International luxury brands down in Brisbane
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Luxury brands are descending on Brisbane, with fashion house Saint Laurent opening its first store in Queensland at QueensPlaza on March 28, ahead of arrivals from Fendi and Dior slated for later this year.
The new store, Saint Laurent’s sixth Australian store, has an architectural design that features three types of marble and refined detailing accented with anodised gold, mirrored stainless steel and leather joinery.
“The arrival of Saint Laurent, another first to Brisbane, further cements QueensPlaza’s position as the city’s leading luxury retail and lifestyle destination,” said Pamela Wakeford, centre manager.
Saint Laurent joins a slew of luxury retailers already located at the centre, including Chanel, Burberry, Tiffany and Co, Zimmermann, Scanlan Theodore and Camilla.
Italian fashion house Fendi is poised to unveil its new boutique mid-year and Stanton café and bar will also open in the coming months. The new café will have a dining and bar experience including an outdoor terrace overlooking the Queen Street Mall.
Queensland has also recently welcomed fashion jewellery brand APM Monaco, which opened a new store in Brisbane’s high street, joining a suite of luxury fashion retailers along MacArthur Central.
The new store features the retailer’s traditional handcrafted jewellery pieces along with some most recent collections like open chokers with sky silver and zarconia meteorites, and asymmetric underlobe earrings and jackets.
“Precision Group is proud to welcome APM Monaco to MacArthur Central where it will sit alongside some of the best international and national retailers fronting Edward Street Brisbane, where Brisbane City Council have invested $11.8 million into a beautification project of the precinct,” said Colleen Middlemass, centre and state asset manager.
Middlemass said the new store will complement the area’s “luxe offering with a fashion focus on new trends from across the globe”.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which other luxury brands are expected to open stores in Brisbane later this year, besides Saint Laurent?
Which other luxury brands are expected to open stores in Brisbane later this year, besides Saint Laurent?
Italian fashion house Fendi and Dior are slated to open new stores in Brisbane later this year. Fendi is expected to unveil its new boutique around the middle of the year.
Q.What are some of the key design features of the new Saint Laurent store at QueensPlaza?
What are some of the key design features of the new Saint Laurent store at QueensPlaza?
The new Saint Laurent store features an architectural design incorporating three types of marble and refined detailing. It is accented with anodised gold, mirrored stainless steel, and leather joinery.
Q.Where is the new APM Monaco store located in Brisbane, and what is its focus?
Where is the new APM Monaco store located in Brisbane, and what is its focus?
The new APM Monaco store is located in Brisbane’s high street, specifically at MacArthur Central. It focuses on handcrafted jewellery pieces and recent collections like open chokers and asymmetric earrings.
Q.What specific investment has Brisbane City Council made in the precinct where MacArthur Central is located?
What specific investment has Brisbane City Council made in the precinct where MacArthur Central is located?
Brisbane City Council has invested £11.8 million into a beautification project for the precinct around Edward Street. This area is home to MacArthur Central and various international and national retailers.
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