Inspiration

Design considerations: The

Design approach: This new retail space at Fashion Island embodies the raw allure of Kip and Sonja’s New York workshop with an understated blend of troweled cement, black oak, steel, and grey glass. The lighting masterfully juxtaposes these rugged textures against the sophisticated elegance of Rubin & Chapelle’s fashion. Peering through the grey glass, one glimpses intimate, exclusive spaces dedicated to evening wear and fittings, offering a touch of refined exclusivity the brand is known for..