Hermes recently announced the opening of a new home on Gansevoort Street, crossing the line into New York’s Meatpacking District. Located a stone’s throw from the Highline, this Hermes flagship store reflects upon the company’s dynamic retail development with an unwavering confidence in the U.S. market, as per an official release.  Drawing inspiration from the neighborhood’s industrial heritage, the landmark building features restored ironwork and a yellow brick facade, creating a dialog with the district’s cobblestone streets. The contemporary boutique encompasses a retail area of 5,330 ft² over two floors, according to the release.“Upon entering the space, visitors will be greeted by the quintessential ex-libris tile mosaic in earthy toffee browns from the original Hermes store at 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris. The silver-gray cherry wood used on the walls and for the furniture is sandblasted to give an industrial feel appropriate to the neighborhood, with a finish as smooth as the camel-colored leather and bronze metal with which it is paired,” says the release.   When one is at the back of the store’s first floor, a sweeping staircase animated with carres leads one from the silks, ties, leather goods, fashion accessories, and perfumes to the second floor. Here, they will discover the men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, jewelry, watches, objects for the home, and shoes, lit in entirety by an existing skylight inviting a cascade of natural light. Along the back wall, enamel lava stone tiles create a visual echo with the pale-yellow brick of the building’s historic facade, as per the release.  “To celebrate the opening, display windows on Gansevoort Street will show installations by sculptor Ruby Wescoat. This 36th address in the USA is an opportunity to celebrate the long-standing relationship that has existed since the 1930’s. Engaging with the creative spirit of the city and its many diverse cultures, this new address is ready to make the Meatpacking District its home,” informs the release.Since 1837, Hermes has been driven by the freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence, and the aesthetic of functionality. An independent, family owned company, Hermes is dedicated to keeping the essential element of production in France through its 16 workshops and to developing its network of 310 stores in over 49 countries. Axel Dumas, a sixth-generation family member, has been Hermes CEO since 2013, according to the release.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the Hermes boutique.  https://www.blouinartinfo.com/              Founder: Louise Blouin Read more