Hermes gave shape to a 40-year-long wish. The first store in Japan, located in Marunouchi, Tokyo, has been reborn.

The street casual trend continues in the fashion world. Speaking of a maison that has always maintained its own stance, while staying out of touch with such a sceneHermès.It is.

Once again, when we consider its appeal, the key is a universal design that is timeless. This is not a common basic, but a creation based on the Maison's tradition. Whether it is the "Carré" scarf or the "Chêne d'Angkle" bracelet, there is an unadorned beauty that makes you want to use it even 10 or 20 years later. They have a special presence that gently accompanies the wearer forever. Hermes may be the destination for adults who have enjoyed fashion to the fullest.

Introduced here is the Marunouchi branch, which was renovated on August 8.

When you think of Hermes, the Ginza store first comes to mind, but the Marunouchi store was actually the first store in Japan, opened in 1979 and relocated to this location in 2004.

The focus for the rebirth of such a venerable store was Japanese tradition.

The restaurant, flooded with natural light, consists of two floors. The first thing that catches the eye at the entrance is the mosaic covering the floor. The first floor features the "Carré" lineup, accessories such as ties and bags, and the home collection. The first floor features the "Carré" lineup, accessories such as ties and bags, and home collection. The jewelry space on the far left side of the store features a luxurious Nishijin brocade on the wall.

The entrance is decorated with tiles. The work of Hiroshi Sugimoto, one of Japan's leading photographers, is also casually displayed.

Space for home collection on the first floor. Behind this is the jewelry corner using "Nishijin brocade".

In addition, the wall of the staircase leading from the first to the second floor was plastered by a plasterer. The wave pattern, reminiscent of a Zen temple garden, is an artistic finish.

Salon space on the first floor. The wall of the staircase was designed by a plasterer.

The second floor is lined with men's and women's clothing and shoes. The partition in the center, made of handmade Japanese paper, is movable and can be used to change the layout of the space. A closer look reveals that the floor is made of bamboo, which adds to the warm atmosphere of the store.

The men's section is spread out on the second floor.

Women's section at the back of the second floor. Movable partitions made of handmade washi paper accentuate the design.

The first and second floors are equipped with salon space for relaxed shopping. The salon is furnished with leather sofas and Shigaraki porcelain-topped tables on rugs inspired by moss, wood, and stone walls.

RDAI" in Paris was in charge of the bold space design that incorporates traditional Japanese beauty. RDAI is an architectural design firm that has worked on numerous Hermes stores.

Marunouchi Naka-dori Avenue has been on the rise in recent years with the opening of many well-known brands. Hermès' street-level store has also been transformed into a special space. A visit to this store conveys well Hermès' 40-year-long passion for Japan.

Currently, the show window is decorated with the work "Rainbow Horse" by "Trough Architectural Design Office.

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