FIFTH AVENUE FLAGSHIP STORE NOW OPEN
“New York City has long been one of the most important markets for MUJI so we feel it’s important to have a strong retail presence here. Since MUJI’s founding in 1980, we have continued to evolve the product collection and the ways in which our customers experience our stores. With the Fifth Avenue flagship, we are excited to further enhance how customers can understand and interact with the MUJI design ethos.” ~ President of MUJI USA LIMITED
Japanese lifestyle brand MUJI has opened its fifth New York City store, located at 475 Fifth Avenue, at the corner of Library Way (41st Street) across from the New York Public Library’s Schwartzman Building. The store opened on November 20 and is North America’s largest MUJI store and features many elements never before seen in North America. With approximately 3,250 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 8,400 square feet below ground, the store includes special sections in addition to stocking the company’s wide array of products; all rooted in a simple, streamlined aesthetic and designed to highlight modesty, accessibility, and reduced waste. MUJI’s main product line includes apparel, kitchenware, tableware, furniture, interior and storage accessories, stationery, skincare, bags and suitcases.
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Aroma Labo An Aroma Labo where customers can create their perfect scent from a selection of 48 types of oils which MUJI staff blend on-site.
Embroidery A station dedicated to embroidery; customers can choose from over 200 embroidered designs to add to textiles and clothing.
Library A library consisting of a selection of books related to MUJI’s design ethos.
“A wide selection of house plants by NYC’s Green Fingers”
Global Media Enquiries
Doug Roche: doug.roche@camronpr.com 917.675.4369 Celine Vaaler: celine.vaaler@camronpr.com 917.675.4376 Camron 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 605 New York, New York 10012 www.muji.com
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