Church’s Turns a Milanese Home Into an Immersive Spring Summer 2027 Journey Through 150 Years of Shoemaking

An intimate house for a heritage brand Set within the historic Fondazione Adolfo Pini a former private residence and studio turned cultural institution The Residence is conceived as a domestic setting rather than a traditional showroom.

Guests cross from room to room as if exploring a private home, with shoes, objects and materials arranged to feel like part of everyday rituals rather than museum pieces.

This “home” is shaped by materiality, service and tradition: polished wood, soft light, reading nooks, and tables laid with footwear, tools and leather swatches that speak to 150 years of Church’s craftsmanship, from its origins in Northampton to its status today as a global luxury label.

From Courtyard to Chapters Room The journey begins in the Courtyard, welcoming guests into an environment that feels lived‑in and human rather than staged…