Friday 9 May 2014

MCM opts for serenity in Tokyo flagship store

German luxury brand MCM has debuted in the Japanese market with the opening of its first flagship store in the upscale Ginza district of Tokyo. The "serene and radiant" store - with its highly distinctive circular kaleidoscope frontage - is designed with both people and their pets in mind.

MCM Ginza's kaleidoscope and circular frontage


MCM's signature brass plates are featured in the Ginza store

The entrance of the 300sq m boutique, located on Chuo-Dori Street, is based on a kaleidoscope design and a circular windbreaker, giving the store a distinctive look. The sub-entrance at the back facing Gas-Dori Street has been designed with special consideration for the customers’ pets, with facilities such as dog-leash holders.

Inside the boutique, grey stone is used in the interior design, along with MCM’s signature gold brass plates. The contemporary ambience seeks to exude a feeling of stillness and movement, as well as serenity and radiance.

The Heritage and Gold lines are on display in Ginza

The store is divided into two sections. The first room houses the Heritage monogram bag range and high-end Gold line, alongside the women’s collection. The second area houses men’s, unisex and ready-to-wear, and the bridge that connects these two rooms displays the Heritage line and backpacks, one of MCM’s most popular collections. A VIP room provides a specialist bespoke shopping experience for exclusive clients.

A Japan limited-edition collection unique to the MCM Ginza flagship store is also introduced.

The women's and men's apparel collections