Michael Kors is pleased to announce that it will open its largest
Japanese flagship store this fall, on Chuo Street in Tokyo’s renowned
Ginza district. The store will be the first in the world to carry every
category offered by the global luxury lifestyle brand.
“This is a very exciting opening,” says Michael Kors. “Ginza is one of
the world’s great shopping neighborhoods, in one of the greatest fashion
cities, so it’s both exciting and appropriate that we’re debuting this
very special store in Tokyo. I look forward to welcoming our customers
to the new store, and sharing with them the mix of sophistication,
glamour and ease that defines everything we design.”
The store, which measures approximately 7,800 square feet, will reflect
the new design concept unveiled last year at the Jing’An Kerry Centre in
Shanghai, including a shimmering exterior facade inspired by Michael
Kors’ signature use of metallics and texture. The facade, designed by
Michael Kors’ in-house design team, consists of luminous screens made of
unique, light-reflective facets set within a grid of internally lit
recesses. The effect is elegant and kinetic, evoking the light-catching
allure of a sequined gown. A large-scale video screen covers the balance
of the second- and third-story facade, while the ground floor features
large storefront windows framed in Bianco Dolomiti marble.
The interior of the store will reflect the signature jet set glamour of
the Michael Kors brand, with polished stainless steel fixtures, white
marble flooring, Macassar wood and zebra-skin accents used to create a
luxurious and inviting atmosphere. Women’s ready-to-wear will occupy the
upper floor, housed in a sophisticated, exclusive environment designed
to complement both the Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors
labels. Here shoppers can browse, try on clothes and consult with the
store’s personal stylists in an ambience of calm and complete
indulgence. This floor will also showcase a grand shoe salon. On the
ground floor, handbags from Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael
Kors will be showcased in a variety of dramatic displays, along with
curated presentations of accessories, watches, jewelry and eyewear. The
lower level will be dedicated to menswear and men’s accessories, making
the Ginza flagship the first freestanding Michael Kors store in Japan to
offer menswear.
“Japan is a key market for our continued development in Asia,” says John
Idol, Chairman and CEO of Michael Kors. “The importance of Tokyo to
luxury and fashion retailing makes this the right place and time to open
our first store showcasing every facet of the Michael Kors brand. We
look forward to offering the full breadth of our product assortment,
presented with our signature glamour, chic and superlative service, to
our Japanese customers and tourists traveling to Tokyo.”
ABOUT MICHAEL KORS
Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury
accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in
1981, currently produces a range of products through his Michael Kors
and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, including accessories, footwear,
watches, jewelry, men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, and a full line of
fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated, either directly or
through licensing partners, in some of the most prestigious cities in
the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan,
Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
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