Gucci has set down roots in New York’s Meatpacking District. The Italian luxury house on Wednesday opened a two-level boutique spanning more than 9,000 square feet on the corner of Ninth Avenue and 14th Street.
, and men’s apparel, along with several stylish mannequins and spacious dressing rooms, including a VIP dressing room.
Gucci said it decided to open in the Meatpacking District because of the area’s “eclecticism, vibrancy and creative energy.” The boutique embraces a ’70s-inspired aesthetic, brought to life by decor emboldened by pop colors, mirrored surfaces and vintage furniture from the midcentury era. The walls of the private area upstairs are upholstered in deep, jade-green carpet in a nod to the decade.
“With year-over-year visitation growth, several new businesses opening and a strong return to office as employers adopt hybrid and in-office work models, the Meatpacking District is thriving by appealing to visitors and locals alike.
As the first luxury brand to do so, Gucci achieved LEED certification in 2009. Since then, the house has continued to achieve LEED certification across its retail network, totaling more than 110 stores in 2022. The house plans to extend LEED certification to all 380 of its eligible directly operated stores by 2025.In addition, Gucci attained its 100 percent green energy target in all its directly operated stores worldwide.
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