# Chevron-Covered Facades This New L'ecrin Store by Hiroshi Nakamura Resembles a Glass Jewelry Box By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-jewelry-box References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/02/24/hiroshi-nakamura-nap-tokyo-handbag-store-glass-chevron-pattern/) & [nakam.info](http://www.nakam.info/en/) Japanese architect Hiroshi Nakamura and his studio recently completed renovations on the L'ecrin boutique in Tokyo that resembles a glass jewelry box, which is fitting given the brand's namesake is French for jewel box. The shop, located in Tokyo's Nishi-Azabu ward, sparkles when light hits the chevron-covered glass facade, making it an eye-catching addition to the block. The glass facade was created by making chevron-shaped imprints and was inspired by in the inside of an [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maroquinerie-de-louviers) bag. The [glass jewelry box boutique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-jeweler) will continue to specialize in accessories, with the wall of Hermes Birkin bags clearly on display through the metallic imprinted windows. This retail concept is a design that feels as exclusive as the handbags, almost giving off the appearance of a museum, which solidifies it as a [luxury consumer experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-luxury). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chevron-covered Facades:** Innovative use of chevron-shaped imprints creates a striking and unique visual effect on building facades. - **Glass Jewelry Box Boutiques:** The use of glass facades and minimalist design provides a luxurious and exclusive retail experience. - **Metallic-imprinted Windows:** Incorporating metallic imprints on storefront windows can create a high-end and visually captivating display that draws in customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion retailers can consider incorporating innovative and eye-catching storefront designs in order to create a unique retail experience for customers. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can invest in building designs that incorporate modern and visually distinct storefronts in order to attract tenants and increase retail value. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore new and innovative ways to use building materials and designs to create visually striking storefronts that enhance the overall aesthetic of a building. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evocative Mid-Century Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis.md) - [Glass Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2.md) - [Rippled Facade Luxe Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-store-2.md) - [Curved Glass Veiled Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-store.md) - [Glass Facade Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-quest.md) - [Recycled Glass Retail Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgari-shanghai.md) - [Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenzo-dubai.md) - [Luxury Jewelry Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelry-concept-store.md) - [Pink-Tinged Modern Jewelry Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-words-project.md)