10 Corso Como

10 Corso Como is a shopping and dining complex in Milan, Italy. It combines outlets that show and sell works of art, fashion, music, design, cuisine and culture.[1][2] It was founded in 1990 by gallerist and publisher Carla Sozzani.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

The complex began with an art gallery and a bookshop. Other spaces soon followed: a design and fashion store in 1991, the 10 Corso Como Cafè in 1998, a small hotel (with only three rooms) in 2003, and the Roof Garden in 2009.[9]

10 Corso Como and the 10 Corso Como logo are designed by American artist Kris Ruhs.[2] In 2002, 10 Corso Como opened in Tokyo in partnership with Comme des Garçons, designed by Rei Kawakubo and Kris Ruhs.[7]

In 2008, 10 Corso Como opened in Seoul in partnership with Samsung Cheil, Samsung Group, designed by Kris Ruhs.[7]

On 9 September 2011, 10 Corso Como celebrated its 20 year anniversary. On 31 March 2012, 10 Corso Como opened its second location in Seoul - 10 Corso Como at AvenueL, also designed by Kris Ruhs.[3]

10 Corso Como Shanghai, designed by kris Ruhs, opened on 14 September 2013 at 1717 Nanjing West Road at Wheelock Square.[10] [11][12]

In popular culture

The Cheongdam-dong store was used as a filming location for the music video of Psy's 2013 single "Gentleman".[13]

References

  1. Norwich, William (2003-09-21). "Over the Store". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Johnstone, Nick (2005-05-24). "Why I love 10 Corso Como". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "10 Corso Como to Open Second Seoul Location". Women's Wear Daily. 13 February 2012.
  4. "Carla Sozzani Enjoys Some Seaside Solitude". Wall Street Journal. 25 February 2011.
  5. "Into Milan". Evening Standard. 3 March 2006.
  6. "'I feel best in Paris or Portofino'". Financial Times. 18 August 2007.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 Trebay, Guy (2000-10-10). "Reporter's Notebook; Fashion Magazines In 3 Dimensions". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
  8. "An interview with Carla Sozzani". The New York Times. 25 September 2011.
  9. "La Dolce Vita; A former Vogue editor on why art is at the heart of her home.". Daily Mail. 28 August 2006.
  10. http://www.10corsocomo.com/?pageID=shanghai&lang=eng
  11. "Catching the Retail Trends in Bustling Shanghai". The New York Times. 2013-09-22. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  12. http://www.wallpaper.com/fashion/10-corso-como-arrives-in-shanghai/6762
  13. Park, Jin-hai (7 May 2013). "Psy showcases Korean fashion: 10 Corso Como Seoul offers fashion and culture in new Gangnam style". Korea Times. Retrieved 8 May 2013.

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