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and bowls create a communicative table atmosphere - perfect for our philosophy,” Gemünd emphasises.
“N Nicolette Rosin and Katrin Gemünd are thrilled by the excellent reception of No59.
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Nicolette Rosin launched No59 six months ago, creating a concept store that intends to challenge and anticipate new trends instead of offering the usual. Text: Nicoletta Schaper. Photos: No59
CURATING, NOT SELLING
eusser Strasse” in Cologne’s “Neustadt Nord” district is a microcosm including a bakery, a butcher, a supermarket, and a flower shop. Six months ago, Nicolette Rosin added her name to the list by launching No59, the first design store in the area. The result is a real treasure. Rosin is also a co-owner of Lanius, an adjacent store that specialises in sustainable womenswear. No59 represents the fulfilment of her vision to combine fashion with interior design and smaller feature products. “We strive to offer suggestions,” says store manager Katrin Gemünd. “The purpose of No59 is to be a focal point with a range of beautiful items that appeal to individualists.” TEAMWORK Rosin handles the entire buying process with the assistance of Gemünd as a junior buyer. Merely creating a nice style is not enough for the two fashion experts; they immerse themselves in the philosophies of labels they stock. One of their main brands is Humanoid of The Netherlands, which transcends trends and is timeless. Samsoe & Samsoe and Mos Mosh, as well as Bellerose of Belgium, are excellent choices too. The wool accessories by Karakoram are made of finest alpaca wool. The wool is processed by hand and purchased in line with fair trade regulations. The jewellery by A Beautiful Story, hand-crafted in Nepal, boasts an equally sustainable background. While the front room is dedicated to fashion, the interior design items are on display in the second room. The range includes avant-garde vases and lamps by 101Copenhagen and Japanese-inspired earthenware by Belgium-based brand Serax. The latter recently collaborated with Merci of Paris. “The many small plates, platters,
OLD-FASHIONED AND HANKY PANKY The decor is as individual as one would expect. The golden ceiling of the first room is gilded with impact metal, thus creating a contrast to the black wall tiles. An apothecary cabinet serves as a backdrop alongside an old tobacco counter. On display are leather wallets by Gö Ledermanufaktur of Cologne, care products by Portuguese brand Benamôr, and ready-mixed cocktail classics by Avantgarde Spirits. In addition, the store stocks art pieces by local ceramics artist Enno Jäckel. “Customers appreciate the fact that we not only offer fashion and furniture, but also takeaway articles that cost around 5 Euros. This draws customers into the store, where we can prove that excellent design doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive.” Gemünd says the launch really couldn’t have been more successful: “Due to the positive response we have already grown. Our team now consists of six employees. We cannot imagine a better job.”
No59 Concept Store Cologne Neusser Str. 59, 50670 Cologne/ Germany, www.no59-cologne.de Opening: August 2017 Owner: Nicolette Rosin Store manager: Katrin Gemünd Employees: 6 Sales area: 70 sqm Brands for women: Baum und Pferdgarten, Bellerose, Humanoid, Five Units, Herzensangelegenheit, Mos Mosh, On parle de vous, Samsoe & Samsoe Accessories brands: A Beautiful Story, Annika Kepp, Anthology Paris, Anthony Peto, Avantgarde Spirits Company, Benamor, Bonne Maison, Bruno Premi, Elizabeth and James, Enno Jäckel, Gö Ledermanufaktur, Hay, Kapten&Son, Karakoram, Kartotek Copenhagen, Le Bonnet, Monograph, My Pretty Circus, Mutsaers Tassen, Palmaria, Typealive Interior design brands: 101Copenhagen, Bloomingville, Design Letters, FermLiving, File under Pop, Himla, Merci for Serax style in progress 218
