Ray-Ban  is pushing beyond traditional retail with the opening of Ray-Ban House in New York, a two-story experiential concept in SoHo that reframes retail as a cultural and social destination. Located at 62 Prince Street, the approximately 220-square-meter town house blends retail, hospitality and programming into what the brand describes as an “urban home.” Designed by parent company EssilorLuxottica ’s in-house team, the space expands on conventional merchandising in favor of a more immersive environment, where eyewear is displayed alongside books, vinyl and collected ephemeral objects. Jennie Kim at Ray-Ban House’s Met Gala after party. Madison Voelkel/BFA.com Debuted as one of the after-party destinations tied to the 2026 Met Gala, the space hosted a performance by Oscar and the Wolf, where global ambassador Jennie joined a cross-section of guests including Ella Emhoff, Ellen von Unwerth and Isan Elba.…