TOKYO, April 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
British modern heritage brand Belstaff opens its first flagship store in Tokyo, within the 47,000 m² retail space 'Ginza Six', the cutting edge of modern development and the biggest retail launch in Tokyo this decade.
A private opening event was held in the store, ahead of the public opening on the 20th April. The store holds the first offering of the women's line in Tokyo and the first complete offering of menswear from the brand. This follows Belstaff's launch into the Japanese market in 2016, with retail spaces opened in Matsuzakaya Nagoya, Isetan Tokyo and Kobe.
The opening of a flagship in Tokyo showcases the brand's development in Japan and its continued international expansion and dedication to retail. Global Ambassador and Hollywood A-lister Liv Tyler joined press and guests for the opening.
Liv Tyler the international style and beauty icon, mother of three and daughter of Steven Tyler, has an established career spanning two decades. Liv began modeling at 14 before starring in many films including 'Armageddon' and 'Lord of the Rings'. Liv first worked with Belstaff as Executive Producer on the film 'Outlaws' starring David Beckham. Liv then starred in 'Falling Up', a short Belstaff film following the steps of Amelia Earhart, a female pioneer who embodies the spirit of the modern Belstaff woman. Alongside Creative Director Delphine Ninous, Liv has co-designed and produced two collections for Belstaff, and her latest Spring Summer 17 offering will be available in Ginza Six.
The flagship launches in the same month Belstaff exhibits its first Archive exhibition, 'Hollywood Legends' in the iconic Daikanyama Tsutaya bookstore. This is a celebration of Belstaff's iconic design which influenced many Hollywood films, including: 'The Aviator' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, 'Ironman', 'Dark Knight, 'I am Legend', 'Twilight' etc.
The Tokyo store itself will offer an exclusive 'Ginza Capsule' collection of lighter weight pieces and the first eyewear collection from the brand, all hand made with the finest materials in Japan. The 100sm store is the second biggest retail space in Asia, after Macau, and the biggest retail launch since the flagship in New Bond Street, London.
Gavin Haig, Belstaff CEO said: "Ginza Six, our fourth opening in Japan, shows our fast and strategic expansion in this important market. The Japanese influence on fashion and style can be felt globally, which is why we selected this great country as a key pillar market for Belstaff. The Japanese appreciation and appetite for modern heritage is key to our success here. We are also a brand that continues to innovate, with functionality as important as style. Our successful launch of the ongoing partnership with SOPHNET, showcased a more street style influenced collection, which is synonymous with Tokyo, and was well received all over the world."
"The first launch of our women's business in Japan is at Ginza Six, with Ambassador Liv Tyler attending and representing our modern Belstaff Woman. Ginza Six epitomises the new luxury by offering shoppers an experience of the highest quality. We are thrilled to be a part of this historic opening, an important milestone in the brand's 93 year history."
About BELSTAFF
Belstaff is a modern British heritage brand steeped in the spirit of adventure, protecting independent spirits to venture free. In Belstaff, the fearless explorer and the stylish alike will discover clothing for a contemporary lifestyle influenced by Belstaff's rich 93 year history, yet firmly rooted in the present and forever forward-looking.
Belstaff is headquartered in London and showrooms reside there and in New York and Munich. Belstaff is currently sold through its flagship on New Bond Street, and 12 stores in Europe, the United States and Asia, through select wholesale distribution worldwide and on http://www.belstaff.com.
