# Distillery-Inspired Skincare Shops The Aesop Nottingham Shop Was Designed by Paris Studio Ciguë By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-07-09 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-nottingham References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/07/07/aesop-nottingham-uk-store-cigue-rough-trade-distillation-apparatus-scent/) The recently opened [Aesop Nottingham boutique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-outlet) is a stunning take on the brand's predictably charming visual branding. Sticking to the [vintage apothecary aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-lab), the boutique also references Nottingham's history of industrial and artistic enterprise. The stylish new shop features a retrofitted distillation apparatus and was designed in a collaboration between Aesop's in-house design team and Paris studio Ciguë, who are also credited with the [Aesop boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-hainan) in Covent Garden and Islington in London and Tiquetonne and Le Marais in Paris. The vintage-inspired distillation equipment at the Aesop Nottingham boutique has been designed to emit gentle notes of Aesop's essential oils. The cult high-end beauty range from Australia is having a massive expansion year, with three planned freestanding locations planned to open in Canada before the end of 2015. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Distillery-inspired Skincare:** Create skincare products and shops that draw inspiration from the industrial and artistic history of a location. - **Vintage-apothecary Aesthetic:** Design boutiques that feature retrofitted distillation apparatus and emit gentle notes of essential oils. - **Expansion of High-end Beauty Range:** Invest in expanding high-end beauty brands with a focus on unique store designs. ### Where This Applies - **Skincare:** Incorporate industrial and artistic elements into skincare product design and store concepts. - **Retail:** Create unique store designs that reflect the history and culture of a location, enhancing the overall shopping experience. - **Beauty:** Invest in high-end beauty brands that offer distinctive store designs and a unique apothecary shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Soap-Adorned London Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-outlet.md) - [Book Pile Retail Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-store-1.md) - [Traditional Pavilion Skincare Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samuso-hyojadong.md) - [Mysterious Perfume Project Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avestan-1.md) - [Boutique-Style Fragrance Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfume-shop-boutique-stores.md) - [70s-Style Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anya-hindmarch-x-boots.md) - [Illuminating Collaborative Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-and-bocci.md) - [Concept Perfume Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfume-library.md) - [Medallion-Detailed Retail Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-store-2.md)