{"id":3519,"date":"2026-03-16T14:22:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.thestorefront.com\/?p=3519"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:22:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:22:54","slug":"button-wilde-pop-up-shop-storefront-soho-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/button-wilde-pop-up-shop-storefront-soho-london\/","title":{"rendered":"How Button &amp; Wilde Used a Pop-Up Shop in Soho to Showcase Personalised Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/button-wilde-pop-up-shop-storefront-soho-london\/#A_Brand_Built_Around_Personalisation\" title=\"A Brand Built Around Personalisation\">A Brand Built Around Personalisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/button-wilde-pop-up-shop-storefront-soho-london\/#A_Pop-Up_Shop_Designed_for_Discovery\" title=\"A Pop-Up Shop Designed for Discovery\">A Pop-Up Shop Designed for Discovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/button-wilde-pop-up-shop-storefront-soho-london\/#Creating_Seasonal_Retail_Moments\" title=\"Creating Seasonal Retail Moments\">Creating Seasonal Retail Moments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Button &amp; Wilde, a brand specialising in bespoke beauty and lifestyle products, launched a pop-up shop in London\u2019s Soho to introduce its personalised concept to shoppers in a vibrant retail setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on Beak Street, the temporary store allowed the brand to present its custom fragrances and skincare products in a physical space where visitors could discover the products and experience the brand firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop-up shops have become a popular strategy for emerging brands looking to test retail environments and engage directly with customers. Businesses planning similar activations often begin by exploring available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/search\/london\/soho\/retail\">pop-up spaces in Soho<\/a> or browsing all available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/search\/london\/soho\/\">spaces in Soho<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the Right Location in Soho<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9201-1.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of Button &amp; Wilde pop-up shop in Soho London displaying personalised products\" class=\"wp-image-3536\" style=\"width:632px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9201-1.jpg 5472w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9201-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9201-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9201-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9201-1-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9201-1-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For Button &amp; Wilde, Soho offered the ideal environment for a short-term retail activation. Known for its mix of independent boutiques, beauty brands, and caf\u00e9s, the neighborhood attracts both London locals and international visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pop-up shop opened in a vintage-style retail space on Beak Street, placing the brand among well-known neighbours such as Aesop and Fernandez &amp; Wells. This central location provided strong visibility and steady foot traffic throughout the activation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands considering similar launches can browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/search\/london\/retail\">pop-up spaces in London<\/a> to find locations that match their concept and target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Brand_Built_Around_Personalisation\"><\/span>A Brand Built Around Personalisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9210-1.jpg\" alt=\"Staff assisting shoppers with personalised products at London pop-up store\" class=\"wp-image-3537\" style=\"width:652px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9210-1.jpg 5472w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9210-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9210-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9210-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9210-1-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9210-1-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Button &amp; Wilde\u2019s concept draws inspiration from the founder\u2019s family history. The brand was created by the great-grandson of an entrepreneur who established a similar personalised products business in the early twentieth century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing this legacy, Button &amp; Wilde focuses on creating customised beauty and lifestyle items tailored to each customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collection includes personalised fragrances, moisturisers, and other bespoke products, allowing visitors to create gifts or items designed specifically for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Pop-Up_Shop_Designed_for_Discovery\"><\/span>A Pop-Up Shop Designed for Discovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9305-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bespoke skincare and fragrance products displayed at Button &amp; Wilde pop-up shop\" class=\"wp-image-3539\" style=\"width:404px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9305-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9305-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9305-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9305-1-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9305-1-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9392-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Shopper receiving personalised product consultation in Soho pop-up shop\" class=\"wp-image-3552\" style=\"width:410px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9392-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9392-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9392-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9392-1-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9392-1-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the Soho pop-up store, customers could explore the product range and learn about the customisation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The physical environment played an important role in introducing the brand. Shoppers were able to see the products, interact with the displays, and speak directly with the team about how each item could be personalised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop-up retail provides a unique opportunity for brands to create these direct connections with customers while experimenting with new retail concepts. Entrepreneurs interested in launching their own temporary store can learn more in this guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/pop-up-shop-london-guide\/\">how to start a pop-up shop in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_Seasonal_Retail_Moments\"><\/span>Creating Seasonal Retail Moments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9280-1.jpg\" alt=\"button and wilde window display\" class=\"wp-image-3546\" style=\"width:618px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9280-1.jpg 5472w, https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9280-1-300x200.jpg 300w, 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seasonal retail activations check out: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorefront.com\/mag\/seasonal-pop-up-shop\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Seasonal Pop-Up Shops: Retail Ideas for Every Holiday and Occasion<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its combination of heritage inspiration, personalised products, and a well-chosen Soho location, the Button &amp; Wilde pop-up shop demonstrated how small brands can use temporary retail to create memorable shopping experiences<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Button &#038; Wilde opened a pop-up shop in Soho, London to introduce its personalised beauty and fragrance products in a charming Beak Street retail 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