Aesop, the skincare brand I highly admire, has set up shop within Eslite Xinyi. The store resembles a “bathhouse within a bookstore,” evoking a sense of imagination reminiscent of Plato. With its warm, muted tones, this large-scale specialty store offers a unique experience that combines literature and self-care.
Many people find different ways to unwind and relax. My favorite methods include taking a bath, enjoying aromatherapy, practicing meditation, and then indulging in reading or watching a movie. That’s why Aesop plays a significant role in my life. Almost every product from this brand caters to my senses, especially my discerning sense of smell. Today, let’s take a sneak peek into the “fragrance haven” within the bookstore.
Aesop’s warm and welcoming feature has always been its hand-washing service. Whether you make a purchase or not, when I visited their stores at 101, Da’an, Yongkang, and Nanxi, the staff immediately guided me to wash my hands, allowing me to experience the texture of their entire range of cleansing and bathing products. 🌿🚿
Now, at the brand-new Eslite Xinyi Store, as soon as you step inside, your attention is drawn to a striking deep copper sink. It’s like a “bathhouse within a bookstore,” inviting you to immerse yourself in both literature and self-care.
Years ago, Aesop already provided all incoming customers, whether they made a purchase or not, with the opportunity to relieve their tired and dirty hands at the stylish sink in the store. And while doing so, they could fully enjoy the aromatic experience of Aesop’s hand-cleansing formulas. Looking back now, this practice can truly be considered “ahead of its time”!
From the floor to the countertop, every inch visually adheres to a meticulous arrangement, astonishingly composed of over 45,000 nearly identical-sized quartz tiles! This forms a contrasting texture with the deep copper curved sink. The primary inspiration draws from traditional Taiwanese bathhouses and home bathrooms. Aesop’s internal design team opted for monochromatic square tiles, creating a familiar sense of tranquility and order. The color and size choices resonate with the warm, neutral tones of traditional bathrooms.
The lightweight ceramic tiles used in the space come from nearby Taoyuan City, reducing resource waste during transportation and construction. Amidst the bustling crowd at the Eslite Xinyi 24-hour bookstore in Taipei, Aesop engages in a gentle dialogue through the color scheme and material texture of the space, indirectly providing a sensory sanctuary for slowing down and nurturing the mind, body, and soul.
Sales consultants can provide more personalized product consultation services for customers in the separate sink area. This allows for a more individualized and focused experience.
At the corner, every inch of the concave ceramic tiles is meticulously measured and cut by hand, allowing the gentle curves to extend from the visual field throughout the spacious area. By the window, a lush Asparagus aethiopicus plant envelops an arc-shaped bench, inviting a moment of rest.
Feel free to relax your senses in this space and read a good book. For someone like me who occasionally wants a bit of solitude and prefers not to run into acquaintances, it’s absolutely perfect!
When you come here, you can embark on a sensory journey through this “Fragrance Library”. It’s like exploring scents ranging from flowers, plants, and trees to moss on high mountain rocks and the ocean.
Infuse your everyday clothing with your favorite fragrance. Through the central revolving door, rotate it 180 degrees to hang personal garments, bath towels, or intimate items. Then, spritz them with your preferred perfume. Allow a few minutes for the scent to permeate and infuse into the fabric.
Aesop’s thoughtful ideas are woven into every imaginative space they create. Looking at their interior designs and ever-evolving brand concept stores, it’s safe to say that visiting Aesop is an enlightening experience!
