Renaissance The Brand

Maplewood Mall | St. Paul, MN

Interior of Renaissance The Brand men's fashion store in Maplewood Mall, featuring a central display of colorful ties, a styled mannequin, and rich blue-teal walls.

The Creative Brief

Renaissance began as a blank canvas with a clear ambition: to create a men’s fashion destination that felt bold, expressive, and unmistakably its own. The vision was to move beyond a traditional retail environment and instead shape a space influenced by music, cultural expression, and a strong sense of identity—something that would immediately draw people in and leave a lasting impression.

The Results

A rich blue-teal hue anchors the space, setting a confident tone and creating a striking backdrop for the collection. Gold fixtures introduce structure and warmth, while black-and-white photography adds depth, contrast, and a sense of narrative throughout. Every element works together to create rhythm and balance—bold yet refined, expressive yet intentional. The result is a space that feels immersive and elevated, where product and environment work in tandem to create a distinct point of view. It’s not just a place to shop, but a place to experience.

Before & After

Before renovation: An empty, unlit glass storefront in a commercial mall space prior to retail design and build-out.
The completed storefront of Renaissance The Brand men's fashion store, featuring a bright interior with teal walls, gold fixtures, and custom retail merchandising.
After commercial retail design: The completed Renaissance The Brand men's fashion store featuring custom retail merchandising, bold blue-teal walls, gold display fixtures, and styled mannequins.
Before commercial retail design: An empty, unpainted mall storefront with bare white walls and dark wood flooring prior to the interior build-out.

The Final Walkthrough

  • Men's suit jackets displayed on gold fixtures against a houndstooth wall at Renaissance The Brand.
  • Interior of Renaissance The Brand men's store featuring teal walls, wood floors, and gold retail fixtures.
  • Blue men's dress shoes displayed on a shelf at the Renaissance The Brand store.
  • Men's fashion retail display at Renaissance The Brand, featuring a mannequin in a plaid suit and colorful blazers hung against a bold teal wall.
  • Commercial retail merchandising showing men's suit jackets hanging on gold fixtures against a teal blue wall and textured white accent panel.
  • Interior of Renaissance The Brand men's store, featuring a central display of colorful ties, a styled mannequin, and 'The Rebirth of Cool' signage.
  • Gold and black circular logo sign for Renaissance The Brand mounted on a teal accent wall inside the men's fashion store.
  • Men's retail merchandising display featuring a mannequin in a patterned vest, a tiered table of colorful fedoras, and the Renaissance The Brand store interior.
  • Close-up retail apparel display showing a mannequin wearing a tan plaid double-breasted vest and white shirt at Renaissance The Brand.
  • Close-up of a men's watch displayed on a wooden hand mannequin at the Renaissance The Brand store.
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