Viktoria and Woods Mosman by Golden

▲ This new retail space for Australian fashion label Viktoria and Woods in Mosman, Sydney is conceived as a spatial manifestation of the label’s ethos for high-quality clothing in sustainable fabrics. The fitout has been designed by Golden, whose signature aesthetic restraint is a fitting complement to the simple and modern aesthetic of Viktoria and Woods. The gallery-like interior balances a subdued colour palette with rich textures, which range from a monolithic counter of G-lux quartzite at the centre of the space to chrome shelving with woven Danish paper cord, custom-designed by James Howe. A coffered ceiling in the back draws the eye with its exaggerated geometry and strong contrast of light and shade. Angular lines and curved fluidity are highlighted with textural elements. The project expresses an understated sophistication that is, the designers say, “quintessentially Sydney.”