How we did it
Design consultant Elyse Strum listened to Ryan explain exactly what he envisioned: a “Gucci neo-Goth meets Prada store” theme that felt exclusively his, with plenty of display space to feature his favorite items. Elyse knew immediately that pairing unique solutions with bold materials would be the key to pulling this off. For Ryan’s prized Alexander McQueen jacket, Elyse designed a single showcase with a glass door, vertical lighting, and a Virtuoso pole installed from front to back to exhibit the jacket. She added a series of spotlit shelves to display his impressive shoe, handbag, and accessories collection, placing his hats on stands for added emphasis. A black finish paired with textured materials and glint gold backing finished the standout design with statement-making drama.
The design is not only completely functional, but it’s the showpiece of my home. Whenever I show someone my closet for the first time, their jaw drops—and that’s before they even get to the clothing!
Ryan Wharton