KUALA LUMPUR: The Starhill is rolling out top global brands from Europe and the US in the first quarter (Q1) 2021 as exclusive flagship stores and new-to-market concepts and experiences.
The new luxury brands include Balmain from France, Patek Philippe from Switzerland, Philipp Plein from Switzerland and Tom Ford from the USA.
In addition, Paul & Shark and Stefano Ricci, both luxury menswear brands from Italy, will be amongst other new brands soon to open its doors at The Starhill.
YTL Land & Development Bhd vice president Joseph Yeoh said amidst the current challenging times for the retail industry, The Starhill is delighted to share exciting news after keeping things under wraps since started renovation works a year ago.
"We will be welcoming a number of top global brands to complement the brands that our patrons have come to love in The Starhill over the years.
"Tenants will showcase refreshed new concepts in order to offer both our loyal clientele and new shoppers a whole new experience in our Home of the Tastemakers that further strengthens our position at the forefront of the fast-changing and fluid retail landscape," he said in a recent statement.
Previously known as Starhill Gallery, this shopping destination announced its transformation plans and new identity as The Starhill in October last year.
"Although we were faced with some unexpected circumstances due to the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) to curb the pandemic spread, we are thankful that our renovation timeline caught up with delays and has remained on track. The Starhill is set to welcome patrons in early 2021," he said..
The Starhill will reopen with their newest concepts, including Davidoff Cigars, Louis Vuitton, Off-White, Roberto Coin and Shiatzy Chen, all of which will be located on the ground floor.
On the upper ground floor, the Audemars Piguet flagship store will be doubling in size with a new and refreshed interior concept to reflect their brand positioning, alongside exclusive flagship boutiques by Bedat & Co, Cecil Purnell, Cortina Watch, HYT and Rolex.
A CIMB Bank branch serving their top clientele will also feature on the same floor.
The Starhill Dining's collection of dining and entertainment concepts includes Shook!, Luk Yu Tea House that embraces a poetic Chinese heritage, The Alchemy bar, Jogoya restaurant, fine Arabic cuisine at Tarbush Lounge and much more in the heart of Bukit Bintang coming this December.
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