& Abbenes
We have never wavered from our original idea of sharing our space with like-minded creative people, each with something of their own to say. Inclusivity and a sense of community among our staff and customers have never been more important. I am intensely proud to say that the success of Dover Street Market rests entirely on the incredible teamwork of the nearly 300 people who work with us worldwide.
AnOther Magazine asked for lots of anecdotes, so here is one more to end. I’ll never forget the emotionally charged moment when the coverings were removed simultaneously from the Haymarket windows, revealing the ethereal beauty of the massive white spheres behind. There were very few dry eyes among the scores of exhausted staff who witnessed this from the pavement in the early hours of that opening day.
The constantly changing environment and pursuant evolving energy at DSM is primordial to the nature of our attempt to save the concept of the brick-and-mortar store, where people can meet each other and exchange ideas and show their individual vision. I can only end by thanking most sincerely each and every one of our staff and all the partners and co-conspirators we have ever worked with and whomever we will have the pleasure to work with in the future.