Balenciaga Opens Flagship Store at Shanghai’s Xintiandi Taikoo Hui

On December 12, Balenciaga unveiled its largest store in China at the Xintiandi Taikoo Hui in Shanghai. Situated in the prestigious luxury retail area on West Nanjing Road, the flagship store covers 940 square meters.

The store’s design takes inspiration from Balenciaga's original architectural style, blending rare industrial elements with a contemporary luxury shopping experience.

The exterior features a curved façade made of large dark smoky glass panels, with transparent windows allowing passersby a glimpse of the interior's materials. Inside, the design emphasizes the raw architectural style, with weathered surfaces and exposed structural elements like high ceilings and steel beams. The store’s spacious layout is divided into sections for ready-to-wear, bags, and footwear, with massive glass walls held up by steel frames and clothing racks creating distinct zones, offering an airy and light-filled environment.

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