get the whole experience of shopping with them!
    Much love,
    B

    ReplyDelete
  2. OMG, those stores are amazing! The shoes look very modern (and super cool)!


    Camila Faria

    ReplyDelete
  3. The store is jaw dropping and the shoes are fantastic. My only question is are they comfortable?

    ReplyDelete
  4. Oh goodness these photos are just gorgeous.
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. Wow, the shops definitely create a dramatic mood for the shoes.

    ReplyDelete
  6. I adore those first boots! I love how they are revitalizing the shoe industry, making shoe shopping a bit more fun. Although, shoe shopping for me is always fun!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Amazing displays!
    Love these shoes!

    xoxox,
    CC

    ReplyDelete
  8. wow, i really can't get over this presentation. so unique! and, these designs are really incredible too!

    ReplyDelete
  9. WOW-these shops are incredible! What an experience!

    ReplyDelete
  10. i've heard of this brand before the shoes are insane love them all!

    http://kc-citystyle.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  11. That first pair of boots is TO DIE FOR. I'm loving them!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

    ReplyDelete
  12. sigh.. to be surrounded my shoes. .. i would just die on the spot :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. wow wow WOW! what awesome creations! and the displays are so dramatic! so fab!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. I have always admired they're shoes but had never seen photos of the stores. That wall of lights is so cool!

    ReplyDelete
  15. the shoes, the store... so amazing!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Wow the space is incredible and I'm loving the shoes too! I need those boots in my life :) xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  17. Boots please! Awesome post! And what girl doesn't love shoes?

    ReplyDelete
  18. Amazing concept. That store is unbelievable. I would by hypnotized by the LED gallery and go home with boxes of shoes, which would be a great thing, but not on my cc bill! Interested to see when they will come to the US. Great story.

    ReplyDelete
  19. wow those stores are really awesome, the shoes are great too :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. These shoes might look a bit too innovative for me, but the way they are displayed is fabulous! Like little art objects.

    ReplyDelete
  21. These are so beautiful! Hardly practical -- but gorgeous.
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. ULTRA inspiring pics!!!
    lvoe them all!!
    congrats honey! amazing post!
    xoxo

    Syriously in Fashion
    Syriously Facebook Page

    ReplyDelete
  23. those shoes and stores look amazing, i may have to visit the london one :) xxx

    ReplyDelete
  24. I'm always so torn about architectural shoes. I love the design and some of them are so clever but I don't think I'd ever wear them. Or at least spend the hundreds of dollars they usually cost on them. Too trendy? But maybe if I found some great vintage heels or something.
    But I agree with everyone else... wicked store, great displays, very much an art gallery.

    Great post!

    ReplyDelete
  25. These stores have gorgeous layouts and the shoes are spectacular! Love it and those LED lights are amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  26. This place is amazing, love this cool and fun layout!
    Architectural shoes are so interesting and spectacular, but i'd never wear it!
    xoxo
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  27. Gah! I seriously NEED those boots in the first picture - they are gorg! :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. amazing spaces too!


    xx.M



    http://www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  29. oh i love the heels on the boots in the first pair of shoes!

    and the lights are like an optical illusion!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Hi there, came through Mary Jo, Trust Your Style, nice to meet you. Is it boots season? love the top ones. We've had such a cold damp summer, I've been wearing mine already.

    ReplyDelete
  31. oh wow, those shoes are definitely unique! :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  32. This post makes me want to run out and buy a great pair of boots tonight!

    ReplyDelete
  33. these shoes are definitely works of architectural art!! i love the photography as well, thanks for sharing!!
    xo ~ kristina

    ReplyDelete
  34. I saw this store when I was in Amsterdam and I was amazed! It was cool to see all of these pics and hear more about the background...they really are works of art!

    ReplyDelete
  35. I love United Nude! I have their Low Res heels in brown. I can't walk in them for long but they look great!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Ummm I'll be his next girlfriend! I'd love to be inspiration for kick ass shoes like these! Hehe.

    ReplyDelete
  37. i love rem koolhaus. my best friend worked for him in 2007!

    ReplyDelete
  38. The stores look amazing. Really makes you want to buy lots of pairs of shoes from them.

    ReplyDelete
  39. They have an interesting mixture of beautiful and very ugly shoes. I like the new pixelated ones.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Gorgeous store. Really emphasizes how artful those shoes are. xo style, she wrote

    ReplyDelete
  41. I love his Prada stores, although a lot of people complain about them, so I'm sure his own store is even better. The shoes look amazing, although maybe some of them are not so comfortable to walk in--give me an excuse to try them on and see!

    Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
    xo Mary Jo

    ReplyDelete
  42. This looks incredible! I love the architectural design of the shoes and the vast retail spaces. I'll have to check out the London flagship asap.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Loooove United Nude! Just did a look today featuring a pair of their shoes! They are so unique and fabulous!

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  44. I love the first pair of boots, but not the heel lol.

    ReplyDelete
  45. I love the boots in the first picture.=)

    http://kashaysblogg.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  46. Okay, now I need to find a way to back-light my shoe rack. ;)

    ReplyDelete
  47. Wowza...that store is insane!!! I would go just for the show, not to mention all the fabulous shoes! It looks like they are going for a shoe designing revolution...those are some pretty cool designs they have there!

    ReplyDelete
  48. Oh my. What a gorgeous and dangerous place.

    ReplyDelete
  49. Wow! I love the store! I didn't know about Rem Koolhaas' nephew. I find it funny that architects design shoes. It's an interesting concept to me.

    p.s. This was a while ago, but thanks for the birthday wish!

    ReplyDelete
  50. Those shoes and the space are fantastic! I wish they had them somewhere here.

    ReplyDelete