Paris: Boutique – Moynat. The new Moynat
boutique (now owned by LVMH) opened in December, it is situated next to Hermes
(it’s parent company) on the rue Saint Honore. Moynat Malletier, established in 1849 is one of the oldest French
trunk-makers; it is the very first leather goods houses of its day. Known for
its traditional know-how and skills-base in handcrafting made to order luggage
and travel goods. The house became famous for its designs for the automobiles,
as well as for its technical innovations such as making its trunks lighter and
waterproof, and for its notable participation in the various World’s Fairs. The new graphic
and architectural design of Moynat is by French architect Gwenael Nicolas of
Curiosity, based in Tokyo. Nicholas describes
himself as a “choreographer of space” as his work concentrates on “the art of
encounter”.
Above: One of the windows shows the coming together of two worlds, the
famous1902 limousine trunk for automobiles, with it’s concave bottom that closely
follows the rounded roof of the car and the new reversible tote.
Moynat.
The interior of the boutique revolves around a circular space that
encircles a column. As you walk around
the new collection is displayed next to it’s original products.
Note.
The curved car trunks in the foreground sit next to the new collection,
which has been given new meaning by transforming the curved forms and unique
details from the past into contemporary leather goods.
