Tiffany & Co. has opened the doorways to a newly reworked Taikoo Li flagship in Chengdu, China.
To commemorate the milestone, Tiffany & Co. hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the boutique with Anthony Ledru, president and chief government officer of Tiffany & Co.; Maxence Kinget, president of Tiffany & Co. Larger China, and actress and mannequin Zhang Ziyi.
“Our new Taikoo Li flagship retailer effortlessly blends Tiffany & Co.’s inventiveness with the distinctive essence of Chengdu. The shop’s façade welcomes purchasers into the world of Tiffany with a charming diamond-inspired design by architect Hugh Dutton whereas the interiors pay homage to Chengdu’s vibrant tradition with distinctive design components all through every ground,” Ledru mentioned by way of electronic mail. “As the primary triplex flagship in China, the Chengdu Taikoo Li retailer demonstrates the home’s unwavering dedication to the area and gives purchasers an opulent environment for discovery and pleasure.”
To rejoice the grand opening, Tiffany & Co. designed a number of one-of-a-kind window shows together with an inventive interpretation of Chengdu Renmin Park, showcasing a glimpse right into a lush bamboo forest with Jean Schlumberger’s Chicken on a Rock motif hovering by layers of verdant foliage, whereas a winding stairway weaves by the bushes. All result in a tranquil pond the place Schlumberger’s design rests in quiet reflection. In line with the model, the window exemplifies Tiffany & Co.’s creativity and craft whereas paying homage to Chengdu.
From March 24 to Could 25, the flagship with host a capsule from the model archives, titled “Wonders from the Tiffany Archives.” The number of archival items tells the story of the home’s almost 200-year historical past throughout three themes: origins, diamonds and Jean Schlumberger.