[Ô by L'OFFICIEL 2023] The Body of Art

We’re excited to have L’Officiel with us this week for their exhibition 'The Body of Art', a place that consistently honors the power of the human form, leaving an indelible mark in both art and fashion. From impressive sculptural forms to meticulously crafted designs, this exhibition weaves a captivating narrative, seamlessly merging the realms of fashion, technology, and art.

Get ready to immerse yourself in an enchanting experience that awaits your presence.

📍OPENING HOURS: 10 AM - 8 PM | 08 - 11.12.2023
📍LOCATION: Union Square Building - 53 Lê Thánh Tôn, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Saint Laurent
Spring Summer 23
by Anthony Vaccarello

From the moment Yves Saint Laurent discovered Marrakech in 1966, the city became the designer’s intimate refuge, where he enjoyed a calmer, easier rhythm of life in contrast to his busy Parisian work schedule.

The eminent personal significance of Marrakech for the house founder is the evocative backdrop for Anthony Vaccarello’s thoroughly forward-looking Men’s Spring Summer 2023 collection for Saint Laurent. If there ever was a line between what constitutes a ‘masculine’ wardrobe and what makes clothes ‘feminine,’ it elegantly dissolves here.

The tuxedo, perhaps the most seminal element of the Saint Laurent vocabulary, once again gets reinterpreted, refined and imbued with possibility, a continuation of the variations Vaccarello explored in the brand’s Autumn Winter 2022 collection for women. Exciting choices encompass new collar and shoulder solutions, single and double-breasted options, as well as a debonair yet modern cream iteration of the tuxedo in lightweight silk faille.

A predominant high waist and wide leg create an elongated shape occasionally interrupted with narrow or boxy accents. The silhouettes are globally more relaxed, reflecting an ease of life typical of Marrakech. Outer pieces are looser, fluid, less constructed: gathered satin coats envelop the body almost to the ground while tailored jackets have a graphic sharpness. Grain de poudre, a finely tactile wool fabric with a long association at the house – Yves Saint Laurent loved using it – makes a strong showing, recurring in multiple looks.

The show’s setting honors the majestic beauty of Morocco : inspired by Paul Bowles’ 1949 novel The Sheltering Sky, Vaccarello, in collaboration with the London-based artist and stage designer Es Devlin, conceived an awe-inspiring set in the middle of Agafay desert – a ring-shaped luminous oasis amid the vast, arid unknown. Hope and mystery juxtaposed as a metaphor for life’s fascinating complexity.

In Bowles’ timeless words :

“We think of life as an inexhaustible well. Yet everything happens a certain number of times, and a very small number, really. How many more times will you remember a certain afternoon of your childhood, some afternoon that’s so deeply a part of your being that you can’t even conceive of your life without it? Perhaps four or five times more. Perhaps not even. How many more times will you watch the full moon rise? Perhaps twenty. And yet it all seems limitless.”

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New Dior store at Union Square Saigon

 

Dior Debuts A New Store At Union Square, Saigon’s Premier Shopping Destination

 

With a spacious layout elaborately designed to encapsulate the luxury brand’s spirit, Dior at Union Square,  a new store in the heart of Saigon guarantees a unique experience for fashionistas from around the world.

Preserving the essence of the French Maison of Sir Christian Dior and his passion for art, the store’s creative interior designs, and decor reflect the brand’s audacious and quintessential identity. The store illuminates a radiant atmosphere with white and gold decor and a soft color palette highlighting the interior walls. Additionally, the interior of Dior is decorated with the original artworks from the prominent Negropontes Gallery in Paris accompanied by luxurious furniture brands like Agapecasa, Domeau Peres, Da le Espada, Massproduction, and Armenio. 

From the elite interior decor and architectural designs to the unique experience that the store has to offer, Dior at Union Square truly embodies the essence of the luxury brand by optimizing the use of space, allowing customers to flow freely to and from every corner of the store.

While the women’s section of the store is interspersed with a white, gold, and beige palette and a display area with ready-to-wear women’s designs, the men’s section is carefully curated with blue tones and gentle beige, emphasizing the masculine elegance of the men’s collection.

In addition to that, the space between the men’s and women’s sections is carefully crafted to include alternating displays of jewelry, accessories, shoes, and handbags, creating an all-encompassing shopping experience for Dior customers. 

But that’s not even the best part. 

Dior at Union Square offers a unique, VIP experience with unlimited customizations on a variety of products including the Dior Book Tote bag, the Saddle bag, shoes, and accessories, enabling customers to personalize their favorite items. This premier service integrates modern technology with the brand’s ability to improvise masterful designs in order to create the best product for its customers. Dior also includes an exclusive lounging area alongside the fitting rooms to enhance the shopping experience of Dior’s VIP customers. 

Being a local trendsetter or an international fashionmonger, you’re no stranger to Dior’s renowned Haute Couture. With every new store, Dior continues to empower women to rediscover joy, elegance, and beauty by revolutionizing the conventions of elegance and femininity. But the French Maison does not only create fashion, it creates an all-inclusive experience, from the architectural structures and interior design that customers see when they first enter the store to each clothing item that is worn. No matter where you are from or where you are heading, Dior will inspire you to embrace your extraordinary individuality. And now, you can get the full VIP experience at Dior Union Square.