The prestigious architecture awards Prix Versailles have announced the shortlist of the most beautiful emporiums for 2026 - with a special focus on retail spaces.
The locations of these luxury shops stretch from Beijing to Beverly Hills, with only two locations in Europe this year.
"The projects included on the World’s Most Beautiful Emporiums List for 2026 draw from the foundations of their brand’s history and culture, and from the emotions and expertise that, in dialogue with the environment all around them, have turned these places into hot spots for creation and inspiration," states Jérôme Gouadain, Secretary General of the Prix Versailles.
Take a look at these architectural wonders, which make a bold statement about the importance of the connection between retail and visual appeal:
House of Dior
