The New Le Labo Store Opens in Kyoto's Machiya Location
Amy Duong — May 7, 2024 — Art & Design
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The latest Le Labo store location opens in Kyoto which honors its roots from 2006 when the brand opened its first retail space in New York City. The aesthetic has intentionally deconstructed elements such as holes in the walls and chipped paint. The Kyoto store location is inspired by the essence of wabi-sabi, which is also where the design concept started from as well. The concept of wabi-sabi is rooted in a philosophical theme that finds beauty in imperfection and honoring natural growth and decay. Le Labo has always been influenced by Japanese culture and embraces handmade products and their natural flaws.
Brand President and Creative Director at Le Labo, Deborah Royer explains, “As eternal students of wabi-sabi, we’re continually guided by the soulful beauty that comes from moving slowly, quieting the noise, accepting what is and allowing space for the unexpected. This intent directs us and shapes the feeling we seek to share through our craft of slow perfumery. Kyoto has long been a source of inspiration, connection, and embodiment of our deepest values. Its lineage of craft and preservation, of time-honored skills, are beacons for how we seek to pay tribute to the language of the senses from a place of greater consciousness.”
Image Credit: Le Labo
Brand President and Creative Director at Le Labo, Deborah Royer explains, “As eternal students of wabi-sabi, we’re continually guided by the soulful beauty that comes from moving slowly, quieting the noise, accepting what is and allowing space for the unexpected. This intent directs us and shapes the feeling we seek to share through our craft of slow perfumery. Kyoto has long been a source of inspiration, connection, and embodiment of our deepest values. Its lineage of craft and preservation, of time-honored skills, are beacons for how we seek to pay tribute to the language of the senses from a place of greater consciousness.”
Image Credit: Le Labo
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