[interchange42]

Here are the H&M lights from about half an hour ago:

Note that in these last three pics, the lights have varying shades of gray in them. They don't look this way when you're there; somehow the camera is angled in such a way that there's some polarizing effect in play:

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[kotsy]

I think it looks better like that! It forms sort of a pattern instead of it being plain looking.

 

[P23]

Your shutter speed is probably faster than the refresh rate of the lights, would be my guess.

 

[T.E.C.II]

So All Saints is now open:

I find the space surprisingly bland. Especially when compared to the Yorkdale location:

 

[Skeezix]

I'm shocked that the word "bland" was used to describe something in a CF mall. Shocked!

 

[MetroMan]

Here are the H&M lights from about half an hour ago:

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Note that in these last three pics, the lights have varying shades of gray in them. They don't look this way when you're there; somehow the camera is angled in such a way that there's some polarizing effect in play:
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This photo makes it clear that the Eaton Centre media tower has to be revamped.

The billboards are completely outshined by just about everything on the square and the LED display has less resolution than the screens we carry in our pockets; it's terrible.

 

[Josh]

That's definitely the cheapest looking All Saints I've ever seen. I'm guessing they're just testing out the Waters before making a larger investment - though they're definitely not making a great first impression with that.

 

[interchange42]

Hmm. I'd say they're looking for a larger unit before they splash out, say maybe one that's two and a half times that size near the south end of the mall on the upper level?

The Yorkdale All Saints is 6,600 square feet. This space is slightly under 2,000 square feet. The current Apple Store at the Eaton Centre is slightly under 5,000 square feet. I'd say they haven't spent more than a few cents because they're not planning on staying long in that 2,000 square foot space.

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[adHominem]

Maybe they're still trying to source enough antique sewing machines for the façade.

 

[ptbotrmpfn]

Maybe they're still trying to source enough antique sewing machines for the façade.

Are you buying clothing based on the stores appearance? That's just sad. You know it's the clothing your buying not the store right

 

[Skeezix]

Are you buying clothing based on the stores appearance? That's just sad. You know it's the clothing your buying not the store right

Maybe you could be a little less sanctimonious and snarky, and refrain from being unnecessarily insulting to other commentators. People like to shop in a nice environment. There is nothing "sad" about that. And this is a forum focused on architecture and design, so it's perfectly understandable for participants to be discussing the store interiors.

None of the comments above suggest anyone here is buying clothing solely, or even mainly, on the basis of a store's appearance. It's unclear why you jumped to such a conclusion.

You also appear to have missed the tongue-in-cheek nature of adHominem's comment.

 

[P23]

I'd also point out that for people to whom fashion is important, the appearance of the store does carry over into the value of the clothing. Mark's might have nice quality clothes, but a fashion forward person wouldn't be caught dead in such a dingy store or wearing anything from there. And before anyone gets too snobby, remember that this forum is incredibly picky about things like the colour of window frames.

 

[Skeezix]

I'd also point out that for people to whom fashion is important, the appearance of the store does carry over into the value of the clothing

Saks, for example, spent all that money on beautiful interiors for a reason.

 

[T.E.C.II]

Here's the Vancouver location. Looks pretty much the same:

While All Saints isn't really my thing (and is out of my price range), I think they inadvertently made the store look more intimidating by having it be so scaled down. The Yorkdale location looks inviting because it's so theatrically industrial looking. The Eaton Centre location has just the hint of the All Saints aesthetic, but it's too cold and stark. I have a feeling if I were to walk into it, I'd feel the sales people hovering around me, as I stole glances at the price tag.

 

[AndreaPalladio]

Are you buying clothing based on the stores appearance? That's just sad. You know it's the clothing your buying not the store right

You are quite free to continue shopping for your duds at Gum, komrade.