Aesop Yorkville

Our latest signature store in Toronto is situated in storied, vibrant Yorkville. Designed in partnership with local studio Odami, the interior takes inspiration from the downtown area’s architectural and societal history—starting with the Victorian houses that populate the district, and the lanes and squares where communities have gathered over the decades. The design is anchored by a sense of warmth, and sees traditional materials imagined anew. The walls and ceiling are painted in a rich ruby hue, whose dusky quality lends the space a restful intimacy. Closely packed rows of maple balusters—evocative of historical homes and porches found throughout Yorkville—form unconventional wainscoting that lines the room. A large basin stands in the centre, surrounded by opportunities for repose and respite, courtesy of cushioned benches and a dedicated tea station. The geometry is akin to that of a bustling town square: a large and open space with smaller enclaves around its perimeter. A cylindrical Fragrance Library is almost camouflaged in one of the walls. Its doors rotate to reveal Aesop’s growing collection of unorthodox aromas, as well as an infusion chamber for items of clothing in need of a fragrant boost.