VISA x BDG
POP-UP STORE - NYC
DESIGN LEAD - 3D CONCEPT & DEVELOPMENT - VISUAL MERCHANDIZING - ON-SITE MANAGEMENT
Launched during New York Fashion Week, the She’s Next in Fashion Pop-Up transformed a vacant Soho storefront into a vibrant retail destination celebrating female entrepreneurship and the future of fashion. Created for BDG Media and powered by Visa, the one-day activation brought together 50 women-owned businesses under one roof, providing consumers with a curated shopping experience while amplifying the visibility of emerging brands and creators.
Inspired by Visa’s signature blue and the vibrant campaign gradient, the design layered bold pops of color through minimalist displays, wayfinding, and signage, allowing the products themselves to remain the focal point. Floral elements became a recurring motif throughout the experience, appearing integrated into displays, floral rugs, and a playful balloon installation that transformed the storefront façade into an unmissable Fashion Week destination. A branded flower cart welcomed customers at the entrance, extending the activation into the streets of Soho and generating organic engagement beyond the store walls.
Designed as a discovery-driven marketplace, the space reimagined the traditional retail environment through a fully digital purchasing model. Products spanning fashion, accessories, beauty, and lifestyle were thoughtfully merchandised throughout the store, allowing visitors to browse a highly curated assortment while purchasing directly from each vendor through QR-enabled storefronts. Merchandise was organized into intuitive category zones, creating a seamless customer journey and allowing every brand to shine within a cohesive visual environment. A significant component of the project involved the development of a highly detailed visual merchandising strategy, ensuring consistency across hundreds of products while preserving the unique identity of each participating business.
Beyond shopping, the experience was designed to foster connection between consumers and founders. Rotating vendor booths gave participating entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet customers directly, share their stories, and showcase their products firsthand. Interactive touchpoints including fitting rooms, content-driven mirror messaging, and dedicated photo moments encouraged social sharing and extended the reach of the event. By blending physical retail, digital commerce, and founder storytelling, She’s Next in Fashion created a dynamic platform that empowered women-owned businesses while delivering an engaging and highly discoverable shopping experience during one of fashion’s most influential weeks.
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