Japanese architect and writer Kengo Kuma, whose awards include Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in France, has designed the boutique for Chinese brand Shang Xia. The Hermès subsidiary, located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, designs luxury clothing, furniture and other decorative objects. decoration featuring elegant, uncluttered Chinese craftsmanship.
The artist's inspirations abound in the rue de Sèvres boutique. First of all, its transparency and clarity, characteristic of Japanese architecture, are seductive; then, white, raw wood and immaculate light become predominant. As you step through the doorway, the place is like a bird's nest in which creations are delicately displayed. The wall coverings, meanwhile, evoke the art of Japanese weaving, kumihimo.
Shang Xia's setting is a haven of peace and harmony right in the heart of the Parisian hustle and bustle.
Flora Di Carlo