# Art-Inspired Cosmetics Stores The SK-II Artist Series Stores Reimagine an Ingredient Through Art By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-11 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-series-stores References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sk-ii-artist-series-power-of-pitera-300955270.html) & [sk-ii](http://www.sk-ii.com/) SK-II is launching the first SK-II [Artist Series stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-to-the-people-1) in Japan, inviting consumers to see the brand's hero ingredient reinterpreted through the eyes of artists. SK-II's Artist Series ("Art-X") stores are designed to offer a unique perspective on [Pitera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skii-lxp-craftsmanship), the miracle ingredient that got its start in a humble sake brewery. The Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Ikebukuro flagship outlet in Tokyo shows off a design that was influenced by manga and offers a unique way for consumers to immerse themselves in the brand and shop its range of [innovative skincare products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innisfree-store). The SK-II Artist Series Flagship Store is set to open in early December, while the SK-II Artist Series: Power of Pitera has kicked off in November. As part of its work with artists, SK-II is inviting artists around the world to reinterpret the story of Pitera through collage, sculpture, painting, photography and even modern dance. Image Crediy: SK-II ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Art-inspired Retail Stores:** Opportunity to explore how other industries can incorporate art to create a unique shopping experience - **Brand Partnership with Artists:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with artists to create unique marketing campaigns or product designs - **Immersion and Experience-driven Retail:** Opportunity for brands to create a fully immersive shopping experience for customers through art, design, and interactive elements ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Skincare:** Opportunity for beauty and skincare brands to incorporate art into store design and product packaging - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion and apparel brands to partner with artists to create limited edition product collections or in-store displays - **Luxury and Lifestyle:** Opportunity for luxury and lifestyle brands to differentiate themselves by creating immersive and art-inspired retail experiences for customers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Strengthening Luxury Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skii-lxp-craftsmanship.md) - [Playful Artist-Designed Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-isle-adventure.md) - [texturally artistic fashion stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-flagship-stores.md) - [Parisian-Inspired Luxury Skincare Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-dreamlight.md) - [Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-shibuya.md) - [Immersive Multi-Brand Beauty Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-in-the-city.md) - [Illusionary Ice-Hotel Beauty Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-icehotel.md) - [Green Cosmetics Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innisfree-store.md) - [Concept-Driven Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miya-ando-x-saint-laurent.md)