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ASIA NEWS INBRIEF

AQUAZZURA EVOKES AN ITALIAN GARDEN CASIO LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE BAMFORD TO MAKE HK DEBUT
The brand, a British wellness and lifestyle
WITH ITS NEW BOUTIQUE LAUNCH IN DELHI STORE AT KAMLA NAGAR company that was established by Lady Bamford, is
embarking on a bold expansion into Hong Kong.
The brand’s new store has openedin St/ Francis
Aquazzura has announced the opening of its first-ever store in India inside Casio Computer Co. Ltd, headquartered Yard in the Star Street Precinct of Wan Chai,
the exclusive Chanakya Mall in New Delhi, in partnership with DS Luxury in Japan and the parent company of Casio offering a sanctuary amidst the hustle and bustle
Retail Limited, a Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group) entity. India, has launched its exclusive store in of Hong Kong.
Doused in the house’s signature delicate aqua hue, the overall inspiration Kamla Nagar.
evokes the summery glory of an Italian garden blooming with colourful With this brand new opening, the CHAUMET ADDS TO PRESENCE
flowers and fruit. The principal decorative element of the boutique, which company has strengthened its retail French jewellery house Chaumet has inaugurated
is illuminated by three arched-shaped windows, is the geometric elegance footprint to 64 stores across India with the its first boutique in Thailand at Iconsiam, Siam
of the trellis, interpreted in various ways. fifth exclusive Casio store in New Delhi. Piwat Group’s retail destination nestled along
For example, on the ceiling, the trellis motif appears as wall art with Located in the heart of Kamla Nagar the Chao Phraya River. This milestone boutique
colorful branches replete with flowers, oranges and lemons, sinuously market, a vibrant hub for Delhi University marks Chaumet’s strategic expansion within the
weaving through the typical gridwork. On each side, four pineapples, the students, the new Casio Exclusive store Asia-Pacific region, following successful ventures in
emblem of Aquazzura’s world, liven up the scene. is poised to become an emblem of Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi in 2023.
With a total of 10 new openings this year, 2024 will be a particularly trendsetting timepieces, as it seeks to
prolific year for Aquazzura’s retail expansion, which focuses on Asia and blend Japanese quality and craftsmanship JONAK MAKES ITS ASIAN DEBUT
the Middle East with new units in Bahrain, Kuwait, Riyadh and soon Jeddah. with sophisticated style through its
creativity and contribution. French footwear brand Jonak has entered Asia
for the first time, debuting with a Hong Kong store
in K11 Musea, Tsim Sha Tsui. The move marks a
EA ROOFTOP, A NEW FLAGSHIP F&B significant leap for the brand, which has captivated
fashion lovers across Europe with its quintessential
AND LIFESTYLE HUB LAUNCHES Parisian styles. This foray marks a strategic move to
tap into the Asian market.

With an aim to bolster Bangkok’s culinary Thailand’s food and tourism landscapes. BROADWAY OPENS A FLAGSHIP
landscape, Asset World Corporation Teaming up with culinary maestro
Entrepreneur Vivek Biyani has opened the
(AWC), a Thailand-based integrated Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, EA introduces first flagship store of its experiential commerce
lifestyle real estate group, has unveiled Nobu Bangkok, the world’s highest Nobu concept ‘Broadway’ in New Delhi under venture
EA Rooftop at The Empire, the highest restaurant, promising an exceptional building company Think 9. The store is located in
rooftop lifestyle and F&B destination in dining experience. Ambience Mall in Vasant Kunj and spans an area of
the heart of Bangkok. EA also debuts the highest chef’s table over 25,000sq ft housing over 115 new age brands
Spanning six storeys and a rooftop, the encounter in Thailand at EA Chef’s Table, across categories like fashion and lifestyle.
new landmark promises to elevate the featuring culinary creations by three
city’s dining scene, offering a luxurious Michelin-starred chefs. This will include
THE ELAN GROUP HAVE ANNOUNCED THE OPENING OF SHOPPER STOP’S FIRST-EVER HOME STOP OUTLET IN GURUGRAM AT ELAN MIRACLE MALL, LOCATED NINTENDO MUSEUM LAUNCHES
AT SECTOR 84 IN GURUGRAM. SPANNING OVER 15,000SQ FT, THIS OUTLET AIMS TO PROVIDE END-TO-END HOME DECOR SOLUTIONS UNDER ONE ROOF. ELAN experience with 360-degree views of the first rooftop restaurant by Michelin-
MIRACLE MALL IS ALSO HOME TO SHOPPERS STOP’S INTUNE OUTLET. THE NEWLY LAUNCHED GURUGRAM STORE IS THE NINTH HOME STOP FORMAT STORE the Bangkok skyline and the Chao Phraya starred chefs Ton, Thitid Tassanakajohn, Japanese firm Nintendo have opened a museum
IN THE COUNTRY. HOME STOP FEATURES A CURATED COLLECTION OF FURNITURE, BEDDING, BATH AND KITCHEN ACCESSORIES, HOME DECOR ITEMS AND River by day and night. Vicky Cheng and Paulo Airaudo. showcasing its history, where fans of “Super
APPLIANCES. FROM TRAMONTINA, BERGNER, NORITAKE AND LUCARIS TO DISTINGUISHED INDIAN NAMES SUCH AS SPACES, DDECOR, MASPAR, PORTICO, Mario”, “The Legend of Zelda” and the Game Boy
WONDERCHEF, CHUMBAK AND ARTTDINOX, THE STORE FEATURES AN ARRAY OF PRODUCTS FROM LEADING BRANDS. Located at The Empire, AWC’s flagship EA Gallery, which is positioned on the and Switch can gain insight into one of the world’s
lifestyle office building in the strategic 55th floor of The Empire, opened its most renowned game makers. The newly-opened
SEVEN BRANDS SET TO JAPAN’S NITORI TO OPEN Sathorn business district, EA is intricately doors earlier this year, offering F&B and museum is located in Uji, near the company’s
designed under the theme “Celebrating
entertainment options amidst panoramic
Kyoto headquarters.
GROW AT KII MUSEA ITS FIRST INDIA STORE The World’s Newest Horizon”, reshaping views of Bangkok.

Defying current market trends in Hong Kong’s retail sector, New World Japan’s furniture retailer Nitori is coming to India, opting for the city of
Development’s K11 Musea announced it will double the footprint of Mumbai to make its debut. Located in Runwal’s R City Mall in Ghatkopar,
seven luxury brands to over 30,000sq ft. the new Nitori Mumbai store will be housed on the third floor of the 1.2
Over the coming four years, Audemars Piguet, Balenciaga, Brunello million square foot mall.
Cucinelli, Loewe, Saint Laurent and Van Cleef & Arpels are poised to The mega mall is home to more than 350 national and international
revamp and upgrade their boutiques at the mall. Prada is preparing to brands like Birkenstock, Aldo, Fabindia, Gap, H&M, Mango, Manyavar,
unveil its inaugural outpost at K11 Musea due within the year. Nautica and Nykd by Nykaa, among others. Nitori’s India entry is part of
“We are excited that many leading luxury brands are expanding at K11 the Tokyo-based company’s rapid expansion plans in Asia.
Musea, especially in the context of current Hong Kong retail sector,” “We are going to accelerate the expansion of our business within the
said Richard Cheung, Executive Vice President of K11 Group.Cheung Asian region, which is expected to achieve significant economic growth
noted: “This is largely the result of the strong performance and very high over the long term and serves as the core of the supply chain that
sales productivity at their current stores at K11 Musea. This reinforces supports the Nitori Group,” said Akio Nitori, representative director
our commitment to the cultural commerce model which benefits both and chairperson of Nitori Holdings Co., adding that the company looks
customers and brand partners at the K11 Art and Cultural District.” to open 200 outlets each year.

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