Top 8 Minimalist Design Shops In London
By Something CuratedAcne
Acne was founded by four creatives from different artistic and cultural backgrounds in Stockholm back in 1996, the label was founded following two main rules: flexibility and dynamism. And judging by their store in South Kensington you can tell that they have kept with the theme throughout. Raw, perforated aluminium walls and display cabinets are offset by plush carpeting, with the mini terrazzo stairwells mediating between the space between hard and soft.
Christopher Kane
The store is designed by John Pawson, unlike his signature architectural work, this store is an environment with an emotional dimension, where the focus is on the clothes and on the people connected with the clothes. The juxtaposition of the classic and experimental with a use of both natural and synthetic materials creates a strong ambiance in the store.
Victoria Beckham
The Mayfair flagship store brings all of VB lines together on gilded chains and large screen streams of the show. The store was designed by an architect Farshid Moussavi in a very modern manner, and by the request of VB there was a whole drilled through all 3 floors so that one can stand on top floor and observe the ground floor. As well as being very modern by getting rid of all the traditional payment methods and using iPads instead, the store is also very spacious “There’s plenty of room if somebody’s got a child with them – a child can wait. There is lots of hanging space, space where they can put their bags down.”
Dover Street Market
Dover Street Market which was established by Comme des Garçons bosses Adrian Joffe and Rei Kawakubo ten years ago as a multi-storey space known for its innovative mix of labels and conceptual pieces. The design of the store changes accordingly as the new collections come in. Dover Street Market works with established brands including showing Nicolas Ghesquière’s debut collection for Louis Vuitton. The store is also known for displaying uprising talents like Craig Green’s award-winning Spring/Summer 2015 menswear collection. The store has also expanded from its London origin to streets of New York City, Tokyo, and Beijing.
Dover Street Market, Dover St.
Balmain
A new flagship store of Balmain on South Audley Street has been designed by an architect Joseph Dirand in a French house aesthetics. The space combines Olivier Roustieng’s signature French glamour with the classic English motives. “The new 200sq m boutique has been created as a unique elegant London pied-à-terre that channels the classically sober English style, it is Balmain’s second home.”
Saint Laurent
The Saint Laurent flagship store on Sloane Street is designed under creative direction of Hedi Slimane. The space is based on a French modernist movement through the eyes of a minimalist. The store consists of raw concrete, marble and mirrors which are pleased around the store creating a feeling of contemporary luxury.
Céline
The new flagship store on Mount Street was designed by Phoebe Philo with the Céline team in a very “raw” and “natural” style. The store includes crafted materials such as the marble floor by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola and objects, such as cast-iron door handles and day bed, where specially commissioned for the store by Danish artist Thomas Poulsen.
Issey Miyake
Issey Miyake flagship store in London was designed by Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka. The design strongly represents the brand signature by bringing geometry and texture together. The clothes is presented on bright blue modern panels while the most of the store facade has been striped down to expose the raw surface. The space’s furniture is also designed by Yoshioka, and includes pieces by Desalto.
Balenciaga
The chic flagship store of Balenciaga on Mount Street perfectly reflects the sleekness and elegance of the brand. All the lines are presented on railings which create interesting geometrical shapes as you move through the store. The space combines the use of different materials such as metal and wood which accent and emphasise the beautiful display.
Balenciaga, Mount St.