UK. David Clulow, the luxury eyewear store, will open its newest outlet at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in March. The retailer will offer a range of designer brands, ranging from Christian Dior to Fendi.
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A selection of solid gold frames from luxury designers Bvlgari, Oliver Peoples and Cartier will be made exclusively available to the new terminal.
The limited-edition offering from Bvlgari will include gold optical frames finished with diamonds alongside the Tom Ford Vintage collection. The Oliver Peoples diamond “˜Aero’ Aviators will also be made available for the first time in travel retail.
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David Clulow will showcase a selection of solid gold frames from luxury designers Bvlgari, Oliver Peoples and Cartier, exclusively available to Heathrow Terminal 5 |
The store will also provide a prescription service, and passengers can collect their glasses on the return journey, using the Shop & Collect service offered by BAA within the EU. Alternatively, arrangements can be made to send orders directly to the customers’ homes upon their return.
David Clulow Sunglasses Director Ayis Virides said: “We are delighted to be showcasing some unique products at Terminal 5 and have designed our store to the very highest standard in order to complement the exclusive luxury brands that are on offer.”
BAA Retail Head of Fashion Hazel Curry added: “David Clulow is a fantastic brand which will provide a comprehensive range of luxury sunglasses to passengers flying from Terminal 5. The unique store concept will offer a wealth of exclusive products with everything from Gucci to Christian Dior, ensuring there is something for everyone.”
ABOUT HEATHROW TERMINAL 5
London Heathrow Terminal 5 is due to open on 27 March. The £4.3 billion development – one of Europe’s largest construction projects and described as “a new Landmark for London” – will cater for around 27 million passengers annually.
Terminal 5 aims to set new standards in retail and dining with 112 different shops, bars, restaurants and services.
The terminal will incorporate 20,066sq m of retail space, focused on two floors, predominantly in the airside environment.
The development will increase the size of Heathrow’s retail portfolio by +50%. About 420 media sites will also be built into the fabric of the building.
The traveller demographic is anticipated to be 92% ABC1 in profile, and the terminal will be used exclusively by British Airways for its domestic, European and international destinations.
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