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The new Alfred Dunhill and Longchamp stores extend LS travel retail’s presence at Changi Airport |
SINGAPORE. LS travel retail ASPAC, the regional Asia Pacific division of Lagardère Services, has unveiled two mono-brand stores on behalf of Alfred Dunhill and Longchamp at Singapore Changi Airport – the first openings at the airport by these brands. The boutiques opened in the newly renovated T1 at Changi.
LS travel retail ASPAC Luxury, Fashion and Accessories Director Philippe Fontalba said: “We have opened two first of their kind mono-brand luxury boutiques, Longchamp and Alfred Dunhill, with the latest selection of men and women’s collections to suit the sophisticated traveller at Changi Airport.
“Following the success of our stores in Changi Airport’s The Fashion Gallery and Sydney International Airport’s Podium, we are committed to further consolidating our success in luxury fashion in the region and, combined with Aelia’s world-class specialist retail expertise, we are determined in establishing insights, creating innovation and delivering exceptional results for the travellers, brand partners and landlords.”
The first Longchamp mono-brand fashion boutique at Changi Airport is a 53sq m store located in Departure Transit Lounge of Terminal 1. It offers the latest selection of iconic bags, luggage, small leather goods and accessories and travel exclusives from both women and men’s collections.
The 56sq m Alfred Dunhill mono-brand boutique is located adjacent to the Longchamp store. The range is exclusively for men and includes luggage, small leathergoods, writing instruments and accessories as well as a ready-to-wear collection.
Changi Airport Group’s Senior Vice President for Airside Concessions Ivy Wong, commented: “The opening of these two luxury stores at Terminal 1 enhances the first-class shopping experience for travellers at Changi Airport. We are delighted to have LS travel retail as our retail partner which has a strong track record in fashion retailing as well as an impressive array of top brands. We look forward to build a stronger partnership with them and bring more innovative retail experiences to our passengers.”
These new luxury stores add to LS travel retail ASPAC’s growing portfolio of stores across the Asia and Pacific region.
Emmanuel de Place, COO at LS travel retail ASPAC said: “We have strong ambitions for growth of luxury and fashion in the region, especially with the upcoming opportunities at Hong Kong International Airport.
“We are committed to delivering a combination of the best travel retail experiences and unique services to create an environment and experience that goes beyond travellers’ expectations. Our highly skilled local ASPAC team continues to grow stronger and also builds upon the 60 years of experience we have in Europe and also demonstrates that we are fully committed to delivering proven results for both travellers and our airport partners.”
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The new stores mark each brand’s stand-alone debut at Changi |
