Jean-Paul Gaultier's space
"This is space! It's another world!" exclaimed Jean-Paul Gaultier at the opening of his new space-themed boutique in Ginza, Tokyo, in December. In extremely high spirits and sporting a space suit complete with helmet, the designer was greeting friends and press at the boutique's reception. It was a fun way to roll out the new store, which has a flashy interior created by French designer Philippe Starck. The new look will next be replicated in all other Gaultier stores worldwide.
Both floors of the store have been designed around an outer space theme. The walls glow neon blue and white and the first floor has a round ceiling that represents Earth, while visitors find themselves standing on the sky. The second floor has the Earth beneath the feet and stars glowing overhead. Futuristic round display tables are scattered throughout the store, and they each have a ripple-like ring design emanating from where they meet the floor. "Those are inspired by raked Japanese Zen rock gardens, actually," explained Gaultier.