New York milestones for Japanese jeweller Tasaki
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Japanese luxury jewellery Tasaki plans to open its first US standalone store in New York City next year.
It will also be the retailer’s first directly run store in the US.
Tasaki also has a directly run store in London, plus an outlet at Hong Kong’s Lee Garden. The brand is already available at Barneys New York and Dover Street Market in New York City, Ikram in Chicago, The Webster in Miami and Capitol in North Carolina.
Founded in 1954, Tasaki began producing and selling pearls domestically before opening a design office in 1962 to create other jewellery designs. In 2009, the company hired New York City-based designer Thakoon Panichgul as creative director.
Tasaki jewellery is available in nine countries including China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan.
Questions & Answers
Q.Will Tasaki's new US store be its first directly run outlet in the country?
Will Tasaki's new US store be its first directly run outlet in the country?
Yes, the new New York City store will be the retailer’s first directly run store in the US. Tasaki also operates a directly run store in London.
Q.When did Tasaki first start creating jewellery designs beyond pearls?
When did Tasaki first start creating jewellery designs beyond pearls?
Tasaki began producing and selling pearls domestically after its founding in 1954. It opened a design office in 1962 to create other jewellery designs.
Q.Which current New York City retailers already stock Tasaki jewellery?
Which current New York City retailers already stock Tasaki jewellery?
Tasaki jewellery is currently available at Barneys New York and Dover Street Market in New York City. It is also sold at other US retailers.
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