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Maison Kitsune makes Thai debut at Bangkok’s EmQuartier

By Wei ZhangJapan
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Maison Kitsune has opened Thailand’s first Kitsune boutique and cafe at EmQuartier shopping center in Bangkok. The boutique and cafe occupy a 145sqm area with two entrances. The store design is a fusion of Japanese and Parisian style.

The boutique’s facade features three white arches, “creating an impression of the endless sky”. The brand’s latest collection is displayed behind the glass windows. Located in the middle of the entrance is the brand’s signature Fox.

The store interior features brass frames and wooden elements in contrast with white walls and marble floors. Meanwhile, the Kitsune cafe wall features “ Japanese-inspired panels in varnished bamboo stalks, a nod to Thai traditional craftsmanship”. The cafe houses an outdoor area with four tables set up in front of the store.

The cafe offers a variety of drinks to pair with sweet and savory treats. The Cafe Kitsune collection of tableware, ready-to-wear and accessories is also available to bring home.

Maison Kitsune is a French-Japanese electronic music record label and fashion brand created in 2002 by Gildas Loaec, Masaya Kuroki and London-based company Abake.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the size of Maison Kitsune's new boutique and cafe in Bangkok?

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The new Maison Kitsune boutique and cafe at EmQuartier shopping centre occupies a 145 square metre area. The space has been designed with two separate entrances for visitors to use.

Q.

How is the design of the new Maison Kitsune store described?

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The store design combines Japanese and Parisian influences, featuring brass frames, wooden elements, white walls, and marble floors. The facade includes three white arches, while the cafe wall incorporates Japanese-inspired varnished bamboo panels.

Q.

What range of products and services are available at the new Kitsune location?

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The boutique displays the brand’s latest fashion collection, and the cafe offers various drinks with sweet and savoury treats. Also, the Cafe Kitsune collection of tableware, ready-to-wear, and accessories is available for purchase.

Q.

Who were the founders of Maison Kitsune and when was the company established?

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Maison Kitsune was founded in 2002 by Gildas Loaec, Masaya Kuroki, and the London-based company Abake. It operates as both a French-Japanese electronic music record label and a fashion brand.

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