Former Dior Couture and Assouline retail executive.

25+ flagship and boutique openings across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Global Store Projects

Over the past two decades, Douglas Mandel has led the development and opening of flagship stores and luxury boutiques across major global markets.

These projects combined brand storytelling, architectural collaboration, and operational precision to translate luxury identity into physical retail environments that perform commercially.

Selected flagship boutiques and retail environments

Flagship Stores

  • A multi-story Dior store on a city street at dusk, with large glass windows displaying luxury fashion items and handbags, illuminated signage, and nearby traffic lights.

    Toronto Colonnade

  • Inside view of a modern luxury retail store with a wooden staircase, mannequins dressed in stylish clothing, glass display cases, and shelves with handbags and accessories, illuminated by contemporary ceiling lighting.

    Toronto Colonnade

  • Interior view of a modern retail store with seating area, display tables with shoes and accessories, clothing racks, and colorful striped wall art, with large windows and high ceilings.

    Toronto Colonnade

  • Exterior view of a Dior store with mannequins dressed in clothing inside and a digital advertisement featuring a woman with a purse outside.

    Kazahkstan

  • Storefront of Dior with window displays of mannequins wearing fashion, located in a building with ornate architectural details and a balcony on top showing a bicycle and decorative planters.

    Moscow Gum

Boutique Launches and Popups

  • Dior store window display with mannequins dressed in fashion and accessories, featuring blue and neutral tones with decorative elements.

    Toronto Yorkdale

  • A shiny, silver female mannequin sculpture standing on a circular base surrounded by pink panels and flowers, inside a Dior store with a white wall displaying the 'DIOR' logo.

    Sorayama Popup

  • A luxury clothing store with displays of handbags, clothing racks, mannequins dressed in stylish outfits, and various accessories, all in a modern, well-lit space.

    Vancouver Holt Renfew Men's

  • Display of handbags and fashion accessories in a Dior store within a shopping mall, with red decor, mannequins wearing outfits, and branded signage.

    Yorkdale Popup

  • Display of vintage dresses at the Royal Ontario Museum, with mannequins dressed in various elegant gowns, including a white dress with long gloves, a red plaid dress, and a dark dress, under focused gallery lighting.

    Royal Ontario Museum Exhibit

  • Interior of a luxury clothing store with a seating area, mannequins, and racks of clothing in the background.

    Toronto Saks Queen St Ready to Wear

  • Dior store entrance with glass walls and display shelves inside

    Toronto Saks Queen St Leather Goods

Mexico City

Mexico City

Serbia

Serbia

Doha

Doha

Paris

Paris

Australia

Australia

Singapore

Singapore

Morocco

Morocco

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Switzerland

Switzerland

Bal Harbour

Bal Harbour

Spain

Spain

Each opening required coordination across brand leadership, architecture teams, merchandising, and store operations.

The goal was always the same: translate brand identity into a retail environment that performs commercially while preserving the brand’s cultural integrity.

Display of skincare or cosmetic products on shelves and a table, with a framed floral photograph on the wall and a vase with white flowers on a small wooden table, in a softly lit room.
A cozy room with a light-colored armchair, decorated with pillows and a blanket, near a small side table with a plant. Behind the chair, there's a picture of a field with tall grasses. To the left, a shelf with candles and decorative items. A woven pendant light hangs from the ceiling, and part of a patterned wall is visible.

SPÈ Atelier Scotland

Interior of a store with a large potted plant on a wooden table displaying books, magazines, and decorative items. In the background, shelves with containers and a wall with patterned wallpaper and a quote.
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