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  • Boucheron opens boutique in Bangkok’s Siam Paragon

    Boucheron opens boutique in Bangkok’s Siam Paragon

    Boucheron Launches New Boutique in Bangkok’s Siam Paragon

    Boucheron, a high-end jewellery designer, has revealed their brand-new boutique, conveniently situated in the Siam Paragon, a prominent shopping destination in Bangkok.

    Boutique’s Prime Location

    The boutique finds its home on the bustling ground floor of the shopping centre, nestled among a variety of other high-end fashion and accessory brands.

    Inspired Design Elements

    The aesthetic design of the Boucheron boutique incorporates aspects inspired by the brand’s flagship store in Place Vendome, Paris and the architectural beauty of traditional Thai temples.

    Uniquely Designed In-House

    The boutique, designed by its own team, boasts a front door comprising of bright glass prisms which sport the brand’s signature green hue, arranged in a grosgrain pattern. The walls, adorned with a white wash finish, are aesthetically punctuated with a variety of colours and motifs. The flooring, a parquet design, is tastefully covered with large rugs showcasing graphic patterns.

    Exquisite Furnishings

    Artfully selected furniture, including marble-columned displays and marble-top counters, are tastefully paired with luxurious fabrics and traditional Thai wooden cabinets.

    Exclusive VIP Room

    The boutique’s VIP room is a vision of luxury, with walls adorned with fabric panels, timber slats, and decorative cabochons. Colourful seating, a brass coffee table, and beautifully appointed photographs by French artist Yves-Vincent Davroux complete the elegant setting.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the inspiration behind the design of the new Boucheron boutique?
    The design of the new Boucheron boutique is inspired by the brand’s flagship store in Place Vendome, Paris and the architectural beauty of traditional Thai temples.

    What are the unique elements of the boutique’s design?
    The boutique’s unique design elements include its signature green glass prism front door, whitewashed walls with contrasting colours and motifs, parquet flooring with large graphic rugs, and curated marble and wood furnishings.

    What features does the VIP room offer?
    The VIP room features walls adorned with fabric panels, timber slats, and decorative cabochons, colourful seating, a brass coffee table, and photographs by French artist Yves-Vincent Davroux.

  • Aesop Expands In Bangkok: New Boutique Marries Australian Design With Traditional Thai Architecture

    Aesop Expands In Bangkok: New Boutique Marries Australian Design With Traditional Thai Architecture

    Aesop, the well-known Australian cosmetics brand, has recently expanded its presence in Bangkok by opening its fourth boutique at Central Chidlom.

    Inspiration & Design

    This new boutique boasts a unique design, unlike any other. Aesop’s own in-house design team, based in Melbourne, has taken inspiration from the traditional Thai architecture. The design is marked by curved silhouettes, distinctively characteristic of Thailand’s traditional rooftops.

    The boutique’s interior features an aesthetic infused with bamboo, underscoring the brand’s commitment to local materials and sustainable practices. This design choice is a nod to the enamelled tiles seen on traditional Thai rooftops, which are often supported by wooden frames and trusses.

    Store Features

    Prominent in the store is a standalone terraced display table and several shelving units, all of which are enveloped by bamboo. This common interior material is frequently used across Thailand, reflecting the brand’s integration of local traditions into its store design.

    Product Range

    The most recent addition to Aesop’s portfolio of boutiques will carry the brand’s comprehensive range of products. These include their complete line of skincare, haircare, and body care products, each promising the high-quality experience that Aesop is renowned for.

    Questions & Answers

    What inspired the design of the new Aesop boutique in Bangkok?

    The design of the new boutique was inspired by traditional Thai architecture, particularly the curved silhouettes of the country’s traditional rooftops.

    What materials were used in the construction of the new Aesop boutique?

    The boutique prominently features bamboo in its construction, a common material used throughout Thai architecture and interior design.

    What products will the new Aesop boutique carry?

    The boutique will carry Aesop’s full range of skincare, haircare, and body care products.

  • The Peninsula Boutique reopens at Hong Kong Airport

    The Peninsula Boutique reopens at Hong Kong Airport

    The Peninsula Boutique has reopened a revamped retail space at Hong Kong International Airport’s passenger departure area.

    The redesigned boutique features a minimalist aesthetic with green tones and Champagne chrome accents, aiming to offer a modern and approachable retail experience.

    Travellers can find various gift items, including palmiers, egg rolls, signature teas and chocolates, and travel essentials and children’s products such as colouring mats and play sets.

    “At Hong Kong International Airport, a gateway that connects millions of travellers to the world, our boutique stands as a proud ambassador of Hong Kong’s rich culture and craftsmanship,” remarked Benjamin Vuchot, CEO of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels.

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  • Uniqlo to open global flagship in former Bicqlo site in Shinjuku

    Uniqlo to open global flagship in former Bicqlo site in Shinjuku

    Uniqlo is set to open a new global flagship store in Shinjuku, replacing the former Bicqlo location, as part of its aggressive expansion plan.

    In addition to offering its range of clothing and accessories, the store will feature unique elements such as Uniqlo Flower, Uniqlo Coffee, and Re:Uniqlo.

    Uniqlo Flower is located on the first floor, selling seasonal flowers and will be displayed at the store’s entrance. On the second floor, Uniqlo Coffee will serve beverages and local sweets.

    Additionally, the third floor will house Re:Uniqlo Studio where customers can access embroidery and clothing repair services, encouraging shoppers to care for and extend the life of their garments.

    To celebrate its opening, Uniqlo will release an exclusive Shinjuku Mainstore Special, which will feature select Western products not previously available in Japan; and a Shinjuku Department Store Guidebook, a booklet introducing the town, insights from staff from long-established local stores, and cultural figures from the district.

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  • Moncler unveils Enfant boutique in Hong Kong

    Moncler unveils Enfant boutique in Hong Kong

    Moncler announces the opening of its new boutique entirely dedicated to the Moncler Enfant collection in Ocean Terminal, further strengthening its brand presence in the luxury shopping mall through the already existing flagship store opened in 2017.

    The store spans over 140 square meters, of which nearly 100 square meters dedicated to sales. The store will be divided into two areas. The front room will be finished with a mix of fine materials such as chêne fume paneling, walls covered with wooden boiserie in red, orange, yellow, and beige red colorways, smoked oak parquet, and handmade red carpets with polka dots in dark red and yellow that adorn the floor. The second room will be finished with polka dots wallpaper and handmade yellow carpets.

    Inspired by the Moncler heritage, a brand born in the mountains, a small cable car from Italy will be displayed in the store to create a more playful area, taking a step closer to the children’s world. The new premises reflect the iconic and unique Moncler aesthetics, creating the distinctive warm and welcoming atmosphere peculiar to House’s stores worldwide.

    The Moncler Enfant collection features the mini-me version of the Moncler collections, the hallmarks of which are adapted to children’s needs for practicality and flexibility as well as re-interpreted with a playful and exciting exploration of new styles and colorway

    Moncler has delved into a brighter world for the imagining of its Spring-Summer 21 Enfant Collection. The season’scolorful universe – inspired by soft spring afternoons and the joy of sport – is heightened by technical innovations and advanced fabrications that bestride the most transient of seasons with ease. Higher featherweights for the early season give way to airy layers for later in spring, with particular care given to the development of categories such as T-Shirts and trousers for a modular approach to dressing that’s totally in tune with children’s energy.

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  • Cartier boutique opens at Hong Kong International Airport

    Cartier boutique opens at Hong Kong International Airport

    French luxury goods house Cartier has partnered with King Power Global Development to open the doors of its reimagined boutique at Hong Kong International Airport.

    Conceived by Parisian artist and interior designer Bruno Moinard and located in the same shopping area, the Cartier HKIA boutique is the third in the world to follow the Maison’s latest airport-specific architectural concept.

    The see-through facade marks a considerable change in the overall decor, unveiling only one main entrance post-renovations. Traditional windows are replaced by vertical panels that play with lights, verticality and contrasts of the display. The boutique interior has been designed with practicality in mind, allowing for easy access and seamless retail experience. Marble flooring runs all around the boutique as an invitation for travelers and suitcases to navigate through jewelry counters. A dedicated “icon bar” area gives access to the Maison’s most “iconic” creations.

    King Power Global Development is a Joint Venture

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  • Louis Vuitton flagship opens in Seoul

    Louis Vuitton flagship opens in Seoul

    The new Louis Vuitton Seoul flagship store has opened, its design collaboration with renowned architects Frank Gehry and Peter Marino.

    Located on Cheongdam-dong Avenue in the Gangnam district, Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul features Korean culture-inspired elements, including the Hwaseong Fortress, the swooping movements and white costumes of the traditional Dongnae Hakchum crane dance while maintaining the Gehry-designed curved glass structure inspired by the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.

    “What struck me when I first visited Seoul about 25 years ago, was the relationship between the architecture and the natural landscape. I still remember clearly the powerful impressions I had stepping from the garden of Jongmyo Shrine,” said Frank Gehry. “I am delighted to have designed Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul, reflecting the traditional values of the Korean culture.”

    Designed by Marino, the interior of the store is divided into different areas. The basement and first floor are used as ‘retail universes’, offering mens and womens collections including ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories.

    The next upper floors feature a private space and an enclosed terrace for intimate dinners and events or exclusive appointments. The top floor is an exhibition zone called Espace Louis Vuitton Seoul, displaying eight emblematic sculptures by Giacometti, that belong to the Collection, including L’homme qui chavire (1950) and Grande Femme II (1960).

    “The interior spaces were designed with a ‘Miesian’ rigour to more strongly emphasise the billowing energetic sculptural quality of Gehry’s exterior,” said Marino.

    “The interior stone flows in from the exterior. The dynamism of the rectangular volumes cleanly contrasts with the baroque glass shields of the building.”

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  • Pazzion footwear launches cafe concept

    Pazzion footwear launches cafe concept

    Footwear retailer Pazzion has unveiled a cafe concept at Jewel Changi.

    Located next to the Pazzion boutique, the 45-seat Pazzion Cafe is designed in monochromatic tones of black and white, peppered with grey and gold, and vintage-style pendant lights.

    A feature wall with an inset shelving unit displays vintage-looking props, including a typewriter, telephone and metal globe, making the cafe an Instagram-worthy spot.

    More seating is arranged outside, overlooking the Rain Vortex.

    “Pazzion cafe provides our customers with a much-needed cosy spot to rest their feet while enjoying our specially curated menu and a cup of coffee,” said Tom Ng, Pazzion’s founder.

    Established in 2002, Pazzion has stores in Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

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  • Furla Exceeds 500 Million

    Furla Exceeds 500 Million

    Turnover of the storied Italian leather goods brand increased to 513 million euros. Over the course of the fiscal year, the company made significant investments to strengthen its supply chain and technology – and began 2019 with the launch of its new sneaker collection

    Furla Group continues to grow: over the past four fiscal years, it has doubled its turnover, hitting 513 million euros in 2018, a 5.2% increase at constant exchange over 2017 (or a 2.8% increase at current exchange).

    Analyzing sales by geographic area and at constant exchange, the Asia Pacific region shines, with an 18.2% year-on-year increase in 2018; it now accounts for 26% of total turnover. The United States, meanwhile, saw an increase of 13.2%, and now accounts for 8% of total turnover. Japan remains the brand’s leading market (22% of total sales), and sales there were up 3.6% compared to 2017. The EMEA region, which represents 44% of global turnover, maintains its market position.

    Furla Group continues to seek direct control of its brand distribution through a strengthening of its mono-brand stores, which produced 70% of turnover in 2018. Direct distribution, combined with multi-brand sales points and franchising, allows Furla to have a far-reaching presence in 98 countries worldwide: its 490 mono-brands (285 directly owned, 163 franchisees and 42 travel retail doors) are in the most prestigious international shopping locations. Over 1,200 select multi-brands and department store corners complete the company’s distribution network.

    Of particular note is the travel retail sector, which is in continuous evolution and in 2018 registered a 16.2% increase over 2017, accounting for 7.3% of the Group’s turnover through its sales at 293 doors, from boutiques, corners, shop-in-shops, aircraft and cruise ships, across 64 countries.

    The company paid special attention to its direct e-commerce platform, where, thanks to repeated investments, there was a substantial turnover increase in 2018: 45.7% over the previous year, at constant exchange.

    Furla Group is focused on solidifying the wild growth it has experienced over the past several years. The company has directed major resources toward strengthening the supply chain, as well as systemically integrating countries with direct and indirect distribution networks into Furla’s corporate culture and technology.

    The supply chain, which is key to guaranteeing the quality and timeliness of manufacturing, has recently benefited from the company’s adoption of a more evolved and high-performing computer system, as well as financial tools that free up resources so that suppliers can invest in bettering the manufacturing cycle.

    After years of geographic expansion across the globe, the Group is now focused on a more selective development and on categories of merchandise that are complementary to its core business: in February of this year, during Milan fashion week, Furla introduced its new sneaker collection, supported by a series of important 360° marketing activities.

    Furla has further strengthened investment in its marketing operations, underlining its particular attention to digital communication and social channels, which have shown an important increase of followers (+64% versus 2017 on Instagram and WeChat), while maintaining one of the highest engagement rates (1,59%) within the fashion luxury category.

    Furla Group’s continuing investments in human resources have long allowed it not only to add jobs, but also to provide a better quality work life at the company and incentivize employees through its corporate welfare system “Furla for You.” This initiative has been recognized two years in a row for its excellence, with Furla listed among Italy’s Top Employers.

    “We are highly satisfied with these financial results, which we achieved at a challenging time for the international market,” said Alberto Camerlengo, Chief Executive Officer of Furla Group.  “We’ve invested significant financial resources in managing the unrestrained growth the company has experienced over the last several years, from acquiring total control of our retail distribution network in China, Hong Kong,Macau and Singapore, to strengthening our supply chain. Our single, fundamental goal has always been to guarantee continuity and excellence in all of Furla’s creations.”

  • Cafe opens in century-old Seoul house

    Cafe opens in century-old Seoul house

    A heritage cafe has been built into the hereditary foundations of a century-old South Korean courtyard house (hanok) in Seoul. J Hidden House cafe opened its doors in the fashion and shopping mecca of Dongdaemun this month, following Seoul’s continued efforts to develop as a trend-setting, global tourist destination. Situated within a spacious 300sqm secluded enclave housing a zen-bamboo garden, the venue blends traditional and modern design and is one of the largest hanoks open to the public today within the traditional inner district of the Chosen dynasty’s (1392–1897) capital, Hanseong – modern Seoul

    From a bespoke eight-metre wet bar set in Italian terrazzo tile, J Hidden House offers curated coffees, teas and refreshments, as well as a tailored menu of bakeries and spirits cultivated by Korean food and beverage companies.

    J Hidden House’s proprietor Grace Jun said Seoul has become a destination for the world to visit and Korea’s rich culture has so much to offer.

    “This establishment is a fusion of our country’s traditional heritage and dynamic modernisation by coupling a cutting-edge modernity within the protected, mindful walls of a ‘hidden’ hanok that was built before the Korean war and has stood the test of time. Our aim is to provide locals and tourists from around the world with a location and a curated food and beverage offering on calibre with any destination cafe in the world, while offering what is uniquely and proudly Korean.”

    Located in an exclusive “hidden” but immediately accessible location in downtown Seoul, the destination offers a vision of an earlier and more tranquil age despite being centrally situated in Dongdaemun, one of city’s busiest commercial districts and a major tourist destination for shopping and historical sightseeing.

    According to the Korea Tourism Organization, visitors to Korea in the first half of this year increased by 6.9 per cent year on year to 7.22 million. When excluding Chinese visitors, the number of tourists increased 12.2 per cent year on year to 5.05 million people, the largest-ever recorded number of inbound tourists to date.

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  • Moncler open store in Changi Airport

    Moncler open store in Changi Airport

    DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, is pleased to introduce global luxury brand Moncler at Changi Airport Terminal 1. The opening of the new Moncler boutique adds an important presence within the DFS Group’s luxury fashion offerings that are housed within a world-class travel retail destination.

    The new Moncler boutique represents a new milestone that reflects the DFS Group’s focus on experiential shopping. It also complements the DFS Group’s impressive luxury retail line-up at Changi Airport, which is home to a prominent stable of premium fashion offerings. The latest collaboration with the fashion-forward and iconic outerwear leader underlines DFS Group’s commitment to deliver the finest product offerings and exclusive experiences to fashion-conscious shoppers.

    The new boutique reflects Moncler’s haute montagne aesthetic and vision, at the same time keeping in tune with the maison’s roots and heritage. Boasting a floor area that measures around 110 square metres, the clever layout maximises the use of space while the addition of select materials adds a contemporary feel. A unique effect has been achieved with the marble flooring, which alternates herringbone white Calacatta Vagli with black Gricio Carnico, while sleek glass cases with black varnished wood complete the look. The boutique hosts the Moncler men’s, women’s and accessory collections.

    “We are very honoured to welcome a distinguished and respected heritage brand such as Moncler into our portfolio of fashion and watch brands. As part of the strategy to up the ante of the retail experience for our global travellers when they visit DFS Changi, Moncler has been carefully curated to offer a wide selection from their latest collection for savvy travellers.” Wilcy Wong, DFS Group Managing Director Singapore and Indonesia, shares.

    Teo Chew Hoon, Group Senior Vice President of Airside Concessions from Changi Airport Group adds, “We are pleased to open the first Moncler boutique with our valued partner DFS Group to offer passengers an exceptional shopping experience with fashion offerings from luxury to high street designs across a range of price points.”

    The boutique was officially opened on 14th December with a grand opening ceremony. The festivities featured a ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by renowned local actor Desmond Tan with Wilcy Wong, DFS Group Managing Director Singapore and Indonesia and Chandra Mahtani, Changi Airport Group Vice-President of Terminal 5 Planning. Hosted by Constance Lau, the ribbon cutting ceremony and lion dancers kick-started the celebrations for esteemed guests, who were treated to a live nitrogen cocktail performance and styling tips by Celebrity fashion stylist and personality, Glenn Goh.

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  • Second Hotel Chocolat opens door

    Second Hotel Chocolat opens door

    Hotel Chocolat has opened its second store in Asia Pacific. The British-based luxury chocolate retailer has opened an outlet in Tokyo to follow up its first store in the region, in Hong Kong. The new store is in the giant Aeon Lake Town shopping mall on the outskirts of Tokyo. More are planned for Japan, where there is established demand for luxury confectionery.

    “The reaction to Hotel Chocolat in Japan on our first day of trading last week was hugely encouraging,” said co-founder and CEO of Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell.

    “Customer engagement, media attention, and sales performance were all well ahead of expectations.
    “Our portfolio of products landed with aplomb. Hot Chocolat drinks, our 8g sculpted chocolate batons, and our Selector range were all in high demand. We look forward to unfolding the brand further here.”

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  • Hera Singapore plans more boutique stores

    Hera Singapore plans more boutique stores

    Korean cosmetics brand Hera Singapore will officially launch at Takashimaya Department Store on May 10.

    And the brand will also open a standalone boutique store within the second half of this year.

    Hera’s parent company Amorepacific considers Singapore a strategically important market for international expansion, due to consumers’ strong demand for global brands and their interest in trends.

    Hera  launched in China, its first overseas market, in 2016.

    Amorepacific also plans to bring its haircare brand Amos to Singapore this year.

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  • Chanel opens first cosmetic boutique in Vietnam

    Chanel opens first cosmetic boutique in Vietnam

    Chanel has opened its first dedicated cosmetics and perfume boutique in Vietnam.

    Opting to debut in Ho Chi Minh City, the new store is located on the ground of the capital’s Saigon Centre shopping mall. Covering 133 square metres, the Chanel shop is designed with a tri-colour theme of black, beige, and burgundy.

    The Vietnamese outlet will sell Chanel’s latest makeup, skincare, and perfume collections – with special emphasis on the ‘Les Exclusifs de Chanel’ perfume collection with 16 scents.

    Local customers are also privy to Chanel’s special skincare service called Sublimage from Chanel beauty team.

    Chanel’s Vietnam cosmetic store opening signals the French fashion house’s continued push in to Asia, a market that is growing.

    In March, Chris Leung joined Chanel as rewards manager, Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Leung has his five years rewards experience as regional reward manager for Asia Pacific at Oxford University Press.

    According to Euromonitor International, Vietnam’s cosmetics market is vastly made up of imported foreign products, namely from South Korea, Europe and the US, accounting for 90% of the local market.

    A recent report from the Trade Map of ITC (International Trade Centre) and the World Bank showed that Vietnam imported $1.1 billion worth of foreign brand cosmetics in 2016, with the figure expected to double by 2020 to $2.2 billion.

    Perfume topped the list of biggest cosmetics items, accounting for 55% of total imports, followed by makeup products, which account for 21%.

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  • Prada to close boutique at Peninsula hotel as Hong Kong’s retail slump bites

    Prada to close boutique at Peninsula hotel as Hong Kong’s retail slump bites

    Prada will shut its boutique at the Peninsula hotel shopping centre on December 31 in the latest sign that the retail slump is hurting high-end brands. The Italian luxury fashion label made its debut in the city with its 3,091 sq ft outlet at the landmark Tsim Sha Tsui address in 1986.

    But with fewer rich mainland Chinese shoppers visiting the city, analysts warn more luxury stores could fold after expanding too rapidly in the past decade.

    “The tenancy contract between The Peninsula Arcade and Prada will conclude on 31 December 2016,” a hotel spokeswoman said via email.

    A shop assistant at the boutique told the Post that some sales personnel had already left and others would be relocated to the brand’s other shops.

    A Prada spokeswoman said the company had “no comment” on the closure. It currently has 11 stores in the city.

    Prada’s total sales in Greater China tumbled 24.4 per cent in the first six months of the year on a yearly basis, as “Hong Kong and Macau continued to weigh heavily on the region’s contraction”, the company’s latest interim report said.

    Premium lifestyle brand Ralph Lauren quietly closed its 20,000 sq ft store in the Causeway Bay shopping hub overnight earlier this month, and British fashion house Burberry is to cut the size of its biggest Hong Kong flagship store in Pacific Place by 50 per cent within the next financial year.

    Retail sales of luxury items in the city such as jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts slumped 19.7 per cent in the first 10 months of the year.

    Helen Mak, head of retail service at property consultant Knight Frank, said more luxury brands would have to cut store numbers in the city, which she considered “a healthy adjustment”, after an aggressive expansion in recent years.

    “The store numbers of many luxury brands have doubled in the past decade,” Mak said.

    International high-end labels were eager to increase their presence to lure rich mainland shoppers who began to flood into the city from 2003 when Beijing eased travel restrictions.

    As Hong Kong recovered from severe acute respiratory syndrome – which struck the mainland in late 2002 and Hong Kong in 2003, killing 299 in the city – mainland residents from 49 cities were allowed in as individual travellers rather than having to join tour groups.

    But average spending by mainland visitors has dropped to about HK$7,000 per person this year, compared with HK$9,000 two years ago.

    “For luxury brands, it is a question of whether Hong Kong is still a place worth investing in,” Mak said, adding that some brands preferred to put resources directly into mainland cities.

    This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as:

    prada ends its 30-year run at THE peninsula