The Original Store gets ‘future retro’ makeover

Inspired by retro vibes of Western department stores from the 70s to 90s, illustrator Apassorn Chiravara, aka Beebs.penthouse, transformed Central: The Original Store on Charoen Krung Road into a department store filled with the spirit of celebration for “Central: The Original Store On Holiday 2024 Claus & Co”.

From now until Jan 7, all five levels of the Central: The Original Store have been decorated with the characters of Santa Claus and his companions, accompanied by retro-mixed modern graphic designs, patterns and fonts.

Apassorn, well known for her “future retro” style, applied her unique approach to complement “Central: The Original Store On Holiday 2024 Claus & Co”.

“The characters in this project draw inspiration from past cartoon characters, but with surreal appearances. Some characters have thin arms and legs which would make it impossible for them to stand…