For the first time ever Gucci has taken over an entire building for its flagship store in Tokyo’s most exclusive shopping district. The glass tower, eight stories high, is a beacon for fashionistas across the city.
Designed without compromise by Frida Giannini, with a multi dimensional glass façade by James Carpenter, the store gleams with natural light, warmed by rich, natural materials. At night it radiates with a light installation by Shozo Toyohisa.
Ginza, Tokyo
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Gucci Flagship building
A stunning staircase of ribbed glass links the different floors, while
rosewood and glass are used in the luxurious elevator, which features an
inviting mohair bench. In keeping with Tokyo’s
love affair with technology, there’s a video directory and interactive
screens.
This contrasts gorgeously with classic Gucci elements, such as the
Guccisima
leather change trays and the way handbags are presented with a flourish
on
hand-made leather roll out pads.
This is the ultimate flagship store, with its own café and the first ever Gucci Gallery which currently holds an exhibition of 85 years of luxury created by Gucci.
This is the ultimate flagship store, with its own café and the first ever Gucci Gallery which currently holds an exhibition of 85 years of luxury created by Gucci.
