For a preview of the new Billy Reid Manhattan Store on Bond Street, we turn to none other than men.style’s "First Look." "Seven old staircases were put together to build the New York shop’s stairs and railing; the downstairs ceiling is covered in cabinets sourced from a Mississippi schoolhouse." The new space has a home like feel with plates and antlers adorning the walls.

More views of the new Billy Reid Manhattan Store after the jump.

Last night in Tokyo marked the opening of the collaborative pop-up between Louis Vuitton and Comme des Garcons. As WWD mentions, "Comme des Garçons and Louis Vuitton feted their much-anticipated temporary store here Wednesday night and racked up a fair spate of orders as Japanese fashion editors and local celebrities rushed to get their hands on one of Rei Kawakubo’s custom-designed bags for the French house…Located in a small faux brick structure in the trendy Aoyama district, the interiors are true to Comme des Garçons’ spare aesthetic, with gray concrete walls and an exposed metal staircase. Steel boxes coated in LV-logo gold flock are mounted on the walls of the lower level." (image via wallpaper*)

More views of the Louis Vuitton at Comme des Garcons Pop-Up Store after the jump.

Retail co-ops are a booming trend in retail presentation which continues to try and re-imagine itself during what can be considered a slightly difficult retail market. Co-ops offer an alternative for small and mid level design and fashion houses who are looking for storefronts to display their wears but may not be ready to dive into their own digs. The co-op offers a shared space (usually temp) to test those waters and align themselves with like minded designs and fashion. If anything its a growing trend that we’re happy to see and would love to see more of globally. New York Magazine takes a look at the co-op scene with their review of six co-ops in the NYC and Brooklyn. A nice primer for those looking for new retail stomping grounds.

JC Report’s Retail Watch reports on the opening of Liberty’s Sloane Street location in London. "Liberty’s reputation as a master of the old-meets-new look is set to continue with the opening of their first stand-alone store in London’s Sloane street. Setting up shop alongside the likes of Chanel and Vuitton, the boutique will stock their incredibly popular own brand line, Liberty of London, featuring men’s collections, leather goods, print scarves, swimwear and jewelry."

DNR is reporting on Boston’s resident specialty boutique, Louis Boston. "Specialty retailer Louis Boston will leave its iconic Newbury St. store when the lease expires in spring 2010, a blow to Boston’s best-known shopping street. Owner Debi Greenberg said the redevelopment of a neighboring office building into retail space for Filene’s Basement, H&M and Victoria’s Secret was the final straw amid her growing concern that the street was becoming homogenized.’Those are viable businesses, but it doesn’t make the destination seem very special," she said. "When you have stores like that all around you, you could be anywhere on the globe.’"

Greenberg’s point is a valid on when discussing retail on Newbury Street. Times lookt o be changing on the strip.

Don’t call it a pop-up! Chanel’s new mini-store opening tomorrow in Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood showcases the luxury brand’s latest retail concept thatfocuses and "zero’s" in on current trends raging the streets. LA Times writer, Emili Vesilind, says it best, "The concept behind the mini store — designed by Peter Marino, who is also responsible for Chanel’s stunning Rodeo Drive revamp — is to present a tightly edited selection of the season’s pieces, including ready-to-wear, fine jewelry, accessories and cosmetics, similar to what a shrewd fashion editor might handpick for a photo shoot, said Barbara Cirkva, president of Chanel’s fashion division. Merchandisers may focus on a certain color scheme or a trendy silhouette or handbag within the larger collections."

Online fashion retailer Bluefly.com has just launched "The Tailor," their new mens online shop dedicated to filling the needs of a more "sophisticated" gentleman. "“The Tailor is designed to be a resource for the man who has a keen sense of style and takes pride in his appearance, but doesn’t take himself too seriously,” said Bluefly CEO Melissa Payner. “Visitors to the site will find The Tailor to be authoritative, not pretentious. They’ll walk away feeling like an insider on how to shop for a sharp tailored look without setting foot into a store.” Visitors should expect the usual fine array of mens suits,shoes, ties, and accessories. (via HauteConcept)

DNR is reporting that Selectism favorite, Aloha Rag, is opening a shop in NYC. “Aloha Rag, the Honolulu, Hawaii–based store known for its mix of hip, urban, men’s and women’s apparel and accessories, is surfing the Soho wave. The company had a soft opening earlier this month of a 2,400-square-foot store at 505 Greenwich Street near Spring. The company, whose biggest men’s brands include Maison Martin Margiela, Lanvin and Ann Demeulemeester, has been in business in Hawaii since 1990. An e-commerce site, Aloharag.com, launched in 2003, with English and Japanese versions.”

WATM turns us onto another new boutique this time up in Vancouver. Roden Gray is a new addition to the BC landscape already a great destination for shopping.

“Roden Gray maintains a careful mix of the known to up and coming brands, leaning toward casual separates” including Comme des Garcons, Obedient Sons, Filson, Nice Collective and Wings + Horns.

Roden Gray can be found at 231 Cambie Street, Vancouver BC. That’s Canada in case you didnt know…

Beginning of December Japanese retailer Uniqlo arrived in France and opened its first store in Paris. It’s good seeing Uniqlo expanding outside of Japan. The brand has a great range of basics to offer every season and a great price point.

Uniqlo Paris

Centre Commercial “Les 4 Temps”

Paris/France

Make sure to pass by on your next Paris trip!