ALEXANDER McQUEEN | Accessories Store Opens at Roppongi Hills
ALEXANDER McQUEEN
Accessories Store Opens at Roppongi Hills
The first-ever Alexander McQueen freestanding accessories store, focusing on leather goods, opened on Thursday, April 4th, on the second floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower's West Walk.
Text by YUZU KUROMIYA
Expressing "McQueen" Throughout
Designed by Alexander McQueen's Creative Director Sarah Burton in collaboration with David Collins Studio, the new store offers a diverse range of accessories, including leather goods like bags and shoes, as well as scarves that symbolize the brand.
The interior reflects the spirit of McQueen's archive showpieces, such as the "Armadillo" shoes, through custom-made furniture and every detail of the decor, allowing visitors to feel the brand's signature aesthetic everywhere. The flooring is made of marble that has been crushed and reconstructed. The walls are clad in polished brass and vertically grooved white wood, with plaster panels custom-made with elements like feathers, shells, cactus flowers, seahorse tails, and intertwined leaves, creating a "rough luxury" feel. Fixtures adorned with gazelle and monster feet, brass monkey chains, and rose-pink chandeliers—the meticulously crafted interior, while seemingly balanced, exudes a subtly disruptive atmosphere.
Creative Director Sarah Burton commented, "Sometimes you think you know something from afar, but when you look closely, you discover something new. That's the essence of McQueen. For us, it's important that each item displayed in the store feels like a treasure."
David Collins, who collaborated with Sarah Burton on the interior design, shared, "Ideas like creating dresses from razor clam shells or bundles of corn, manipulating nature to create ornaments—that's precisely the McQueen perspective. We were conscious of eroticism and sexuality, exaggerating everything with a slight twist."
Upon entering, you are instantly transported into the world of Alexander McQueen. This new store is poised to become a favorite destination, not just for fans, but for anyone seeking a unique experience.
Alexander McQueen Roppongi Hills Store
6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower West Walk, 2nd Floor
Tel. 03-3470-6221
