Style Edit: Unveiling Hermès’ expanded store in Causeway Bay – a blend of Parisian craftsmanship and Hong Kong’s vibrant energy
- The newly expanded outlet features works by artists Ryu Mitarai, François Houtin, Alfred de Dreux and photographer John Reardon in its decor
One of Hong Kong’s most highly anticipated openings this summer was the unveiling of Hermès newly expanded store in Lee Gardens, in the heart of Causeway Bay, one of the city’s most bustling shopping districts.
Envisioned by Parisian architecture agency RDAI, the store’s design draws inspiration from the nearby natural landscape, with each floor commemorating a unique facet of the region. Spanning three spacious floors, the exquisite boutique also invites visitors to explore the diversity of the house’s 16 métiers, which embody its unbridled creativity and exceptional artisanal know-how.
Visitors will be drawn to the store’s exterior stone facade, which undulates like long aerial roots, and features organic curves and ridges inspired by Hong Kong’s masonry wall trees. This dramatic motif continues on the boutique’s internal facade, cloaked in shimmering metallic panels. Three unique windows display Being Alive, a specially commissioned and striking triptych interpretation of horses in motion by Japanese artist Ryu Mitarai, a tribute to the house’s most emblematic symbol.
The ground floor space is softly lit by Grecques lights and features Hermès’ emblematic Faubourg mosaic evoking the city’s sand and waves, and guides guests through its women’s and men’s silk and fashion jewellery collections. The perfume and beauty area is separated by a stunning lacquered and engraved wall which is inspired by the ancient rocks and wild coasts of Hong Kong’s Geopark.
The lower floor pays homage to the thriving jungle and dynamic metropolis that is Hong Kong and houses the men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and shoe wear collections, equestrian goods and homewares, alongside two private rooms for a more intimate shopping experience.
