Ismath Lauriano

Tibi Concept Store

Personal project · founded and run in Cotonou@tibiconceptstore

Tibi is a concept store, a café and a cultural space in Cotonou, Benin. It brings together a curated selection of African creative brands — fashion, objects, design — alongside cultural programming. A meeting point between brands, creators, press and local audiences.

Launch pop-up in December 2025 — 34 days open.

25brands brought together
34days open
800+visitors welcomed
1,300+organic followers
Countries represented
  • Benin
  • Nigeria
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Togo
  • Senegal
Tibi Concept Store
Tibi Concept Store
Tibi Concept Store
Tibi Concept Store

Opening event

Full concept and production: programming, press and influencer invitations, scenography, VIP reception, vendor coordination.

End-to-end scope

  • Positioning and editorial line.
  • Curation of the fashion and object selection.
  • Sourcing, negotiating and onboarding brands.
  • Scenography and fit-out of the space.
  • Art direction, visual identity and applications.
  • Communication strategy and community management.
  • Press relations and organic influence.
  • Event programming across the pop-up run.
  • Recruiting, training and managing the team.
  • Daily operations, till and stock.