On February 12th, 2025, Balenciaga has opened its largest store to date in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—at Solitaire, a massive shopping center known as the jewel of Riyadh.

The space, which spans more than 483 square meters, will offer Balenciaga’s latest men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, plus an extensive selection of its shoe, bag, accessory, eyewear, and jewelry collections, including KSA exclusives.

The store’s aesthetic follows the brand’s experiential Raw Architecture concept, conceived to question typified atmospheres of luxury. Velvet curtains, metal tables, and leather couches fall within a greyscale scheme throughout the store, inherently resulting in the use of fewer raw materials—in keeping with Balenciaga’s commitment to sustainable methods.

Weathered and stained concrete walls and partitions, industrial aluminum displays, an exposed ceiling grid, and hanging LED lamps are evocative liminal spaces, such as a parking structure or warehouse. The concept creates a stark contrast to the store’s polished surroundings at this modern mall.

A plush, curtain-lined VIC room offers private dressing areas for appointments, with focused lighting and soft seating on carpeted floors.

BALENCIAGA SOLITAIRE

Riyadh

As Sahafah, Riyadh 13315

Saudi Arabia

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