Following the success of Miami-based lifestyle accessories brand Miansai’s New York Soho location, Founder and Creative Director Michael Saiger set his sights on the west coast for the Scandinavian--inspired, brick-and-mortar shop to open its second retail location in Venice Beach, California. Conceptualized and designed by Saiger, along with Peter Buley from Analog Modern, the 1,000 square foot space is located on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, a flourishing block in Venice’s relaxed neighborhood.
“Our goal with the Abbot Kinney location was to create a west coast flagship store that complimented our overall elevated aesthetic with custom design elements and a great outdoor space. We believe the cold-press juice and kombucha bar adds value to the neighborhood and energy of Venice Beach.” Says Saiger.
The space, originally long and narrow, is now broken up with three predominant eye-¬beam cubes that set the rhythm to the space and create deliberate pauses in the shotgun layout, all made to create a Zen-¬like atmosphere. Refurbished white brick walls, Italian porcelain tiles, and rich walnut wood beams compliment the brand aesthetic: elevated, minimal and clean.
Saiger, in collaboration with Analog Modern, designed and created the furniture that houses the jewelry, featuring rich American black walnut, metal finishes and glass overlay. Standout lighting features include Jo Hammerborg pendants that accentuate the custom jewelry displays, Kreon fixtures, Horne Zig Zag lamps, and a chandelier from the acclaimed Brendan Ravenhill Studio. Unique in-¬store activations will include a “Build Your Own” monogram station as well as an “Evolution of the Hook Bracelet” wall, which allow shoppers to create their own interpretations of the brand’s classic hook and anchor bracelets.
Continuing its commitment to customer experience, Miansai offers patrons the opportunity to enjoy a Kombucha tea bar and backyard garden area with complimentary Wi-¬Fi. Customers can shop Miansai’s full jewelry collections for both men and women along with its recently launched Fine Collection. Additional offerings will include men’s bags, small leather and home goods such as camera straps, wallets and candles, along with the brand’s sterling silver, gold plated and 14K collections.
Miansai Venice is located at 1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice CA 90291. Store hours are Monday-Sunday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; store phone number is (310) 683-¬0060.
About Miansai
Miansai, the Miami-¬based handmade accessories brand, began with a single bracelet in 2008. Over the past seven years, Founder and Creative Director, Michael Saiger, has turned his vision into a timeless multi-category, unisex, lifestyle label. Miansai thrives on exploration, discovery, and the beauty of minimal, elevated aesthetics. Passionate hands-¬on design and production turns found, raw input into refined output. All designs are meticulously crafted from the highest quality materials. Sourcing pure precious metals, fine Italian leathers, custom-¬made marine grade ropes, and obsessing over every detail. Stocked in over 40 US states and 36 countries, with stores in New York’s Soho neighborhood and Los Angeles, Miansai continues to evolve as a leader in fashion accessories while holding its reputation and customers in the highest regard.