The 10 most stunning luxury stores in the world From Prada Marfa to the island of Louis Vuitton, there is a strong connection between fashion and architecture

Fashion is like architecture, it is a matter of proportions. 

Said Coco Chanel. The link between fashion and architecture has always been very intense, as the collaborations between the brands and some famous architects have shown in the past few years: just think of the Whitney Bag, the bag designed by Renzo Piano in collaboration with Max Mara, but above all the collection of objects for the house designed by Virgil Abloh for IKEA. Lately, this exchange has become even more acute since the architects became archistars. For this reason, many fashion houses have called several famous designers to design their luxury stores. The result? A series of boutiques around the world that look like art installations.

nss magazine has selected the 10 most beautiful luxury stores in the world created in collaboration between fashion brands and famous architects. 

Louis Vuitton
Ginza, Tokyo (Japan)

The history of Louis Vuitton is full of shops by the sea: just think of the collections inspired by the boutiques of the most famous Italian seaside resorts, from Porto Cervo to Capri, Portofino and Forte dei Marmi, which for years now have inspired ad hoc versions of the more iconic bags from the Maison. But for the store in Singapore, the brand has surpassed itself and designed the first store on the sea. The boutique stands on an artificial island of glass and steel and represents one of the two autonomous pavilions designed by architect Moshe Safdie as part of the global development of the integrated Marina Bay Sands resort. The nautical-inspired interiors remind of a luxury yacht, while from the second floor you can access an outdoor terrace, with a splendid panoramic view of the bay.

Louis Vuitton Island Maison, 2 Bayfront Avenue B2 Shop 36, Singapore 018972
Architect: Moshe Safdie, Safdie Architects