Design Contract present selection of 5 most amazing luxury jewellery boutiques and jewellery safes around the world. Luxury brands constantly hunt for established architects and designers to apply their academic sensibilities to elevate a brand in order to create an impressive design. For brands and designers, the chance to create a cool concept store is the way to brand their name on the global design stage. The world of retail spaces becomes a battlefield to attract customers and with so many brands on the market, it takes bold strokes to prevail from the rest. Every few months it seems a new flagship has opened, and brands are making their mark on the map with a radical and explosive architectural vision.
Design Contract present selection of 5 most amazing luxury jewellery boutiques and jewellery safes around the world.
Woods Bagot Exclusive Retail Boutique for LK Jewellery
Designed by Woods Bagot, LK Jewellery’s new boutique stores in Melbourne and Sydney speak to their sense of place and boast ‘ultimate prestige’ through the embodiment of clean-lines, combined with a sophisticated and luxurious material palette. The contemporary aim of the concept design for both the Melbourne and Sydney boutiques was to strengthen the image of this strong and cherished family brand, whilst appealing to both the existing clientele and the next generation of customers. Located in Melbourne’s prestigious Crown Entertainment Complex, LK Jewellery’s flagship store sits alongside the world’s leading designers such as Prada, Louis Vuitton and Burberry. Unique to the Melbourne boutique is a double-height V.I.P. room encased with a black high-gloss finish that is housed by a jewel façade – offering clients complete privacy and luxury.
A finishing touch of baf resin panels and led lighting of the jewel façade has also brought the surface to life with an exquisite sparkle just like our selected the sophisticated black lacquered luxury safe. Additionally, distinctive to the Melbourne store is the discreet staircase that wraps around the northern end of the boutique connecting the first and second floor – leading up to LK Jewellery’s studio and office.
Italian fine-jewellery house Pomelatto letest boutique in Hong Kong IFC Mall
The exquisite Italian jewellery maison Pomellato is adored by women – not only for its distinctive jewellery, but also for the brand’s divine, sensual and unconventional spirit. Founded in Milan in 1967, Pomellato was a pioneer in introducing the ‘prêt-à-porter’ concept into the jewellery industry. Its continued ability to create collections that concur with the latest fashion trends is complemented by their dedication to creating a unique style through innovative combinations. Over the years, the brand has won hearts all over the world with their master craftsmanship, elegant details and sophisticated glamour just like our selected luxury safe.
The new Pomellato Boutique is located in the ifc mall, a prestigious location and the most prominent shopping destination in Hong Kong dedicated to luxury shopping. The boutique echoes the elegant and cultivated characteristics of all the international Pomellato stores around the world. The ample display windows shaded by wooden lacquered sheds give a glimpse of the luxurious clear-coloured interiors. Upon entering the glamorous store, the giant frame against the wall and the central golden column provide visual impact, with precious mirrors reflecting the ambient light, perfectly exalting the details of the collections – from colour stones to the seductive and exclusive warmth of rose gold. From the captivating store design to the beautiful floral arrangement and the modern red soft sofa, the shop incorporates contemporary elements into the brand’s signature design, offering a warm and welcoming space for jewellery enthusiasts and fashionistas. It also displays the Pomellato jewellery in the most refined and elegant manner befitting a brand of its stature.
Hublot luxury boutique in Dalian
Swiss luxury watch brand, raised the curtain of its second boutique in Mykal Square, Dalian. Chairman of Hublot, Jean-Claude Biver and Chinese movie star Zhang Fengyi cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony. Hublot timepieces combine traditional watchmaking and innovative technology whiles this new boutique, through low-key luxury decoration, embodies Hublot’s philosophy, ‘The Art of Fusion’ just like selected luxury safe.
Hublot Boutique Dalian at Mykal has 86 square meters, it is the second boutique opened by Hublot cooperating with its partner Jinhua Watch & Jewelry. The decoration expresses the brand concept ‘The Art of Fusion’ through the combination of different materials such as stainless steel, carbon fiber, aluminum, timber, leather, natural rubber and glass.
Van Cleef & Arpels luxury boutique in New York’s 5th Avenue
Located at 744 Fifth Avenue since 1942, Van Cleef & Arpels’ emblematic New York boutique has reopened following a major renovation. The curtain rises on an Art Deco-inspired concept created by the Jouin Manku Studio. The well-known duo formed by designer Patrick Jouin and architect Sanjit Manku has already created interiors for the Maisons in Place Vendôme and Hong Kong – Landmark Prince’s.
From the moment Van Cleef & Arpels first crossed the Atlantic, the Maison established a special relationship with New York. To express the subtle alchemy that has existed between Van Cleef & Arpels and New York since the late 1930s, the Jouin Manku Studio has taken inspiration from the aesthetics of a city famous for its Art Deco architecture. Geometric motifs and ascending vertical lines set the tone for this exceptional decor, whose furnishings have been entirely custom, just like selected luxury safe.
Elegant and aristocratic women have always prized Van Cleef & Arpels, and members of the world’s best-known royal families as well as Hollywood legends have worn Van Cleef & Arpels creations. Marlene Dietrich, Ava Gardner, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Maria Callas, Princess Grace of Monaco, Elizabeth Taylor and Queen Sirikit of Thailand are just a few of the icons of our century who have chosen Van Cleef & Arpels. Today, the most glamorous women seek out the exquisite creations of Van Cleef & Arpels: Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone, Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore, Kristin Scott Thomas, Diane Kruger, Uma Thurman, Zhang Ziyi, among others adorn themselves with Van Cleef & Arpels jewels.
Dior boutique-jewellery store at Place Vendôme in Paris
The shop itself reflects all the glamour and sophistication that the Dior brand suggests, with black marble and oak parquet flooring, silk- and leather-upholstered chairs, creatively lighted ceilings, and a selection of artwork adorning the walls. The apartment-like boutique saves you time and hassle with everything like bags, shoes, watches and jewellery all under one roof. There is a VIP salon where a Louis XVI style marble fireplace stands where couture evening dresses hang beautifully on racks. No detail is spared even in the fitting room where the walls are covered by floral embroidered silk wallpaper.
Of course, the store is a showcase for the very high-end jewelry creations of Dior, which include luxury rings, earrings, broaches, necklaces and watches, perfect to store in our selected luxury safe. These products and the artistic interior design, perfect for selected luxury safe, combine to create an atmosphere of incredible extravagance where jewels were displayed, in miniature Dior-houses.
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