LONDON — Riccardo Sciutto isn’t one to let a little political tension get in the way of a retail store opening. He plans to open Sergio Rossi’s first Mount Street store during one of the most critical weeks in British politics, with members of Parliament gearing for three votes that will decide how — or if — Britain will exit the European Union on March 29.
“London for me is a whole world in miniature, and we need to be here,” said Sciutto, the company’s chief executive officer who has been working for two years on the opening of the store at 16 Mount Street. Sergio Rossi’s neighbors include Balenciaga, Simone Rocha, Scott’s restaurant, Christopher Kane and Roksanda, among others.
Architect Marco Costanzi has designed the London space, while the furniture was created exclusively for the brand by interior designer Cristina Celestino. It is meant to highlight the shoes as artisanal gems.