On the 22nd of November 2010, Dior’s flagship fine Jewellery Boutique at 8, place Vendôme, first opened in november 2001, now opens its doors for the second time to unveil its new interior design.The american architect Peter Marino was commissioned by the house of Dior and charged with the task of recreating the space.

Dior boutique, 8, Place Vendôme © Dior

The new space is organized in a succession of small private salons designed around a luminous atrium extending over two levels. Inspired by the house of Dior’s town mansion at 30, avenue Montaigne in Paris, the space highlights French 18th century codes as well as those of the brand:

The floor in Tavel stone and black marble cabochon

The oak parquet in chevron pattern point de Hongrie

The walls refurbished with moulded panels or covered in pleated fabric

A balustrade and railings in the style of Jules Hardouin-Mansart, architect of the Place Vendôme

Dior grey in an infinite range of tones and materials

The medallion chair upholstered in silk, velvet or leather

Aquarius, Monsieur Dior’s astrological sign, designed in a constellation of lights on the ceiling

Dior boutique, 8, Place Vendôme © Dior

Art and artisan crafts, so dear to christian Dior, also have a strong presence:

A painting by Damien Hirst, “Judas the Disciple” (LVMH collection)

A painting by Martin Kline, “Temperamental and Tempest”

A monumental chandelier by Lee Bul (LVMH collection)

A table-sculpture by Philippe Hiquily

A table by Alasdair Cooke

Side tables by Juan and Paloma Garrido

Lamps and stools by Laurent Chauvat

Lamps and mirror by Véronique Rivemale

Stools by Alexandre Logé

A silver vase by Ndidi Ekubia