Baccarat crystal opens in Beijing
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French fine crystal manufacturer Baccarat has opened its first Chinese flagship store, in Beijing’s China Central Place complex.
A stainless-steel mirror at its storefront draws attention to the two-storey boutique outlet, designed byGilles & Boissier of France.
Attending the opening ceremony were Baccarat crystal global CEO Daniela Riccardi and Beijing Guohua Real Estate chairman Fang Chao. Singer Lin Yi Lun was among the guests. The Beijing opening follows the company launching a luxury hotel in New York last year to mark its 250th anniversary.
Baccarat’s history goes back 200 years, and it represents the French art of living, according to theChina Central Place website. The new store offers an extensive product display, and includes many elements of the Baccarat flagship store in Paris, including a bar. Its decor also combines French and Chinese elements, with a Zenith 64-light chandelier illuminating the crystal works on display.
Some of the products being offered are limited edition, including the Sun Mirror designed by Georges Chevalier in 1948, a set of crystal chess pieces by Oki Sato, founder of the Japanese design studioNendo, vases by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, and panthers by French sculptor Jan Tésar.
Baccarat’s store is on the ground floor of China Central Place, which is in the Trade Center in Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. Among its international brands the mall also features Apple, Meissen, Rimowa and Tesla.
Questions & Answers
Q.What significant event did Baccarat celebrate last year, preceding this store opening?
What significant event did Baccarat celebrate last year, preceding this store opening?
Last year, Baccarat launched a luxury hotel in New York to mark its 250th anniversary. This event took place prior to the opening of its first Chinese flagship store in Beijing.
Q.Which specific design elements connect the new Beijing store to Baccarat's existing flagship in Paris?
Which specific design elements connect the new Beijing store to Baccarat's existing flagship in Paris?
The new Beijing store includes many elements from Baccarat's Paris flagship store. It features a bar and incorporates a Zenith 64-light chandelier as part of its decor, illuminating the crystal works on display.
Q.Can you name some of the designers whose limited-edition products are available at the new Beijing store?
Can you name some of the designers whose limited-edition products are available at the new Beijing store?
The new store offers limited-edition products by several designers. These include the Sun Mirror by Georges Chevalier, crystal chess pieces by Oki Sato of Nendo, vases by Marcel Wanders, and panther sculptures by Jan Tésar.
Q.Where exactly is the new Baccarat store located within the China Central Place complex?
Where exactly is the new Baccarat store located within the China Central Place complex?
The Baccarat store is situated on the ground floor of the China Central Place complex. This complex is located in the Trade Center in Jianguo Road, within Beijing's Chaoyang District.
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