CHAFIK.STUDIO

What CHAFIK.STUDIO does

CHAFIK.STUDIO is a Paris-based multidisciplinary design studio founded by Chafik Gasmi that operates across five integrated practices: Creative Direction, Design, Retail Design, Interior Design, and Architecture. The studio designs and delivers flagship retail environments (Lancôme 'Maison du Bonheur' on the Champs-Élysées, Sephora megastores, Kenzo international showroom), hospitality projects (Baccarat Hôtel du Louvre, Corinthia Hotel London Fullmoon chandelier, Shangri-La Paris, a bioclimatic desert hotel), interior architecture for institutional and corporate clients (Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Addoha Group headquarters in Casablanca, Louis Pergaud school), and signature product artifacts for luxury brands — including fragrance bottles (Lancôme Idôle and Absolue Les Parfums, Brunello Cucinelli's first cologne), crystal chandeliers and lighting installations produced by Baccarat (La Trilogie, Fullmoon), skincare/LED devices (Lancôme Absolue Cryo Sculptor), leather furniture for Bugatti Home, the Hugues Chevalier 'Ying' armchair, and the 2024 Hennessy X.O decanter. Recent additions include digital and metaverse retail experiences — Sephoria for Sephora and the Demain Beauty virtual store — built in-house with a Lead Developer.

The studio runs as a privately held SARL headquartered at 99 rue de Courcelles, 75017 Paris, with a team of approximately 15 complementary talents. There are no disclosed external funding rounds, no parent company, and no public financial filings. Revenue is generated through professional-services fees on a quote-based engagement model, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales — Chafik Gasmi and the studio work directly with luxury groups (L'Oréal/Lancôme, LVMH-adjacent houses, Baccarat, Estée Lauder-adjacent brands, Bugatti, Kering/Kenzo, Hennessy/LVMH) on multi-year design retainers and bespoke signature commissions, sustained by coverage in Forbes, Allure, Elle, Marie Claire and participation in Maison & Objet and Salone Del Mobile. The customer base is concentrated in beauty/cosmetics, crystal/luxury goods, fashion, spirits, hospitality, and automotive luxury, with project execution spanning France, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the UAE, Morocco, Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Portugal, and the UK.

Name

CHAFIK.STUDIO

Legal name

SARL CHAFIK STUDIO

Website

https://chafik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CHAFIK.STUDIO is a Paris-based multidisciplinary design studio that delivers creative direction, retail, interior, product, and architectural design services to enterprise luxury clients including Lancôme, Baccarat, Sephora, Hennessy, and Bugatti, operating with a team of about 15.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Design and Creative Services: Professional services for luxury brands including creative direction, product design, retail design, interior design, and architecture. The studio creates hotels, department stores, shops, and lines of furniture and objects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CHAFIK.STUDIO is a Paris-based multidisciplinary design studio providing enterprise creative services across five integrated departments: Creative Direction, Product Design, Retail Design, Interior Design, and Architecture. The studio conceives and delivers luxury brand experiences for global maisons including fragrance and cosmetics packaging (Lancôme Idôle, Absolu Rouge, Rénergie, Hydrazen, Génifique, Brunello Cucinelli perfumes, Hennessy X.O decanter), furniture and lighting (Baccarat collections, Bugatti Home Fauteuil Noir, Hugues Chevalier, Fermob Square Chair), flagship retail environments (Lancôme Champs-Élysées, Sephora megastore), hospitality interiors (Hotel du Louvre Baccarat, Bioclimatic Desert Hotel), and digital retail concepts (Sephoria metaverse, Demain Beauty).

Product overview

CHAFIK.STUDIO is a multidisciplinary design studio founded by Chafik Gasmi offering five interconnected departments: Creative Direction, Design, Retail Design, Interior Design, and Architecture. The studio's portfolio spans luxury product design (fragrance bottles for Lancôme, Hennessy, Brunello Cucinelli; beauty devices with LED/ultrasound technology; lighting installations with crystal chandeliers), furniture design (collaborations with Baccarat, Bugatti, Kenzo, Hugues Chevalier, Fermob, and their own Univers Intérieur collection), retail space design (flagship stores for Lancôme, Sephora, Kenzo, Val-Saint-Lambert), interior architecture (hotels, embassies, corporate headquarters), and digital innovation (metaverse retail experiences including Sephoria for Sephora and Demain Beauty). Key brand partners include Lancôme, Baccarat, Fendi, Sephora, and the studio operates from Paris with a team of fifteen talents serving clients in France and internationally.

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Products and services

• Architecture Design Services Full-scope architectural design for luxury hotels, bioclimatic/ecological residences, schools, government buildings, and corporate headquarters, delivered to enterprise clients worldwide (e.g., Bioclimatic Desert Hotel concept, My Cabane all-wood architecture, Louis Pergaud school 2014, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Algeria, Addoha HQ Casablanca 2020).
• Interior Design Services Interior architecture and design for hotels, restaurants, embassies, schools, corporate headquarters, and houses for global clients (e.g., Hotel du Louvre Baccarat 2008, Corinthia Hotel London Fullmoon chandelier installation 2011, Ceramic Loft Desvres 2006, Addoha HQ Casablanca 2020, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Algeria).
• Retail Design Services Concept and rollout design for luxury retail flagships and multi-brand beauty palaces, including Sephora megastore and Sephora Blanc concept (1996/2001), Lancôme worldwide store identity since 2011, Lancôme flagship Champs-Élysées 'Maison du Bonheur' (2019), Lancôme Printemps Haussmann (2015), Lancôme Hong Kong Absolue boutique, YAN & ONE multi-brand beauty palace in Casablanca (2017), and Val-Saint-Lambert Dubai showroom.
• Product and Packaging Design Services Design of luxury product packaging and objets d'art for cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, beauty technology, and spirits brands (e.g., Lancôme Idôle perfume bottle 2019, Absolu Rouge 2016, Rénergie/Hydrazen/Génifique skincare bottles, Lancôme Absolue Cryo Sculptor LED facial device, Lancôme Pro Radiance Booster ultrasound device, Brunello Cucinelli first fragrance collection, Hennessy X.O 2024 decanter, Lampe Berger Aladdin lamp).
• Furniture Design Services Designer and luxury furniture design for enterprise partners and own collections, including Hugues Chevalier Ying armchair (1996), Moulin Galland/Fermob Square/Bistrot folding chair (1994-1997), Kenzo Tori furniture line, Bugatti Home Fauteuil Noir armchair, Baccarat 'La Maison' furniture line with Luxury Living Group, Mini Ghost Chair reinterpretation for Cini Boeri (2017), Gazelle Stand (1989), Fawn Chair, and Walking Furniture collection.
• Lighting Design Services Design of large-scale crystal lighting installations and chandeliers for luxury hotels and landmark buildings, produced in collaboration with Baccarat (Fullmoon chandelier, Corinthia Hotel London 2011; La Trilogie Beijing 2019, the largest Baccarat lighting installation in history with over 4,800 lights), as well as the Lancôme experience chandelier (2015).
• Digital and Metaverse Design Services Design of immersive 3D and metaverse-based retail experiences combining VR, 3D modeling, and narrative concept architecture (e.g., Sephoria virtual Sephora store 2024, Demain Beauty Metaverse Store 2024, Live Boutique Studio mobile pop-up with BryanThings 2024).
• Creative Direction and Hospitality Concept Services Brand artistic direction and lifestyle concept creation for luxury houses, exemplified by Baccarat artistic direction (2007-2009), the first Baccarat hotel concept for Hotel du Louvre (2008), Val-Saint-Lambert artistic direction (2015) including Dubai showroom, Hennessy X.O decanter design (2024), and Lancôme global store identity (since 2011).

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Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• BryanThingsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024New partnership with BryanThings for Live Boutique Studio - combining design and digital retail experience talents. Mobile pop-up store for in-store or out-of-store entertainment.
• Demain BeautyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Demain Beauty Metaverse Store - collaboration for young brand born from passion for nature and beauty at the beginnings of the Metaverse era. Redefining retail experience in virtual world.
• Lampe BergerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Aladdin lamp designed for Lampe Berger Art Editions collection - beautiful tribute to mysteries of Middle East, blend of deep black porcelain and finely openwork tin.
• Aksal GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Created innovative YAN & ONE store concept for Aksal Group - 3,500 square meter palace with 16 thematic salons in Casablanca (2017).
• Val-Saint-LambertmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015In 2015, began collaboration with Val-Saint-Lambert (Belgian crystal glassworks founded 1826, official supplier to HM the King of Belgians). Ensured artistic direction, defined new retail concept with Dubai opening.
• LancômecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Ongoing privileged collaboration since 2011. Chafik manages creation of new brand identity for Lancôme sales locations worldwide, invented more open and collaborative store concept in 2015. Designed Idôle perfume bottle (2019), Absolu Rouge (2016), skincare packaging, flagship Champs-Élysées (2019).
• Luxury Living GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Italian luxury furniture brand collaborated with Chafik Studio and Baccarat on furniture range inspired by the creations of the famous crystal maker.
• BaccaratcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Chafik became Baccarat's first artistic director (2007-2009). He perfected his conception of light and developed dreamlike projects between vision and illusion. Collaborated on Fullmoon chandelier (2011), La Trilogie Beijing (2019), furniture line, and Macau bar-restaurant.
• KenzomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Kenzo asked Chafik Studio to create concept store to deploy internationally (2005). Opted for architecture all in materials, wood, earth and light. Designed Tori furniture line.
• SephoracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Dominique Mandonnaud, founder of Sephora, entrusted Chafik with direction of creation of Sephora megastore on Champs-Élysées (1996). Participated in worldwide development of Sephora for seven years. In 2024, created Sephoria metaverse.
• Hugues ChevaliermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Chafik designed furniture collection for Hugues Chevalier including Ying armchair (1996), chosen by Hotel Matignon for Prime Minister's reception rooms and Shangri-La Hotel Paris.
• CPLG ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Architecture partnership for public projects including Louis Pergaud school in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (2014) and rehabilitation of Square des Cardeurs in Paris (2015).
• Moulin Galland (now Fermob)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994From 1994 to 1997, Chafik reinvented entire outdoor catalogue including legendary Square/Bistrot folding chair still used worldwide. Received Prix du Nombre d'Or for exemplary collaboration.
• Univers IntérieurcoreOthers · 1 January 1991Walking Furniture collection (1991) - inspired by Algerian landscapes. Gazelle Stand (1989), Fawn Chair. Collections through own publishing house Univers Intérieur.
• Univers IntérieurcoreOthers · 1 January 1989In 1989, Chafik created his own publishing house: Univers Intérieur. In 1992, Paris' Salon du Meuble awarded him Grand Prix de la Critique for all his creations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gilles & Boissier: Paris-based luxury architecture and interior design studio. Compares directly as a French boutique practice working with top luxury houses (Christian Dior, Baccarat, Hotel de Crillon) on retail, hospitality, and product design with a founder-led creative signature.
• Pierre-Yves Rochon: Paris-based luxury interior design firm specializing in palace hotels and fine-dining restaurants (Four Seasons George V, Le Meurice, Shangri-La). Comparable to CHAFIK.STUDIO's luxury hotel and hospitality interior work, including the Shangri-La Paris engagement.
• Vincenzo De Cotiis: Milan-based architect and designer producing sculptural luxury furniture, interiors, and product design. Comparable to CHAFIK.STUDIO's cross-disciplinary work spanning furniture, interior architecture, and luxury product design for prestigious Italian and international brands.
• Studio KO: Paris-based architecture and design studio founded by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty. Comparable as a French boutique multidisciplinary practice serving luxury fashion and hospitality clients (Hermès, Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent).
• Yabu Pushelberg: Toronto/New York-based luxury interior design and architecture studio. Compares to CHAFIK.STUDIO in serving global luxury and hospitality clients (Four Seasons, Edition, Louis Vuitton) with multidisciplinary design services spanning interiors, product, and brand experiences.
• Joseph Dirand: Paris-based architect and interior designer known for minimalist luxury retail and hospitality (Balenciaga, Givenchy, L'Avenue). Comparable to CHAFIK.STUDIO's luxury retail design and high-end interior work for fashion houses.
• Alberto Pinto: Paris-based luxury interior design studio (now part of Maristavest) serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, palaces, and luxury hotels. Comparable to CHAFIK.STUDIO in luxury hospitality interiors and a similar founder-led French boutique practice model.
• RDAI: Paris-based architecture firm specializing in luxury retail and hotel design for Hermès and other prestige brands. Directly comparable to CHAFIK.STUDIO's luxury retail, hospitality, and architectural projects for maisons such as Lancôme and Sephora.

Broad incumbents

• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Largest specialist hospitality interior design firm globally, with offices across Asia, Middle East, and Europe. Comparable to CHAFIK.STUDIO's hospitality design work but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Wimberly Interiors: Global hospitality interior design firm (part of WATG). Comparable to CHAFIK.STUDIO's hotel design work (Baccarat Louvre, Corinthia London, Shangri-La Paris) but operating at much larger scale with broader geographic coverage.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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