Galeries Lafayette – the nation’s largest department store – will host a special event in Dubai at its premises on April 14th, 2010; to showcase its latest fashion collections using a very stylish and glamorous setup. The fashion show will bring together the company’s valued brands under one roof to illustrate the unique set of products that Galeries Lafayette offers making it the ultimate destination for fashion enthusiasts and shoppers.
Established in 2009, The Galleries Lafayette is a department store that differentiate itself from all other department stores by offering a French vision of a stylish lifestyle. This lifestyle expresses itself mainly through its unique French vision of fashion but also with home decoration and soon with the Gourmet it will offer a new perspective on food. With a total area of 215,000 square feet, Galeries Lafayette’s massive, three-storey shop at the Dubai Mall keeps the French fashion spirit truly alive in the shopping capital of the Middle East. Plenty of space to make shopping a breeze, modern and chic interior design, and a countless array of the most fashionable labels under one roof makes a visit to Galeries Lafayette an unforgettable experience.
“Dubai is a unique location in the Middle East where East and West meet. It succeeded in positioning itself as a hub which created a sufficient interest to attract tourists from all over the world additional to its developed economy that welcomed an international operation as Galeries Lafayette to be on board; of course not forgetting Dubai Mall – the biggest mall in the world – where we are proud to be part of its premises that definitely matches our brand’s criteria to its level best†says Michel Abchee, CEO of Galeries Lafayette Dubai.
The fashion show will combine the latest in modern architecture and fashion with a wide range of shopping and exclusive international and French brands such as Balmain, Maje, Sandro, Zadig et Voltaire, Athe by Vanessa Bruno, Rene Derhy, Marithe+Francois Girbaud and Comptoir des Cotonniers, and it will be a testament to Galeries Lafayette’s constant evolution and innovation in lifestyle shopping.
“We are really excited to be showcasing the latest fashion collections at this event for our visitors to experience and enjoy. Being committed to our relationship with our brands, we will be utilizing the unique vibe that our store offers to give our visitors an excellent opportunity to participate in an extravagant journey highlighting the latest in fashion trends and styles,†said Pascal Abchee, General Manager of Galeries Lafayette Dubai.
Major international brands such as Burberry, Givenchy, Lancel, Casa Dei, Balmain, Marithe+Francoise Girbaud, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Kartell, Andrew Martin, or Dalloyau are also available in the store, along with trendy accessories by both established and emerging designers. In women’s apparel, the bestsellers are Balmain, Celyn B – Elisabetha Franchi, Givenchy, Manoush and Karen Millen, as well as in-house brands Avant Premiere, Jodhpur, and Briefing.
“Anybody who adheres to a high end lifestyle can find something appropriate to his pocket at Galeries Lafayette. Our vision is to make this lifestyle accessible and enjoyable to all our customers and to ensure that they will always find a huge range of brands that goes with their budget and style and we must admit that since we are untreatable about quality and innovation, we tend to cater to an educated customer with a certain purchasing power†says Pascal Abchee, General Manager of Galeries Lafayette Dubai.
Additionally, the finely furnished Eric Kayser on the third floor, adjacent to the home furnishings section, is a great place for shoppers to take a break. Red Box, a five-star restaurant that’s been recently launched, promises to satisfy the culinary tastes of food aficionados of every stripe.
“Since the launch of the Red Box weeks ago; we are offering a new experience in stylish French dining. This summer we will be launching the Gourmet – in relation to “Lafayette Gourmet†in Paris – a 4000 square meters restaurant that will offer the best of French gastronomy next to a selection of the finest of “epicerie†from around the world†says Pascal Abchee, General Manager of Galeries Lafayette Dubai
With an extraordinary store concept and a seemingly endless range of choices to impress the world-class consumer, Galeries Lafayette is on its way to becoming one of the stars of Dubai’s luxury shopping scene at this special event that will take place on April the 14th starting at 6:00pm and 8:00pm.
