zim & zou’s flying horse paper installation adorns Hermès tokyo window display

Flying Faubourg installation by Zim & Zou

Known for their intricate paper installations, French artist duo Zim & Zou unveil a new vibrant piece to adorn the Hermès window in Tokyo’s Ginza Mitsukoshi. Titled Flying Faubourg, the installation pays homage to the brand’s equestrian spirit by featuring a floating hybrid of a horse and a machine, adorned in warm sunset hues. This imaginative creation merges the typical Haussmannian architecture of Hermès’ iconic storefront at 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré with fantastical elements, presenting a vision of the structure floating over the city of Tokyo.

an intricate paper sculpture for hermès ginza mitsukoshi

Zim & Zou, the self-proclaimed paper pirates, created this installation for the opening of the Hermès Ginza Mitsukoshi store. The centerpiece is their most intricate sculpture to date, assembled in their studio in France before being shipped to Japan for final setup. The sculpture, held together by magnets, features smaller vessels suspended above and buildings below.

The French artist duo describes the piece as a symbol of freedom of thought and expression. With its mane flowing in the wind, the horse gazes forward, reflecting the luxury brand’s origins. It invites viewers to explore Tokyo’s iconic landmarks like the Tokyo Skytree, Rainbow Bridge, and Tokyo Tower, which are depicted below. ‘Frozen for the time of a window display, the flying Faubourg continues to boldly explore the wonders that the world and imagination have to offer,’ the artists share. 

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project info: 

name: Flying Faubourg
artist: Zim & Zou | @zimandzou
location: Hermès Ginza Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, Japan