# Ceramic Art Installations Acne Studios x Apollinaria Broche Celebrates the Aoyama Flagship By Amy Duong | Published 2026-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-apollinaria-broche References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/acnestudios/)  [Acne Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-flagship-stores) marks the first anniversary of its Aoyama flagship in Tokyo with a new collaboration featuring French-Russian artist Apollinaria Broche. The celebration transforms the store through a series of whimsical ceramic installations, including nine [large-scale rooftop sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idols-of-smoke) and smaller works displayed throughout the interior. Inspired by antique figurines, the collection introduces original characters such as Suisui the three-legged horse, Emru the rabbit, Daisy the cat, and Bimbi the deer, bringing playful handcrafted elements into the [minimalist retail environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-flagship-redesign). The anniversary also includes an exclusive three-piece capsule of graphic T-shirts available only at the Aoyama location. Featuring illustrations of Bimbi, Suisui, and a hedgehog character, the collection extends Broche's sculptural universe into wearable pieces. The collaboration builds on the artist's previous projects with Acne Studios, including the Fall/Winter 2021 ceramic collection and the 2023 Lunar New Year release. Image Credit: Acne Studios ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Retail Installations:** Playful ceramic characters inside minimalist stores create memorable destination experiences that blur shopping, art viewing, and brand storytelling. - **Artist-led Capsule Drops:** Limited apparel tied to site-specific creative collaborations gives consumers collectible access to an artist’s world while reinforcing flagship exclusivity. - **Handcrafted Brand Worlds:** Ceramic sculptures and illustrated mascots introduce tactile, narrative-rich identities that differentiate luxury retail from digitally saturated brand environments. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** High-end labels can deepen cultural relevance by embedding fine art partnerships into flagship spaces and limited product releases. - **Retail Design:** Immersive installations offer new ways for store environments to become experiential landmarks rather than purely transactional interiors. - **Contemporary Art:** Collaborations with fashion brands expand how sculptural practices reach broader audiences through commercial spaces, collectibles, and wearable formats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Store Soap Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-sculptures.md) - [Personalized Longevity Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-longevity.md) - [Vampirecore Nail Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampiric-feast-halloween-gift-box.md) - [Floral EVA Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohana-hatake-fullbloom.md) - [Bright Floating Textile Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-house.md) - [Collectible Non-Alcoholic Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-kingston-golden-pils.md) - [Licensed Summerween Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-time-terrifier-collection.md)