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Christian Dior debuts in Sao Paulo & Valentino unveils its refurbished Paris boutique, as Berluti expands in Asia and Lanvin launches its first menswear store

CBRE has released its Global Retail View for Q4 2012, and with it, exposed the 10 most expensive prime retail markets in the world. Hong Kong tops the list, where it costs more than €35,000 per square-metre, per annum, to rent a retail store. Somewhat unsurprisingly New York, London and Paris round out the top four.

But creeping into the top ten are cities like Sydney, Melbourne and – for the first time – Beijing, nestled between global shopping destinations and wealth centres such as Tokyo, Zurich and Moscow.

“With the strong momentum driving the China retail industry and the China economy as a whole, it comes as no surprise that Beijing is featured in the top 10 list,” explained CBRE Retail Asia Executive Director, Sebastian Skiff to Jing Daily.

“ Sydney, Melbourne & Beijing rank in the top 10 most expensive prime retail markets in the world ”

“We expect consumer market performance to provide, albeit at a healthier pace, the continued background for growth over the next 2 to 3 years in the retail property market. Our view is that both the consumer and retailer will be focusing more on quality rather than quantity.”

According to the study, rising prices in Beijing follow what’s being seen in other top ten markets – among them London, Paris and Sydney – historically low construction rates of top retail space, which leads to low availability levels and fierce competition.

As brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton begin to re-evaluate aggressive expansion strategies, it will be interesting to note the impact on luxury boutique openings in 2013.

Berluti, Hong Kong

Berluti has chosen Hong Kong’s Elements Mall for its 13th monobrand boutique, opening a 160sqm store as part of an aggressive expansion plan for 2013. The LVMH owned menswear house is set to open in Tokyo, New York and Shanghai in the coming twelve months. Osaka boutique pictured

Website: berluti.com
Source: CPP Luxury

Chloé, New York

Chloé has inaugurated its first boutique in New York’s SoHo, spanning 195sqm on Greene Street. The second NYC location houses jewellery, accessories, ready-to-wear, and handbags. The Deco-style boutique has been furnished with Bibendum chairs by Eileen Fray from the twenties and vintage pendant lighting by Curtis Jere.

Website: chloe.com
Source: Style.com

Dior, Sao Paulo

Christian Dior has opened its first flagship store in Sao Paulo, Brazil, located within the Citade Jardim Mall. Designed by Peter Marino, the boutique has been divided into salons, each dedicated to a different product category including ready to wear, jewellery and watches, shoes, bags and also features a VIP room.

Website: dior.com
Source: Pambianco News

Lanvin, New York

Lanvin has unveiled its first dedicated menswear boutique on New York’s Madison Avenue, the second location to feature the new Lanvin retail concept as conceived by Alber Elbaz in collaboration with MR Architecture & Décor. The 540sqm boutique spans three floors of retail with two additional floors acting as corporate offices for Lanvin.

Website: lanvin.com
Source: Selectism

Poltrona Frau, Dubai

Italian luxury furniture maker Poltrona Frau has unveiled its second UAE showroom in Dubai, occupying 600sqm on Bil Rashid Boulevard, opposite to the prestigious Burj Khalifa Tower. In partnership with Mubadala Development Company, the new showroom features three distinct spaces showcasing pieces by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Poltrona Frau and Cappellini.

Website: poltronafrau.com
Source: CPP Luxury

Pomellato, Hong Kong

The current subject of PPR takeover talks, Italian jeweller Pomellato has opened its first boutique in Hong Kong, within the IFC Mall. As part of the brand’s expansion strategy in Asia, the opening will be followed by launches in Beijing, Shanghai and Singapore.

Website: pomellato.com
Source: Luxury Insider

Prada, Kuwait

Prada has opened one of its largest stores in the Middle East in Kuwait, spanning 850sqm over two floors within the Avenues Mall. The second Kuwait flagship, operated in partnership with Al Tayer Insignia, carries a full range of both women and men’s ready to wear, accessories, bags, shoes and eyewear.

Website: prada.com
Source: CPP Luxury

Vacheron Constantin, Los Angeles

Richemont-owned Vacheron Constantin has opened a new flagship store in Beverly Hills, on North Rodeo Drive. The 140sqm space marks the Swiss watchmaker’s 36th mono-brand store worldwide, and fourth in North America. Custom crafted limestone flooring is complimented by sleek showcases and walls finished in fine Venetian plaster.

Website: vacheron-constantin.com
Source: Europastar

Valentino, Paris

Valentino has unveiled its renovated flagship on Paris’s Avenue Montaigne. The retail space has been re-imagined by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli along with architect David Chipperfield. The opening reflects the brand’s renewed focus on its own retailing and the relevance of the city for Valentino.

Website: valentino.com
Source: Pambianco News

Vera Wang, Shanghai

Vera Wang has opened its largest flagship bridal store in Shanghai, spanning 850sqm over two levels, featuring three dressing rooms and one VIP salon. Sydney boutique pictured

The brand’s first Chinese store charges a non-refundable fee of 3,000 Yuan (US$482) to try on bridal gowns for 90 minutes, which will then be deducted from any purchases. The company indicated that the “trying or fitting fee” is a way to protect its designs. Taking photographs and filming is also banned in the store.

Website: verawang.com
Source: Red Luxury

For more in the series of The Latest Boutiques, please see our most recent editions as follows:

- The Latest Boutiques: Patek Philippe, Corneliani & Louis Vuitton
- The Latest Boutiques: Hublot, Audi & Chanel
- The Latest Boutiques: Chloé, Brioni & Shang Xia

Dior Homme’s latest store in Miami

Burberry debuts retail as theatre in Chicago, Marni launches in three Chinese Mainland cities, as Hublot takes to the Philippines, United States, China & UAE

Audi, Ahmedabad, Dubai

Audi in partnership with Nixynova Motoren Pvt. Ltd have moved into a bigger showroom in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which will now display entire range of Audi cars that is on offer in the country.

The luxury brand has also opened its largest dealership in Dubai with local dealer Al Nabooda Automobiles, which will be display up to 57 new vehicles over three levels. The Audi Terminal Dubai features floor-to-ceiling screens displaying the complete Audi model range including all equipment options, features and technical details on a 1:1 scale.

Source: Rush Lane, Motor Authority

Boucheron, Hong Kong

Boucheron has debuted a new retail design concept in Hong Kong, a model that will be replicated across all the brand’s stores starting with an overhaul in Paris. The 80sqm space has been designed with luminosity in mind, harking back to the first atelier on Paris’ Place Vendome, where the workshop was flooded with light that highlighted the brilliance of the stones.

Source: FashionMag

Breguet, Abu Dhabi

Breguet has unveiled its latest boutique in Abu Dhabi, located in the high standing commercial building “Etihad Towers”. The 32nd monobrand boutique worldwide showcases a mix of timepieces and gem-set Haute Joaillerie creations across 60sqm, in keeping with its global retail design concept launched in 2012.

Source: Breguet

Burberry, Chicago

Burberry has launched its second largest store in North America in Chicago, meshing digital, entertainment and fashion in one seamless experience across five-floors. The store houses the first beauty consultation counter in North America and will carry an exclusive, limited edition collection of outerwear and non-apparel for both men and women, created to celebrate Burberry in Chicago.

Source: Brand Channel

Chanel Timepieces, Paris

Chanel has opened its first dedicated watch store in Europe on the first floor of Paris department store Galeries Lafayette, to house its Premire and J12 lines in addition to the new Mademoiselle Priv collection. The 25sqm concession is decorated in the brand’s signature black, beige and gold.

Source: WWD

Chopard, Abu Dhabi

Chopard has launched its latest boutique at Abu Dhabi’s Marina Mall, in partnership with Abu Dhabi distributor Al Manara International Jewellery. Created by architect Thierry Despont, the dcor reflects that of a welcoming living room boasting fine woods for the floors and leather for the wall panels, store fixtures and furniture fronts and luscious velvet for curtains and upholstery.

Source: Luxos

Christian Louboutin, London

Christian Louboutin has unveiled its first store dedicated to men in the United Kingdom, to carry a range of shoes, sneakers, bags and accessories. The 170sqm Dover Street flagship has been realised by New York architects 212box, the same architects responsible for Christian Louboutin stores worldwide.

Source: FashionMag

Dior Homme, Miami

Dior Homme is the latest brand to launch in Miami’s new Design District, showcasing sleek architecture, minimalist decor, and luxe materials. To highlight the opening, Dior Homme collaborated with artist and photographer, Bruce Weber, to curate an exclusive film titled, “Can I Make the Music Fly,” that can be viewed here.

Source: The Fashionisto

Elie Saab, Geneva

Elie Saab has opened a new 155sqm boutique overlooking Lake Leman in Geneva, Switzerland. Saab himself, in collaboration with architect Chakib Richani, has designed the dual-level space. The store will showcase the designer’s accessories and ready-to-wear items from both the autumn and winter 2012-2013 and pre-fall 2012 collections.

Source: VMSD

Eterniti, London

London-based boutique luxury carmaker, Eterniti Motors, has officially launched its first showroom with a 930sqm facility in Park Royal, northwest London. Eterniti-owned showrooms will open in Asia in 2013, beginning with Hong Kong, which will serve as the company’s Asia-Pacific hub.

Source: Eterniti

Georg Jensen, London

Danish luxury lifestyle brand Georg Jensen, has unveiled its newest concession in Selfridges, London, designed by British architects Mark Pinney Associates. The 20sqm space is housed within the store’s designer jewellery room, showcasing fine jewellery, luxury fashion jewellery as well as the heritage range and contemporary silver pieces.

Source: Retail Jeweller

Gucci, Gurgaon

Gucci has opened its fifth and largest store in India at The Oberoi in Gurgaon, New Delhi, in keeping with the new design concept by Creative Director Frida Giannini. The near-400sqm space has been realised in ribbed glass, warm polished gold, smoked mirror and smoked bronze glass, recalling the elegance and richness of the Art Deco era.

Source: Daily Mail

Hublot, Atlanta, Abu Dhabi, Dalian, Manila

Hublot has unveiled the first of five North American boutiques to open in the coming three years, with a 92sqm space in Atlanta, operated in partnership with Ares Distributors. The brand has also opened a second boutique in Abu Dhabi, and a second boutique in Dalian, in partnership with Jinhua Watch & Jewelry.

Finally, the very first Hublot boutique in the Philippines has debuted at the newly opened Bonifacio High Street Central mall, Manila. The boutique design concept creatively reflects Hublot’s DNA of luxury and innovative design, bringing to life its vision of fusion.

Source: Hublot

Ittierre, Milan

Ittierre Group – producer of contemporary lines such as Pierre Balmain, C’N’C, Aquascutum, GF Ferr, Galliano and Karl Lagerfeld Paris – has debuted its first temporary department store in Milan. Housed over 1000sqm in Palazzo Gallarati Scotti, IT’S 30 MANZONI will offer principal collections of the group’s licensed brands.

Source: Vogue Italia

IWC, Beijing, Miami, Sao Paulo

IWC has unveiled flagship boutiques in Beijing, Miami & Sao Paulo. The Beijing store features a 300sqm bi-level glass cube facade, a brainchild of in-house designers and architects. Each boutique is fitted out with sumptuous dark woods and exquisite materials, inviting customers to explore the six fascinating watch families along with boutique-exclusive editions.

Source: IWC

Jaguar Land Rover, Beijing

Jaguar Land Rover has inaugurated its100th retail space in China, with the Beijing Changjiushida 4S Center in the heart of the city. The state-of-the-art repair centre and showroom, operated in partnership with the Changjiu Group, will have a workforce of around 110 people.

Source: Luxuo

Jitrois, Beijing

In partnership with Keyijili Ltd, Jean-Claude Jitrois has opened a flagship store in Beijing, marking the brands first boutique in Asia. The 250sqm space has been designed by Christophe Pillet, the architect responsible for all of the brands stores, in a luxury shopping centre in the Chaoyang district of the Chinese capital.

Source: FashionMag

Marni, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenyang

Marni has unveiled three Chinese flagship boutiques, in Shanghai’s REEL shopping centre, Nanjing’s Deji Plaza and a store in Shenyang, brining its presence to nine locations in the country. Marni creative director Consuelo Castiglioni worked closely with architecture firm Sybarite, the creators of the brand’s Beijing store, to create the spaces.

Source: Luxuo

Montblanc, Abu Dhabi

Montblanc has opened its latest boutique in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, offering the exclusive Bespoke Nib Service, which is currently available in just four Montblanc boutiques worldwide. The store will house luxury watches, jewellery and leather goods, as well as writing instruments and its customisation service. Curacao boutique pictured

Source: Luxos

Pucci, New York City

Pucci creative director Peter Dundas has unveiled the world’s largest Pucci store in New York, designed in collaboration with French architect Joseph Dirand, modelled after the Palazzo Pucci in Florence. The 250sqm store will form the design basis for future retail locations and feature the entire collection of Pucci ready-to-wear and accessories.

Source: Bloginity

TAG Heuer, Geneva

TAG Heuer has opened its first boutique in Geneva, with a 100sqm space located on Rue Robert-Card. The store will house the brand’s Lifestyle collection of accessories, as well as a range of sunglasses and luxury communication devices, Meridiist, Link and Racer, specially conceived by TAG Heuer.

Source: FHH

Vacheron Constantin, Lucerne

Vacheron Constantin has chosen Lucerne, in German-speaking Switzerland, for its latest boutique at 10 Kapellplatz. This warm and intimate setting is designed to offer a full immersion into the world of a company combining tradition with dynamic creativity.

Source: FHH

For more in the series of The Latest Boutiques, please see our most recent editions as follows:

- The Latest Boutiques: Chlo, Brioni & Shang Xia
- The Latest Boutiques: Berluti, Dior & Saint Laurent Paris
- The Latest Boutiques: Hublot, Breguet & Assouline