The world knows GUESS. Today, it is one of the most widely recognizable apparel companies across the globe, with over 1,113 GUESS and GUESS Accessory retail stores worldwide and counting.A company known for innovative style, GUESS continues to dress and accessorize the world with fashion-forward apparel, handbags, watches, shoes and more.“Our global store expansion is possible due to the strength of our brand and our licensee relationships. We have long-term relationships with them because we provide a strong brand, marketing and advertising worldwide, consistent image, clear direction for product, a true global strategy and multiple retail concepts, including GUESS stores, Guess by Marciano stores, accessories-only stores and our G by GUESS stores.” -Paul MarcianoIn 2006, GUESS celebrated its 25th anniversary. It is with the same enthusiasm and passion from the beginning that drives the company forward today. One world. One brand. G BY GUESS WINS "RETAIL STORE OF THE YEAR"Chain Store Age celebrates the winners of its 26th annual design competition, which attracted entries from around the globe. G by GUESS, a new concept form GUESS?, Inc., was honored as the best overall entry, Store of the Year.G by GUESS took top honors in Chain Store Age's Retail Store of the Year design competition. The store in Escondido, Calif., was honored as Store of the Year, and also placed first in the soft lines category (less than 5,000 sq. ft.) and exterior category.G by GUESS is stylish and sexy, with an upbeat, California vibe and a cool, casual atmosphere. The design is in sync with the target audience: fashion-forward, trend-savvy shoppers between 17 and 26.On the exterior, a solid-black oversized door evokes the feel of a nightclub, adding mystique to the interior. It works to entice an audience known for its love of exclusivity.Inside the store, ornamental metal accents, tone-on-tone meshing, shiny finishes and twinkling light fixtures dramatize a dark color palette and continue the element of mystery. Fixtures with rounded edges enhance the lounge-like atmosphere, but with a softness that invites guests to linger.The familiar black-and-white colorscape of the GUESS brand and its Southern California backdrop is portrayed in the form of a floor-to-ceiling wall graphic. It creates a seamless brand wrapper around the store.The fashion quotient is high. Planked wood is used to create a center runway, putting the customers center stage and leading them into the store.The runway element speaks to the target demographic's need and desire to feel special. It converges at the back wall, where changing images are projected behind the wood-wrapped cashwrap.