Saint Laurent Rive Droite Opens Its First Asian Flagship in Beijing’s Sanlitun

In the ever-evolving dialogue between fashion and culture, Saint Laurent Rive Droite arrives in Beijing as a decisive and poetic statement. Under the vision of Anthony Vaccarello, the Maison unveils Asia’s first Rive Droite location in Sanlitun—one of the city’s most dynamic cultural districts—redefining the meaning of luxury retail through art, architecture, and experience.

More than a store, Saint Laurent Rive Droite Beijing stands as a cultural destination, continuing a concept first imagined in Paris and later expanded to Los Angeles and New York. Rooted in the spirit of Saint Laurent Rive Gauche—the revolutionary line that democratized fashion in the 1960s—Rive Droite today extends the Maison’s universe beyond clothing, embracing a multidisciplinary approach where creativity takes center stage.

Positioned on the corner of Taikoo Li Sanlitun, the boutique is immediately striking. Its corduroy-textured concrete façade introduces a raw yet refined modernity, an architectural signature that balances strength and subtlety. Across three levels, the interior unfolds with restraint and precision: layered materials, soft luminous panels, and an open, airy layout create a sense of calm—an intentional contrast to the city’s kinetic energy.

Each space flows seamlessly into the next, unified by a quiet visual language that privileges light, proportion, and texture. On the top floor, a private salon offers an intimate retreat, reinforcing the Maison’s dedication to exclusivity and discretion.

Anchoring the space is a carefully curated selection of furniture and artworks, reflecting the collector’s spirit of Monsieur Saint Laurent. Highlights include a trio of Bob Wilson chairs, an extendable daybed by Pierre Chapo, and iconic works by Charlotte Perriand, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Jorge Zalszupin—design legends whose presence situates the boutique firmly within Saint Laurent’s cultural heritage.

Saint Laurent Rive Droite Beijing gathers the entire Saint Laurent offering under one roof: women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, accessories, and fine jewelry. Yet the heart of the space lies in the Rive Droite collection, where fashion intersects with art, music, and publishing.

Limited editions and one-of-a-kind pieces sit alongside books, vinyl records, photography, and an evolving calendar of exhibitions, pop-ups, performances, and cultural events. Each element reinforces Rive Droite’s identity as a platform for expression and exchange—where luxury is defined not by excess, but by intention.

To mark the opening, the Maison introduces its first Snow Edition collection by Saint Laurent Rive Droite. From ready-to-wear and footwear to high-performance ski equipment, the collection merges technical precision with Saint Laurent’s unmistakable aesthetic—proving that even functionality can be imbued with elegance.

The choice of Beijing is deeply symbolic. A cultural capital of the East, the city holds historic significance for the House: it was here that Monsieur Saint Laurent presented the 20th-anniversary retrospective of his work in the 1980s. Today, Saint Laurent Rive Droite returns to Beijing not as a retrospective, but as a forward-looking vision—bringing Parisian intellectualism into dialogue with China’s contemporary cultural pulse.

In this context, Saint Laurent Rive Droite Beijing becomes more than a boutique. It is a living cultural hub where exclusive collaborations, limited-edition creations, and diverse artistic disciplines converge. It reflects the Maison’s unwavering commitment to creativity, innovation, and a refined sense of modernity.

Curated by Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent Rive Droite represents an amusing yet incisive expression of the Saint Laurent universe—one that celebrates freedom, culture, and the art of living. From Paris to Los Angeles, New York, and now Beijing, the concept continues to evolve, proving that luxury today is as much about ideas as it is about objects.

In Sanlitun, Saint Laurent does not simply open a store.
It opens a cultural landmark—where fashion, art, and the spirit of the city meet.