Zara is marking its 50th anniversary with a tribute to where it all began—its original store in A Coruña, Spain. First opened on May 10, 1975, the shop on Calle Juan Flórez has been completely redesigned by Zara’s in-house architects to honour the brand’s legacy while looking to the future.
The 3,780-square-foot space has been transformed into an immersive retail experience, combining local architectural elements with modern fashion storytelling.
The design takes inspiration from A Coruña’s signature “galerías”-the white, glass-enclosed balconies that line the city’s seafront. Inside, you’ll find Galician granite, rustic oak floors, and cosy seating areas. These elements reflect the character and atmosphere of the coastal city.
Beyond fashion, the revamped store includes a café and a boutique lounge. Here, guests can browse an extensive library of magazines from May 1975 to the present, offering a fascinating journey through five decades of fashion, art, and culture.
To celebrate the anniversary, the store offers a range of limited-edition items, including a T-shirt listing the 50 models featured in a new film by renowned photographer Steven Meisel.
There’s also a 100-piece capsule collection inspired by the film, which channels classic tuxedo tailoring with lace, satin, and mesh in a monochrome palette. The collection spans dresses, leather trousers, suits, shoes, and accessories, each reflecting Zara’s signature style.
The store also features several commemorative elements. A scroll-like display traces Zara’s journey from a single shop in Spain to a global fashion powerhouse with over 2,000 stores and EUR 28 billion in annual revenue. An interactive screen lets visitors explore the company’s international growth over the last five decades.
Throughout the year, the Juan Flórez store will serve not just as a celebration of Zara’s legacy but also as a tribute to the city’s rich architectural heritage and cultural history.
