Saint Laurent's new Paris flagship is an exercise in true luxury

Saint Laurent's newly inaugurated global flagship store on Paris' infamous Champs-Élysées exemplifies the epitome of pared-back luxury. Unveiled in December 2023 following an extensive renovation, the boutique encapsulates expansive spaces with a minimalist aesthetic, employing refined materials like concrete, stone, and wood. This transformation was a deliberate choice by Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello, known for his penchant for enduring design, as evidenced by the selection of sofas and chairs from American modernists Donald Judd and Rudolph Schindler.