ANT/DOTE, a multi-brand boutique for women and men, opened its permanent store in the spring of 2022. ANT/DOTE is a retail destination for designer fashion that aims to broaden the conversation around fashion.
The store was founded by Lauren Amos, the owner of Wish ATL and an Atlanta native. ANT/DOTE is the exclusive Atlanta stockist of many brands, including but not limited to Comme des Garcons, Craig Green, GUIDI, Hyke (US exclusive), Jil Sander, Junya Watanabe, MUGLER, Noir by Kei Ninomiya, Paco Rabanne, Undercover, and Y/Project. Beyond its design-driven fashion assortment, the shop offers accessories, jewelry, fragrances, and skincare.
ANT/DOTE occupies a stand-alone building in West Midtown that was built in 1950 and is a very late example of Art Deco style. The building was originally used as a Kodak lab for secret government projects. The interior was completely redesigned into a modern, transporting space that allows customers to be fully immersed in ANT/DOTE’s universe. The shop was designed by American architect Chris Benfield of Benfield Partners, who has previously designed North American stores for Dior Homme, Rick Owens, and Balenciaga. The boutique features a statement-making monochromatic facade that was hand-applied over the building’s original red brick. Inside, hand-poured terrazzo floors and hand-applied plaster walls provide juxtaposition between the interior and the clothing, creating a distinctive space for visitors to explore. A massive marble cash wrap unifies the space that is framed by custom-designed fixtures. A lower level accessories room, flanked by a VIP lounge, features fluid curves and a natural color palette.