Wallpaper* Launches Online Retail Directory

Wallpaper*, the iconic international design, fashion and lifestyle magazine, is launching an online directory (http://www.wallpaper.com/news/retail-directory-2007/1814) of the world’s best new stores – from unique niche emporia to the latest wonders from the global fashion houses.

Wallpaper.com’s new guide to revolutionary retail complements and extends the Retail Directory in the November issue of Wallpaper* and features 30 favourite new trading spaces; the sharpest designs and canniest concepts.

Tony Chambers, Wallpaper* editor-in-chief, says: “Our directory will take you on a world tour of the very best, very newest in shop showmanship – from Vitra in Sao Paulo to Hermes in Osaka and Moroso in SoHo.”

Vanita James, wallpaper.com editor, says: “Anyone who loves shopping and travel as much as we do will find our retail directory an indispensable resource. And it’s not just the usual suspects like fashion and interiors that feature - all manner of hidden gems have been uncovered, including an optician in Japan and a patisserie in Monaco.”

The launch of Wallpaper’s online retail directory follows the introduction of its online architects directory in July.