Italian luxury brand opens first flagship

New York -- An upscale men’s footwear brand has opened its first flagship, on Madison Avenue in Manhattan.



Ibex Construction, New York-based firm specializing in high-end retail and corporate construction, has completed the first flagship boutique for Italian luxury brand Louis Leeman. The new retail space is modeled to resemble a classic Parisian home with a modern update featuring an antique marble fireplace, contemporary couches with lavish velvet cushions and custom interior designs that create an ambiance of sophisticated elegance.



Ibex provided construction management services for the flagship, which also features Barrisol ceilings, 300-year-old reclaimed wood flooring, and Nepalese hand-knitted carpet. The product is displayed on simple brushed gold mounts, surrounded by art deco paneled walls.



The boutique also features custom shoemaking services by an on-site cobbler that caters to individual needs.



London-based architect and design firm David Collins Studio designed the store.



“We are thrilled to be expanding and opening our first flagship on Madison Avenue, a street that is synonymous with luxury shopping,” said Louis Leeman. “IBEX Construction was instrumental in helping us achieve our vision for the store that also mirrors our own design concept – classic and elegant, yet modern. We want our customers to have a special and unique experience while they shop.”