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RAPAPORT... Michael Kors will open its largest Japanese flagship store this fall, on Chuo Street in Tokyo’s renowned Ginza district. The 7,800-square-foot store incorporates the retailer's new design concept that was unveiled at the Jing’An Kerry Centre in Shanghai this past year and includes a shimmering exterior facade inspired by the brand's signature use of metallics and texture. 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. “This is a very exciting opening,” said the company founder, 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.” Inside the store, shoppers will find polished stainless steel fixtures, white marble flooring, Macassar wood and zebra-skin accents all being used to create a luxurious and inviting atmosphere. Women’s ready-to-wear and a grand shoe salon will occupy the upper floor, while curated presentations of accessories, watches, jewelry and eyewear will be placed on the ground floor. The lower level will be dedicated to menswear and men’s accessories.
John Idol, the CEO of Michael Kors, said, “Japan is a key market for our continued development in Asia. 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.”
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