
Summary
- Anthony Vaccarello selected 24 vinyl records for Saint Laurent Rive Droite's limited edition Advent Calendar
- Six records contain access passes to exclusive seasonal items including apparel and accessories
- Available at four global locations with shipping starting December 3, 2025
Saint Laurent Rive Droite releases an Advent Calendar centered on vinyl records for the 2025 holiday season. Anthony Vaccarello, creative director at Saint Laurent, assembled the collection of 24 records that span multiple decades and genres.
The calendar functions as both a music collection and an interactive experience. Each vinyl represents a different day leading up to the holidays. Six records include hidden access passes that grant recipients exclusive Saint Laurent Rive Droite merchandise. The items include a camera, a cap, and several other pieces from the seasonal collection.
The calendar comes with a digital platform designed to complement the physical records. Users explore each vinyl through the online interface, which provides additional context about the selections. The digital element bridges the analog format of vinyl with contemporary technology.
The packaging measures 35.5 centimeters by 36.5 centimeters by 23 centimeters. The exterior construction combines three materials: polyurethane at 50 percent, aluminum at 40 percent, and steel at 10 percent. The size accommodates standard 12-inch vinyl records while maintaining a compact form for display.
Vaccarello's music selection reflects his personal taste across different periods of recorded music. The creative director chose tracks from various movements and styles, creating a playlist that moves through time. Each record plays a role in the larger narrative of the calendar, with the sequence designed to build across the 24 days.
Saint Laurent Rive Droite operates as a specialized concept within the Saint Laurent brand, focusing on collaborations, limited editions, and cultural projects. The concept store model differs from traditional retail by offering rotating collections and unique items. Previous releases have included art books, furniture, and fashion collaborations.
The Advent Calendar continues this approach by treating music as a curatorial subject. Vinyl records have experienced renewed interest over the past decade, with sales increasing among collectors and music enthusiasts. The format appeals to those who value physical media and the ritual of playing records.
Distribution of the calendar remains limited to four locations worldwide. In Paris, the item will sell at the Rive Droite Paris location. Los Angeles customers will find the calendar at Rive Droite LA. Two additional Saint Laurent stores carry the product: the Babylone location and the Meatpacking store. The restricted availability makes the calendar a limited release.
Orders placed for the calendar will ship starting December 3, 2025. The timing allows buyers to receive the calendar in advance of the traditional Advent period, which begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Recipients will have time to prepare their listening schedule before the countdown begins.
The price point and exact quantities produced have not been disclosed publicly. Saint Laurent Rive Droite typically produces small runs of their exclusive items, making them highly sought after among collectors. The combination of music curation, limited availability, and the Advent Calendar format creates a specific appeal for both fashion and music enthusiasts.
This release marks another intersection between luxury fashion and music culture. Record collecting has become a focus for fashion brands seeking to connect with audiences through cultural touchpoints beyond clothing. The vinyl format provides a tangible product that aligns with the craftsmanship emphasis found in high-end fashion.
Maya Torelli
Straddling the worlds of art and communication, this creative professional established People in 2009, a content agency specializing in the fusion of words and visuals. Over the years, her work has spanned a variety of projects, including magazines and documentary films. Beyond her commercial endeavors, she dedicates herself to exploring the nature of imagery, with a particular focus on its interplay with other media forms, especially music. Her passion for music not only fuels her writing but also deeply influences her work as a filmmaker, shaping both her documentaries and video installations. With a voracious appetite for knowledge across philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and various scientific disciplines, she weaves these diverse interests into a unique, interdisciplinary approach to content creation, perspective-taking, and writing.
