New Doors Open

The much awaited retail haven in Greenbelt 3, Univers opened its doors with new stores carrying stellar labels such as Thom Browne, Assouline, Officine Universelle Buly à Paris and the late Virgil Abloh’s Off-White

- Jove Moya

After the mall wing’s months-long hiatus, the lifestyle boutiques, both old and new, reopened along with 18 other brands including luxury staples such as Univers, Off White and Officine Universelle Buly

Mark “Jappy” Gonzales, Univers co-founder and managing director of its head company H&F Retail Concepts Inc, points out that the interior of the new store features the brand’s contemporary, minimalist style. “The Greenbelt store will be the cleanest. [It is] like a blank canvas with curves. The design directive: no corners,” he explains.

The newly opened 425-sqm boutique was designed by the renowned architect Ed Calma. It features a mesmerising Thom Browne shop-in-shop and a special space for Assouline, the first luxury brand on culture and books.