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ASIA NEWS INBRIEF

NEW FLAGSHIP SITE FOR PALACE
AEDAS-DESIGNED SNOW MOUNTAIN GLITTERS IN THE CAN DESIGN ANOUNCES COMPLETION Palace has opened its largest flagship store globally
in Seoul, coinciding with the UK streetwear brand’s
HEART OF CHENGDU OF WF CENTRAL B1 RENOVATION expansion across Asia. Located in Apgujeong, a busy
shopping destination for luxury and streetwear
in the South Korean capital, the new Palace Seoul
Led by Aedas Founder and Chairman Keith Griffiths The emerging architectural and deisgn
and Global Design Principal Leo Liu, the team has firm, CAN DESIGN, has announced the location spans a total of 5,037sq ft of retail space
created a vibrant immersive retail mall with an alluring successful completion of its inaugural project across two floors.
architectural form. in Mainland China - the WF CENTRAL B1
The mall is situated in the heart of Chunxi Road, RENOVATION in Beijing. Entrusted with SALOMON LANDS IN SINGAPORE
enjoying a prestigious location that is conveniently leading the transformative upgrade of this French footwear brand Salomon has opened a new
accessible. The design draws inspiration from snow iconic destination, CAN has redefined the store in Singapore, marking its physical retail debut
mountains, incorporating the fierce and magnificent luxury retail experience for a new era, in the Southeast Asia region. Located in Raffles City
geometric language into the architectural design. delivering the entrance façade upgrade, Shopping Centre, the new Singapore store boasts the
The jagged form adopts metal panels with iridescent interiors and signage design of Level B1. full range of Salomon mountain sports and lifestyle
coating, glittering under different shades of sunlight. Since its grand opening in 2018, WF products including the ‘Sportstyle’ collection and the
Meanwhile the aluminum spectra colour panel façade CENTRAL, has been Hongkong Land’s ‘S/Lab’ performance running collections.
under changing rays of sun light allow the building to leading premium lifestyle retail destination,
present different scenes under various lighting conditions continuously evolving its customer service
resembling the transformation of the snow mountains to deliver an unparalleled retail experience. POP-UP CAFE UNVEILED IN SEOUL
throughout the day. Inside, the escalators optimise the The recent renovation elevates WF The Italian fragrance brand, Acqua di Parma,
circulation and lead visitors to three themed zones. CENTRAL’s position, aiming to set a new renowned for its Italian heritage and Milanese
standard for luxury lifestyle retail in Beijing. creativity, has brought a touch of Italy to Seoul
with the enchanting Acqua di Parma Yellow Café.
CHARLES & KEITH TAKES ITS NEW Designed by Dorothée Meilichzon, the new café
seamlessly blends Italian charm with the vibrant and
STORE DESIGN TO KYOTO energetic spirit of Seoul.

Singapore’s Charles & Keith has opened to try on the brand’s shoes on the store’s EMART TO LAUNCH IN CAMBODIA
a new store in Japan’s Kyoto, unveiling its second floor. South Korean convenience store chain EMart24
new store design in partnership with David The floor, in semi-polished reconstructed has announced it will open its first Cambodia
Chipperfield Architects Milan. stone, are a contrast with the roughness of store this June, with plans to expand to 100 stores
Located in Shijo-dori, the iconic shopping the walls, while the ceiling in plaster comes in the Southeast Asian nation with five years. The
belt that runs east to west through the to life with linear lighting that “enlivens” Cambodia entry comes two months after the
heart of Japan’s cultural capital, the Charles the space and spotlights the brand’s latest retailer signed a master franchise agreement, with
& Keith duplex store reveals the fashion collections. Saihan Partners in December last year.
brand’s new flagship concept, including The store’s lower façade serves as a
walls, composed of panels sprayed with decorative filter between its interior and
lime-based plaster, with recycled aluminium exterior, made up of glazed ivory-coloured NEW PARLOUR OPENS ITS DOORS
shelves integrated into a sequence of niches Italian terracotta tiles that are overlapped Havmor, a part of LOTTE Wellfood Co. Ltd and
NARS COSMETICS, THE GLOBAL MAKEUP BRAND FOUNDED BY MAKEUP ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER FRANÇOIS NARS, HAS OPENED ITS FIRST STANDALONE BOUTIQUE IN NEW for products to be displayed on. to generate a three-dimensional surface. one of India’s largest and most beloved ice cream
DELHI, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIA. THE 300SQ FT BOUTIQUE FEATURES A THREE-SIDED STOREFRONT WITH LARGER-THAN-LIFE VISUALS PHOTOGRAPHED BY FRANÇOIS NARS, The new concept also boasts a series of Separated by a canopy is the upper façade, brands, has opened its first ice cream parlour -
MODERN AMENITIES, LARGE FORMAT MEDIA FOR STYLISED AND CAMPAIGN FILMS AND A SLEEK DESIGN CONCEIVED BY FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR FRANÇOIS NARS coloured resin shelves that are juxtaposed which has been kept simple to reveal the
AND FABRIEN BARON, OF NEW YORK DESIGN FIRM BARON & BARON. THE FIRST BOUTIQUE AT SELECT CITYWALK MALL, NEW DELHI FOLLOWS A SUCCESSFUL NATIONWIDE Havfunn, in Nadiad, Gujarat, With this opening, the
LAUNCH OF THE BRAND AND PRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF NARS COSMETICS. with aluminium pieces, alongside display authenticity of the existing building – one total number of Havfunn ice cream parlours has
tables in translucent carmine-red and of the few typical Kyoto shophouses left on reached 54 across Gujarat and a grand total of 234
INTELLIGENTSIA LAUNCHES HARRY WINSTON OPENS NEW emerald green resins and rounded sofas in the street - with a rough Japanese plaster across India.
finish adding character to the surface.
a rich burgundy fabric, inviting customers
SOUTH KOREA CAFE LOCATION IN HANGZHOU
FITFLOP UNVEILS
American coffee house Intelligentsia has made its international American diamond jeweller Harry Winston has announced the LATEST CONCEPT
debut with the opening of a cafe in South Korea. Situated in Seoul’s opening of its newest retail salon in Hangzhou, China. Located on
Seochon neighbourhood, the new Intelligentsia location opens in the first floor of the Hangzhou Tower, in the heart of the Wulin
partnership with long-term Seoul-based distributor, MH Partners. commercial district, the new 140sq m store will house Harry FitFlop, the global engineering brand renowned
Since 2015, Intelligentsia’s packaged coffee and ready-to-drink Winston’s complete range of jewellery and timepiece collections, for its ergonomically optimised footwear, has
products have been available in South Korea across premium coffee including diamonds and rare gemstones. announced the opening of its latest store in
shops and via the Market Kurly e-commerce platform. Outside, the store’s travertine stone façade is accented with Pattaya Beach, Thailand, in partnership with CMG.
As a local partner, MH Partners worked closely with JAB-Holding four light boxes on the street level, while the entrance inside of This latest launch represents a pivotal moment
backed Intelligentsia on store design, menu development and barista the tower features the house’s gated entry way embellished with in FitFlop’s global retail expansion strategy,
training for its Seoul debut. signature gold rosette motifs. consolidating the success of its existing network
“We are excited to further our commitment to the specialty Inside, the interior offers a soft taupe and grey color palette, of over 145 standalone FitFlop stores in some of
community in South Korea where a growing number of coffee punctuated with custom designed lacquer and antique furniture, the most vibrant footwear markets in the world.
drinkers share our passion for extraordinary coffee. We believe silks and bespoke chandeliers reflect a variation on traditional Located in the prestigious Central Pattaya at
coffee is a culinary experience,” said James McLaughlin, CEO, Winston style. The store layout features dedicated areas for the Pattaya Beach, the new store reflects FitFlop’s
Intelligentsia Coffee. “Our goal is to bring this perspective to South house’s fine jewellery and timepieces, bridal collections and high all-new retail design concept and strengthens
Korea and showcase the best we have to offer in premium specialty jewellery, in addition to a private selling room offering a discreet and the brand’s commitment to showcasing its
coffee experiences, hospitality and service.” highly personalised shopping experience. exceptional technology to its consumers.

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