# Gothic Footwear Boutiques This Warsaw Store Boasts Church-Inspired Interior Architecture By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warsaw-store References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/01/21/run-colors-warsaw-store-by-modelina-architekci-warsaw-poland/) The Run Colors Warsaw store is the second brick-and-mortar location for the footwear retailer. The prismatic inventory is perfectly merchandised on the arched shelves that form the basis of the interior Gothic-inspired ceiling. Designed by mode:lina architekci, the store is situated in the heart of Old Town Warsaw, specifically located within a UNESCO's World Heritage Site zone. The Run Colors Warsaw store has also been designed to be ideal for hosting a variety of in-store events for brand fans and VIP clientele. A playful reference to the deeply spiritual connections between sneakerheads and shoes, the space features arched ceilings inspired by that of a Gothic cathedral. Again playing up the religious imagery, the shelves are occasionally lit so that they appear like stained glass windows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gothic-inspired Interior Design:** The use of Gothic cathedral-inspired interior design elements in retail stores can create a unique and immersive shopping experience for customers. - **Event-hosting Retail Spaces:** Retail spaces designed with the flexibility to host in-store events can help brands connect with their loyal customers and build a community around their products. - **Playful Religious Imagery in Retail Design:** Incorporating religious imagery in a playful way can create a memorable and distinctive brand image that stands out in the highly competitive retail industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Retail:** Footwear retailers can use Gothic-inspired interior design and event-hosting spaces to attract customers looking for a unique, immersive shopping experience. - **Fashion and Apparel Retail:** Fashion and apparel retailers can incorporate playful religious imagery into their store designs to create a memorable brand image and cultivate a loyal customer base. - **Retail Interior Design:** Retail interior designers can experiment with Gothic cathedral-inspired design elements and flexible event-hosting spaces to create innovative and distinctive store designs for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Red-Hued Store Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-to-awe.md) - [Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletic-propulsion-labs-store.md) - [Pastel Palette Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aro-archive.md) - [Lightness-Themed Womenswear Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-by-one-1.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Shoe Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-nodaleto-shoe-store.md) - [Elegantly Minimalist Retail Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-environment.md) - [Flagship Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stocker-lee-architetti.md) - [Footwear Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-departamento.md) - [Sleek Reconstructed Polish Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puro-warszawa-stare-miasto.md)