The Largest Flagship Store of Sabyasachi in Mumbai’s Iconic Horniman Circle

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has opened his largest flagship store yet in Mumbai’s iconic Horniman Circle. The store, which sprawls over 25,000 sq.ft and is housed in a neoclassical building, classified as a Grade II A heritage structure under the Heritage Regulations of Greater Bombay 1995, is a four-story structure that was completed in 1913 by Chambers & Fritchley and was originally built for the British Bank of the Middle East. Bringing the ideals of fine culture back to this historical structure, Mukherjee has reimagined the interiors into an immersive retail space that merges the house’s signature cultural savoir-faire with decadence, craftsmanship, and history.

The Interiors of the Store

The store looks similar to his 5,800 sq. ft store on West Village’s 160 Christopher Street in New York City and is lined with curiosity cabinets sourced from souks, modernist interpretations of Persian Qajars, 18th century Venetian handcrafted chairs, rare French Art Nouveau cabinets, and arrogant brass sculptures made in Calcutta. Leather-bound books, Tang dynasty pottery, rare Canton vases, and odd antiquities lie throughout the store.

The store houses over 100 chandeliers, 275 carpets, 3,000 books, and 150 works of art created by the Sabyasachi Foundation. They are interspersed between age-old Tanjore paintings, Pichwais in the Deccan, Nathdwara and Kota style, vintage photography, Mughal miniatures, rare bronzes, 19th-century Company paintings, and rare lithographs. From Rajasthan to Bengal, vintage handwoven and crafted textiles from across India are found scattered throughout the store.

Micro-exhibit and Layout

Housed within the store is a micro-exhibit from the Sabyasachi archives, currently showcasing couture from the inaugural Sabyasachi x Christian Louboutin collaboration. While the ground floor of the store is dedicated to the Sabyasachi bridal collection, the first floor has the largest world showcase of the brand’s jewelry and the second floor houses womenswear, menswear, the international collection, and Sabyasachi accessories.

Conclusion

For an unforgettable retail experience, the largest flagship store of Sabyasachi at the Horniman Circle in Mumbai is a must-visit. The melding of cultural finesse, tradition, and history is apparent in every inch of the store, with the perfect selection of antiques, furniture, art and craft, and fashion. The magnificence of the store is sure to leave a lasting impression on any visitor.