# Glamorous Minimal Boutiques The Revamped Paris Saint Laurent Store is Opulent Minimalism By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-store References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/04/25/saint-laurent-store-by-hedi-slimane-paris-france/) & [superfuture](http://superfuture.com/supernews/paris-saint-laurent-store-renewal) The [Saint Laurent Store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024) in Paris recently received a makeover by the one and only Hedi Slimane. The renewed Saint Laurent store boasts an [opulent brand of minimalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-environment) that has turned the womenswear boutique into something more along the lines of a [pristine fine art gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proenza-schouler1) or presidential penthouse. The opening of the new Saint Laurent Store in Paris is the latest in a long list of changes made by current creative director of the brand Hedi Slimane, who also pioneered the dropping of "Yves" from the name of the ready-to-wear line. The newly envisioned Saint Laurent Store in Paris boasts marble flooring and walls, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, a mixture of understated furniture and a selection of African sculptures displayed prominently on wooden pillars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Opulent Minimalism:** The trend of opulent minimalism is becoming increasingly popular in luxury boutiques, creating opportunities for designers to merge simplicity with sophistication. - **Boutique Redesign:** The redesign of luxury boutiques, like the Saint Laurent Store in Paris, is becoming more common as brands look to enhance the customer experience and attract high-end shoppers with unique and unforgettable design. - **Fine Art-inspired Retail:** The emergence of fine-art inspired retail spaces, where high-end brands create a gallery-like experience, offers opportunities for luxury brands to showcase products in a new and unique way. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion & Luxury:** The fashion and luxury industry can take advantage of the trend towards opulent minimalism by creating high-end minimalist designs that still feel luxurious and decadent. - **Interior Design:** As luxury boutiques become increasingly designed with a fine art-inspired eye, the interior design industry can look towards opportunities to create minimalist and high-end designs for retail spaces. - **Art & Sculpture:** Sculptures and fine art pieces, like African sculptures prominently featured in the Saint Laurent Store in Paris, may see more collaboration and use in high-end retail spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Luxe Concept Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-rive-droite-1.md) - [French Modernism Luxe Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celine-store-2.md) - [Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celine-miami.md) - [Minimally Designed Store Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfportrait-store.md) - [Refined Modern Boutique Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-boutique.md) - [Minimally Designed Fashion Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-store.md) - [Curated Intimate Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaa-flagship-store.md) - [Elegantly Minimalist Retail Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-environment.md)