ODEUM has opened at 9 Railroad Avenue, offering a multi-layered retail experience in East Hampton. Designed as a showcase of global design, the store encourages visitors to explore the unique and atmospherically rich spaces.
Designed by United Nomads, the creative team behind Scorpios Bazaars in Mykonos and Bodrum, ODEUM combines modern luxury with artisanal craftsmanship. Offering over 70 brands, the store spans women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry, beauty, collectible objects, furniture, and art.
We spoke with founder Artem del Castillo to learn more.
Tell us about the store’s concept for refined retail theatre, and how each room in the store brings this concept to life.
ODEUM was never meant to be just a store. It’s a form of theatre, where every detail, from the scent in the air to the way a dress catches the light, is choreographed. We thought of it spatially, like a gallery or stage set, where each area shifts mood and tempo. One moment, you’re surrounded by silk gowns and sculptural ceramics, the next, you’re in a hushed cocoon of artisanal textures and handwoven garments. Nothing is static. The space guides you through a story.
What inspired you to bring the Scorpios Bazaar ethos from Mykonos and Bodrum to East Hampton?
The Bazaar has always been about ritual, rhythm, and beauty in motion. We wanted to take that same energy, rooted in craftsmanship and community, and reframe it for the Hamptons. There’s a kind of mirrored intensity between the Mediterranean and Montauk: the light, the rhythm of summer, the creative crowd. East Hampton gave us the opportunity to create a sanctuary that feels both intimate and international, grounded in design but open to experience.
How do you select the designers, such as Taller Marmo, Maticevski, and Caravana?
Intuition first. Then construction. Then story. We look for designers who build emotion into their garments — people who understand cut, materiality, and atmosphere. Taller Marmo’s silk capes feel cinematic. Maticevski works like an architect. Caravana brings in the raw, sensual energy of ritual dressing. Everything we bring in has to live well in the space. It’s a dialogue.
What balance do you aim for between established and emerging designers in your selection?
The tension between the known and the next is what keeps it interesting. Established designers give us structure – pieces that are confident and commanding. But it’s the emerging voices that keep the space alive. We look for makers and brands that haven’t been overexposed, that still have something to say. The goal is to create an edit that feels unexpected but precise.
Is the store involved in any East End community initiatives?
Yes, and that’s important to us. We’ve partnered with local artisans, floral studios, and ceramicists to activate the space beyond fashion. We will host intimate gatherings: talks, readings, live design sessions. It’s about creating a two-way street between the global brands we carry and the local energy that surrounds us. ODEUM is a platform — for beauty, but also for dialogue.
