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Royal Elastics Opens Flagship Store in Santa Monica and Launches 'King and Queen' Sneaker Line
- By Maxamillion Blick
- Published 02/1/2008
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Royal Elastics, the innovative footwear brand, opens its first U.S. retail store today, Royal
on Main, at 2427 Main Street (http://www.RoyalOnMain.com). The store showcases Royal Elastics' alternative sneakers and flats for men, women and children.
"Here, we can show the entire range of our collections," says Ludo, creative director of Royal Elastics.
Royal Elastics started in 1996 with the radical idea that sneakers don't need laces. Instead, footwear fastens with elasticized shock cord or Velcro. "It was inspired by kids who went skateboarding and ripped their laces out," Ludo says. "It's easy and fast to put on."
For 2008, Royal Elastics introduces the King and Queen, its new take on the popular vulcanized sneaker. "It's time for something new people, and we have it," Ludo says. The King, for men, and Queen, for women, are available in high- and low-top versions. They join Royal Elastics favorites like the women's Flonica flat and the men's Icon sneaker.
Royal Elastics was founded in 1996 in Australia, and now has 10 retail stores in Asia. The success of the Asian stores inspired Royal Elastics to open in the United States. "This is an unedited way to market our brand directly to the consumer," notes David Nichols, president of Royal Elastics. "There's a lot of momentum with this brand in other markets, so we take a global view. Our international component is vibrant. This enables us to further speak with a unique voice."
Royal on Main takes a rare approach to merchandising: It also sells items related to the themes that inspire Royal Elastics designs. Royal Elastics makes a licensed line with Andy Warhol's graphics, and the store stocks Andy Warhol by Levi's jeans, Andy Warhol watches by Seiko and even a Warhol fragrance by New York house Bond No. 9. Royal on Main also sells Royal Elastics' licensed footwear lines by Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers and L.A.M.B. Soon, the store will carry artists' limited-edition skateboard decks and wheels.
"The extra products complement what we're doing," Ludo says. "All these brands together create a diorama that represents Royal Elastics."
The store also features a gallery space, which will exhibit everything from photography to furniture design. "Main Street is still very artistic, open and free spirited," Ludo notes. "It's a street where you can walk and discover all the stores."
The 1200-square-foot shop is housed in the Edegmar complex, a contemporary architectural landmark designed by Frank Gehry. Ludo designed the store interior, including Lucite "thrones" (stereo speakers included) for the King and Queen.
on Main, at 2427 Main Street (http://www.RoyalOnMain.com). The store showcases Royal Elastics' alternative sneakers and flats for men, women and children.
"Here, we can show the entire range of our collections," says Ludo, creative director of Royal Elastics.
Royal Elastics started in 1996 with the radical idea that sneakers don't need laces. Instead, footwear fastens with elasticized shock cord or Velcro. "It was inspired by kids who went skateboarding and ripped their laces out," Ludo says. "It's easy and fast to put on."
For 2008, Royal Elastics introduces the King and Queen, its new take on the popular vulcanized sneaker. "It's time for something new people, and we have it," Ludo says. The King, for men, and Queen, for women, are available in high- and low-top versions. They join Royal Elastics favorites like the women's Flonica flat and the men's Icon sneaker.
Royal Elastics was founded in 1996 in Australia, and now has 10 retail stores in Asia. The success of the Asian stores inspired Royal Elastics to open in the United States. "This is an unedited way to market our brand directly to the consumer," notes David Nichols, president of Royal Elastics. "There's a lot of momentum with this brand in other markets, so we take a global view. Our international component is vibrant. This enables us to further speak with a unique voice."
Royal on Main takes a rare approach to merchandising: It also sells items related to the themes that inspire Royal Elastics designs. Royal Elastics makes a licensed line with Andy Warhol's graphics, and the store stocks Andy Warhol by Levi's jeans, Andy Warhol watches by Seiko and even a Warhol fragrance by New York house Bond No. 9. Royal on Main also sells Royal Elastics' licensed footwear lines by Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers and L.A.M.B. Soon, the store will carry artists' limited-edition skateboard decks and wheels.
"The extra products complement what we're doing," Ludo says. "All these brands together create a diorama that represents Royal Elastics."
The store also features a gallery space, which will exhibit everything from photography to furniture design. "Main Street is still very artistic, open and free spirited," Ludo notes. "It's a street where you can walk and discover all the stores."
The 1200-square-foot shop is housed in the Edegmar complex, a contemporary architectural landmark designed by Frank Gehry. Ludo designed the store interior, including Lucite "thrones" (stereo speakers included) for the King and Queen.
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