Golden Goose Turns Its Istanbul HAUS Into an Art and Co-Creation Venue

The artists’ work combines Venetian references and Anatolian motifs, using leather as a canvas for the first time, according to Golden Goose’s event announcement. During the fair, carved leather elements are being translated into one-of-a-kind sneakers, clothing and accessories.

Visitors can also encounter the evolving installation and participate in arts-and-crafts programming at the Tersane district venue. A Store Designed for Cultural Programming HAUS Istanbul was unveiled in May as more than a conventional store.

Golden Goose described it as a platform for artistic exploration, with work by local and international artists integrated into the retail space. The original shipyard structure at its center reflects the site’s waterfront setting and the brand’s Venice-to-Istanbul creative narrative.

The Contemporary Istanbul activation puts that positioning to work. Instead of displaying art separately from merchandise, Golden Goose is making the creative process part of the customer experience and offering products derived from the installation during the event.