Yves Salomon’s apartment in Paris: “We dreamed of living on rue du Bac”

When Yves Salomon, founder of the eponymous clothing brand, and Tamara Taichman, fashion editor and jewelry designer, found their apartment six years ago, a sense of predestination gripped them. “We dreamed of living on Rue du Bac. Located between Boulevard Saint-Germain and the Seine, this street is full of 18th century buildings^e century with high ceilings and large windows »confides Yves Salomon. This coveted district of the Left Bank, known for its charming cafés and its proximity to the Musée d’Orsay, symbolized the Parisian dream. But making a dream come true often requires some adjustments and efforts.

“The layout of the apartment was very strange and did not match our expectations at all”the designer recalls. However, far from being an obstacle, it turned into a real opportunity. “My wife, who is passionate about architecture and design, decided to completely redesign the space.” Without the help of an architect or interior designer, the couple took on the project alone, rethinking it step by step and even moving large walls. The process became a lesson in absolute trust. “When I saw the apartment completely demolished, with only the ceiling and a few walls remaining, not even the floor – because we had removed it – I was a little worried”admits Yves Salomon. “But the result was magnificent. Every piece was moved; once the work was completed, nothing was the same again.”

In 1980, Yves Salomon launched his luxury outerwear brand in Paris, with Tamara Taichman as creative director. Their expertise in fashion, as well as their ability to balance their respective tastes and perspectives, aligned perfectly for the mission at hand. “Working in fashion and designing a house are the same thing, because it’s about creating an environment”explains Yves Salomon. “In fashion you create a collection, while in your home you play with colors and spaces. I think that, on a mental and intellectual level, the approach is very similar.”