Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Fashion Brands Use Experiential Retail to Connect
Some cool fashion brands are doing more than just selling clothes and shoes.
They're hosting fun events like music concerts, art shows, and even coffee chats in their stores.
This makes people feel like they're part of a community and not just customers.
For example, a sneaker brand called Gully Labs has events where people can listen to music, debate, or just hang out.
Another brand, RareFore, combines fashion with art and music in special events.
Even big brands like Levi's are doing this by teaming up with ice cream and coffee shops to make shopping more fun.
People like these events because they're different from the usual ads telling you to buy stuff.
They want brands that tell stories and have personality.
So, instead of just buying things, people can now enjoy experiences and feel like they belong.
Gully Labs hosted its first international 'Baithak' in London, drawing over 400 people.
RareFore blended fashion, art, music, and food in Bengaluru's 'Bandha' event.
VegNonVeg transforms stores into community spaces with dynamic performance arenas.
Consumers prefer brands with personality and storytelling over loud promotions.
Experiential retail events include music concerts, art shows, and coffee chats.
- Who
- Young fashion brands like Gully Labs, RareFore, and VegNonVeg.
- What
- Hosting experiential retail events to connect with customers.
- When
- Events are held weekly, bi-weekly, or as special occasions.
- Where
- In stores and cultural spaces like art galleries and heritage bungalows.
- Why
- To build deeper connections with customers through cultural experiences.
- Gully Labs
- Homegrown sneaker label hosting cultural events in Delhi and London.
- RareFore
- Cultural platform by The House of Rare, blending fashion and arts.
- VegNonVeg
- Multi-brand sneaker boutique with community-focused store designs.
- Baithak
- Gully Labs' community hangout events with music, debates, and more.
- Bandha
- RareFore's event combining fashion, art, music, and food in Bengaluru.
- Pour Decisions
- Gully Labs' monthly series for workplace venting and jokes.
- Na Gul, Na Gulistan
- Exclusive listening session of Parvaaz's unreleased album at Gully Labs.