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A Passion for Creation
Etoile La Boutique Flagship Store
Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, UAE
Since its inception 40 years ago, Etoile Group has carved out a niche in the Middle
East’s retail market and today they are a boutique firm with dedicated personnel
equipped with expertise and a personalised approach appertaining to coveted
luxury fashion and lifestyle brands. Here, RLI spends some time with Ingie
Chalhoub, Founder & President of Etoile Group to speak about the evolution of
the business.
riven by a passion for fashion and art, Ingie her clients’ expectations, listening to their needs and
Chalhoub has always worked hard to achieve ensuring she creates memorable experiences through
Dher goals – combining her creative and business moments of personal discovery.
skills. When planning the next steps for the company, she Today, Etoile Group represents over 50 high-end brands
continues to truly believe in listening to her intuition and this within their multi-brand Etoile La Boutique stores, which
is something that has been engrained in her throughout the were the first of their kind in the region and introduced
Etoile Group journey which began back in 1983 when she brands and represented them across the whole region
was the first to introduce French luxury brands to the region. with exclusive products. The company also works with
In the last four decades as a pioneer in luxury fashion, the best in luxury fashion including Chanel, Valentino, Etro,
Ingie has built the reputation of Etoile by understanding Aquazzura, Ralph Lauren, Tod’s, Yamamay and Hogan.