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Concept Stories: Haus Dosan, Gentle Monster's Concept Store - 4th floor: Tamburins

Category
Fashion

City
Seoul

Portrait
Hankook Kim

The Story of Haus Dosan by Gentle Monster

In the eyewear industry, where innovation often remains within the confines of functionality, Gentle Monster has emerged as a disruptor, reshaping not just the aesthetics of eyewear but also the very concept of retail spaces. Founded in 2011 in Seoul by Hankook Kim, the South Korean brand has moved beyond conventional retail, creating immersive environments that fuse art, technology, and fashion to craft an entirely new storytelling experience.

The Story of The Square

Founded by tastemakers Emmanuel de Bayser and Josef Voelk, The Square redefines the city’s retail landscape, offering a meticulously curated selection of high-end fashion, design, and art. More than just a shop, The Square is an immersive experience, a place where the boundaries between commerce and culture dissolve into an atmosphere of serene elegance.

Category
Design, Fashion

City
Berlin

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Mathilde Duquesne-Soyka, founder of The Concept Stories

About me

I’ve always been fascinated by the way brands and designers translate their vision and DNA into unique spaces: concept stores. With The Concept Stories, I set out to discover these inspiring places and bring them to life through stories and portraits of the people who bring them to life.

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Each selected address is much more than a simple point of sale – the transactional relationship fades into the background in favour of a world designed down to the smallest detail, an experience in itself. Here you don’t just buy, you immerse yourself in an atmosphere, a story, a unique way of looking at the world.

Mathilde Duquesne-Soyka, founder of The Concept Stories
Mathilde Duquesne-Soyka, founder of The Concept Stories