French Flair

The prestigious department store Printemps opens its first branch in the Middle East, offering an elegant selection of luxury and exclusive brands at Doha Oasis.

The highly anticipated arrival of Printemps Doha is finally here. The Parisian fashion, beauty and lifestyle retail destination opens this month and promises a unique experience in luxury shopping, dining and leisure. It is the largest luxury department store in the whole Middle East.

The landmark store is designed as a three-floor elliptical architectural masterpiece and is a social hub for customers of all ages. It offers a unique journey under one roof with premium entertainment as well as a place to shop, unwind and socialise.

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The department store houses the most iconic luxury maisons under one roof, including Dior, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, LÉTRANGE, Bottega Veneta and BAUMER Vendôme to name but a few. There’s also a diverse selection of new and established designers from all around the globe.

Printemps Doha’s carefully curated collections offer the very best in fashion, including eveningwear, bridal, accessories, menswear and kidswear. You will also find the latest trends in haute jewellery, home design and technology.

Offering over 600 brands, of which nearly 200 are exclusive to Printemps in Qatar, customers can shop the largest selection of highend fashion from established international designers to exclusive names such as Eleuteri, Raf Simons and JW Anderson. In addition, and for the first time in Qatar, Printemps Doha is also launching the Collector Square, a luxury pre-loved concept which curates the most hard-to-find accessories from the likes of Chanel, Hermès, Goyard and rare timepieces from famous watch houses.

Bespoke Services

Customers will also have access to an array of made-to-measure services, which include an exclusive VIP area for a concierge-level shopping experience. The special clientele can relax in an exclusive space while liaising with Printemps’ inhouse store associates to ensure their purchases are handpicked from different boutiques (all part of Printemps Doha) and delivered to them in this pampering lounge.

The five-star treatment doesn’t end there. The stylish elite can pre-order the latest collections by international designers upon request and have personal shoppers and stylists available online and in-store.

The expansive beauty and wellness section of Printemps Doha showcases more than 130 brands, ranging from the most iconic names in the industry to the latest sustainable and vegan brands. As well as fashion and beauty, you can find sumptuous, contemporary interior furnishings too. From modern home items to innovative art from the most celebrated designers and artists worldwide.

The Printemps journey continues, and after a day of luxury shopping, clients can dine at one of the 14 exclusive world-class restaurants and cafés. The selection includes the Milanese institution Cova Montenapoleone, Monaco’s lively restaurant Twiga, an elegant salon de thé curated by French gourmet tea company Mariage Frères and XYST, the vegan restaurant from NYC celebrity Chef Matthew Kenney. @printempsdoha

T-SHIRT AND PANTS: GANNI

SANDALS: MARNI

BRACELETS: EYE OF PINK HEATER

CREATIVE DIRECTION: BOOST PR & MARKETING

HAIR AND MAKE-UP: FRANCK PROVOST

PHOTOGRAPHY: BOOST PR & MARKETING

SUIT: SELMA CILEK

BAG: DESTREE

SHOES: PEDRO GARCIA

NECKLACE AND HOOPS: EYE OF PINK HEATER

PANTS: KHAITE

BLOUSE: MATERIEL

BAG: BOYY

SHOES: THE ATTICO

EARRINGS: MELIS GORAL

DRESS: NERVI

CLUTCH: THE ATTICO

SHOES: MACH&MACH

EARRINGS: EYE OF PINK HEATER

Pomellato and its partner Ali Bin Ali Luxury – Qatar’s leading luxury goods retailer – unveiled a new boutique at the exquisite Place Vendôme Mall. Revered for its hand-crafted jewels that are fashioned in-house at Casa Pomellato headquarters in Milan, the brand has found a fitting home amongst the discerning connoisseurs in the Gulf state.

The 110sq/m boutique incorporates signature touches of the brand such as the deep red panels seen in their Montenapoleone store; the Catene collection inspired the gold grillage on the windows; and vivid colours evoke the precious gemstones that make Pomellato famous and desirable. The store also features two VIP rooms for private sales, designed for comfort, following the brand’s aesthetic codes including feminine, rounded contours, pink Alcantara (a type of suede) upholstery and the luxury label’s warm Italian welcome.

Pomellato CEO Sabina Belli said: “We are delighted to expand our presence in the Middle East with a new store in Qatar and in such a beautiful and prestigious location as the Place Vendôme Mall. The country is a true Arabian jewel and our brand is pleased to make a new home here with its unmistakable Milanese style and uncompromising quality of craftsmanship. We know that the Pomellato designs and creations are already appreciated by the sophisticated Qatari consumers who look for a unique offering from the world of Italian fine jewellery.”

Crafted by expert goldsmiths, the label stands out for its unique creations and colourful gems which, through innovative stone cutting and setting techniques, have come to define an unmistakable and iconic style. Founder Pino Rabolini is said to have come up with the visionary idea of introducing prêt-à-porter to the then-conservative world of jewellery. Working towards a more eco-conscious future, Pomellato has now achieved 100% responsible gold purchasing. It has increased fair-mined gold purchases as well to create a special collection and continues to invest in the traceability of coloured stones and diamonds while exploring new materials and recycling solutions. Further, it collaborates with a Milanbased goldsmith school to safeguard consistency and craftsmanship.

For more information, please call Pomellato boutique at Place Vendôme Mall on 4415 3555. @pomellato

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