The MINI Paceman pop-up store will bring the best in international artists and designers to the streets of Melbourne from June 1.
The concept store, set to feature some of the world's edgiest and most renowned designers, will open in Melbourne's heart of fashion, Chapel Street. (Ostensibly, the store is promoting the MINI Paceman, the seventh model in the MINI family, which claims to represent "a new slant on style, a new slant on mobility, a new slant on MINI".)
The store will be open for six months. Much like a Daft Punk album, it will feature six all-star collaborators, who'll each be putting their own slant on things. Confirmed collaborators include:Mark McNairy — An American-based fashion designer producing a beautifully crafted English and American inspired footwear range as the first component of his eponymous label.
Andrew Chen — 3sixteen — An American-based accessories and clothing designer focusing on premium materials and quality manufacturing. 
Sigurd Larsen — A Berlin-based Danish architect whose furniture has been exhibited around the world, from Berlin to Helsinki and Shanghai. 
Alfredo Gonzales — Customised socks that make a statement, the Alfredo Gonzalez brand has developed a cult following for its unexpected designs and quirky detail. 
Timothy Everest — Contemporary bespoke tailor to some of the world's leading luminaries, sporting heroes and rock stars, his ability to mix cutting-edge design with peerless craftsmanship has cemented Timothy's reputation as a true pioneer of tailoring. 
Sam Huff — Tanner Goods — A Portland-based group of designers and craftspeople who create modern products that respct the past. Their philosophy combines a design-minded approach with a deep commitment to crafting items by hand. 
"Each collaborator is individual and has their own perspective on style and design," Andrew Chen says. "The store has provided us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our work in a vibrant location filled with so many distinctive styles."The Paceman concept store will open to the general public at 9am on June 1 at 250 Chapel Street, Prahran. For more info, visit minipaceman.com.au.
