On 20 December 2009, Hermès will open its very first boutique in Manila, in partnership with Anthony Huang, President of Luxury Concepts, Inc., a subsidiary of Stores Specialists, Inc.
The store, with a retail space of 120 square meters, will be located in the upscale Greenbelt 3 Mall in the city’s CBD in Makati. The boutique was designed by Rena Dumas Architecture Intérieure (RDAI), the Parisian interior architecture agency founded by Rena Dumas who creates the Hermès stores worldwide.
Hermès’ contemporary spirit will emanate from the shapes and composition of a store divided in two main areas: once passing the Hermès Ex-libris threshold, a bright space welcomes the visitors and is followed by a more intimate space dedicated to the ready-to-wear and jewelry. The boutique will carry a wide range of products made with ultimate care by the Hermès craftsmen: bags and luggage, diaries and small leather goods, equestrian pieces, silk, women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, jewelry, watches, belts, gloves, footwear, hats, enamel, art of living, tableware, and perfume.
Hermès was founded in 1837. Since its beginning in Paris as a maker of harnesses and saddles, six generations of enterprising artisans have opened up new domains and conquered new markets. Imbued with respect for the past and enthusiasm for the future, they transmitted to their successors the cult of beautiful materials crafted with excellence, the love of beautiful objects made to last and the spirit of innovation. The company is now led by CEO Patrick Thomas and the Artistic Direction is led by 6th generation family member, Pierre-Alexis Dumas.
24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré Flagship Store in
Hermes (Photog: Quentin Bertoux)
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