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SHANGHAI has many new flagship stores and concept spaces that combine shopping, lifestyle and immersive experiences. Each space showcases creativity, design, and sensory engagement, from Germany’s Kühn Keramik opening its first store outside Berlin to Under Armour Explor’s interactive outdoor adventure hub in Xintiandi , Bathfeel’s “one-person freedom bathroom” to Marvis’s upside-down concept store. These openings highlight international and local firms’ innovative ideas and Shanghai’s reputation for experiential retail that surprises, delights and inspires.Kühn KeramikThe German porcelain manufacturer Kühn Keramik has launched its first store in Shanghai.
Collectors and cup enthusiasts are probably already familiar with Kühn Keramik. Bernhard Kühn, a German ceramic artist, founded the company in 1993. It is noted for its innovative and sculptural artistic style.
Outside of its Berlin flagship, Kühn Keramik products are typically found in select boutiques or high-end retail stores, with no online presence. This porcelain boutique in Shanghai, co-created by tbh and Kühn Keramik, is the brand’s first standalone outlet outside Berlin.
The founder’s beloved dog, Karlos, is a key element of the brand. He not only frequently appears in the ceramic designs but is also the namesake of the Shanghai store. Additionally, the shop features many of Kühn Keramik’s classic motifs.
As you step off the tranquil Taojiang Road and into the store, it feels like entering Pandora’s box, where imaginative objects and whimsical, surreal elements continuously unfold.
The white entrance has celebrity busts and gilded decor. A basement video installation turns the artist’s Berlin bathroom tile patterns into a charming animation.
Every handmade Kühn Keramik ceramic piece has subtle variations and is unique. The brand draws inspiration from Baroque aesthetics and fairy tales like Alice in Wonderland to create ornate, playful, and unexpected pieces.
The clay comes from Germany’s Westerwald region, the glaze from Meissen, and the gold, silver, or platinum detailing on the surface is a signature Kühn Keramik touch.
The celebrity-head mugs with golden handles and whimsical portraits are famous. Each mug is fired four times at high temperatures over eight days to give it a classical look.
Opening hours: 10am-6pm (Mondays-Thursdays), 10am-8pm (Fridays-Sundays)
Address: 15 Taojiang Rd
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