# Permanent Designer Museums The Musée Yves Saint Laurent is Opening in Marrakech By Ell Smith | Published 2017-10-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musee-yves-saint-laurent References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2017/10/31/musee-yves-saint-laurent-opens-in-marrakech-2/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [museeyslmarrakech](https://www.museeyslmarrakech.com/en/) The [Musée Yves Saint Laurent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-art-stores) is finally opening its doors in Marrakech, the city in Morocco that captured the famed designer's heart during his visit in the 1960's. Designed by French architecture firm [Studio KO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-restaurant-interior1), this 4,000 square foot exhibit pays homage to Saint Laurent's iconic works. The facade of the building was complete with a terracotta brick, which offers a rich texture that's intentionally reminiscent of threads of fabric. The interior of the building is filled with 5,000 clothing garments, 15,000 accessories in addition to a variety of sketches and "assorted objects." Aside from the prolific works, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent also offers its guests a library, a bookstore, an auditorium, and a cafe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Permanent Designer Museums:** The trend of permanent designer museums is on the rise, creating opportunities for established designers to showcase their iconic works and provide immersive experiences for fans and enthusiasts. - **Architectural Design for Museums:** The demand for unique and visually striking architectural designs for museums is increasing, presenting opportunities for innovative architecture firms to create immersive spaces that enhance the museum experience. - **Fashion Tourism:** Fashion tourism is a growing trend, with travelers seeking out destinations that offer immersive experiences related to fashion and design, presenting opportunities for cities and countries to attract tourists through designer museums and exhibitions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can benefit from the trend of permanent designer museums by establishing their own museums to showcase their brand history, collection, and design philosophy. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can capitalize on the trend of architectural design for museums by creating innovative and visually striking designs that enhance the museum experience. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can tap into the trend of fashion tourism by offering curated experiences, tours, and packages that cater to fashion enthusiasts and travelers seeking fashion-related experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Parisian Flagship Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-avenue-montaigne.md) - [Floral-Imbued Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent.md) - [Furniture Design Resurrections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-revives.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Contemporary Luxury Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-luxury.md) - [Immersive Luxury Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visionary-journeys.md) - [Major High Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-heart-to-the-hands.md) - [Luxe Concept Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-rive-droite-1.md) - [Luxurious Ephemeral Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sho-shibuya.md)