October 30, 2008
British fashion brand, Vivienne Westwood opened a new flagship men's only shop in Aoyama, Tokyo on October 16, 2008. The new concept store is uniquely designed, drawing inspiration from the British landmark Stonehenge.
October 30, 2008
Comfort Zone, one of Italy's top beauty spa and cosmetic brands, announced it would be launching in Japan on October 27, as "Comfort Japan." Comfort Zone shops and products are planned for introduction into numerous department stores, spa retailers, and resorts within Japan in the coming months.
October 23, 2008
On October 16th it was formally announced that Mori Trust would be sponsoring development of Sendai Trust City, a new large-scale, multipurpose property development, in Sendai, Japan. Sendai is the largest city in Japan's Tohoku region, and serves as the region's commercial capital. A tower, containing office space and a luxury hotel, is to anchor the new development.
October 23, 2008
InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) has announced it will introduce its boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, to Japan and the Asia pacific region in coming months. IHG currently operates 4 brands, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express already in 19 countries in the region, and is looking to add Hotel Indigo as a new type of offering.
October 16, 2008
Currently, the hot topic among Japans' cosmetics connoisseurs is the grand opening of the Korean Cosmetic store, Hanbang, specializing in utilizing ginseng as an ingredient in its' combination skin care products. The opening will be in the Ginza flagship location on Sunday, October 19th.
October 16, 2008
There is a certain power held in iconic brands. The traditional luxury design signature to La Pelle Guccissma has been introduced again in a new vibrant, living color.
October 09, 2008
Gucci introduces its new 2008-2009 Fall/Winter line of men's suits. There will be three new styles added to the already superior collection: New Manhattan, Tribeca, and Signoria.
October 09, 2008
Kanebo Cosmetics has recently developed a new, top of the line moisturizing foundation to add to their line of "Aging Care" products. The "Dew Superior" line will feature this base makeup series, and will become available on October 16 in 2008.
October 02, 2008
Italian luxury brand Bvlgari, has announced the limited release of a new wristwatch to the Japanese market. The new limited edition watch was developed specifically for the Japanese luxury goods market is not planned for launch anywhere else. The watch will run on a quartz battery, with a new custom face and bracelet design to infuse a fresh, modern image and feature the Bvlgari brand name.
October 02, 2008
A new luxury fragrance shop opened on October 1st, on the 10th floor of Nagoya's Takashimaya department store. Rare and unique fragrances are available newly designed and refurbished shop, forming the largest collection of luxury perfumes in Central Japan's Tokai region.
October 02, 2008
(Paris) Nokia Corporation's luxury brand, the Vertu mobile phone, will be released for sale into world markets in November of this year. The phone is constructed of either titanium or gold, and falls within a price range of $8,900-50,000 USD (roughly 89-500 million Japanese Yen).
1. Daikokuya Launches Online Luxury Handbag Rental Services
3. Korean Cosmetic Brand Opens New Salon Hanbang Ginza 10/19/08 Grand Opening
4. Online shopping for luxury goods in Japan
5. Gucci Café's Tart Heart Special Menu
6. Shiseido and Kanebo compete with premium cosmetics brands
7. Luxury brand Cartier decides to begin their online sales in the Japanese market
8. Chrome Hearts Tokyo - New Sales Approach
9. Kyoto stores compete for luxury brand market and customer attention
