Nuance-Watson launches the world's first Giorgio Armani travel retail boutique
11 May '09
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Celebrating this global debut
Alessandra Piovesana, Regional Managing Director of Nuance-Watson (HK) said: “We take pride that the Airport Authority and Giorgio Armani have given us the vote of confidence to open this unique boutique at HKIA as the brand's first signature store to expand into travel retail worldwide. This global debut is a source of pride for our airport and our city, validating the dedication of our airport and the retail industry in support of Hong Kong in its prime position as 'Asia's Fashion City'. Nuance-Watson, in partnership with our brands, will continue our commitment to excellence with constant innovation so as to contribute our small part to boost Hong Kong retail industry and tourism.”
At the opening ceremony held on May 8, Ms.Alessandra Piovesana, Nuance-Watson (Hong Kong) Regional Managing Director – North Asia; Ms. Carla Guiducci, Giorgio Armani Spa Travel Retail Manager; and Mr. Fabrizio Dosi, Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd. CEO were joined by Mr. Marco Maria Cerbo, Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong, The Consul - Deputy Head of Mission; Mr. Stanley Hui, Airport Authority Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Vincent Fang, Hong Kong Legislative Councillor (Wholesale and Retail); and local celebrity Ms. Vivian Chow as guests of honour.
Since establishing operations at HKIA in 1998, Nuance-Watson (HK) has been taking full advantage of the opportunities at HKIA and in close partnership with the Airport Authority of Hong Kong to bring many world known brands within the reach of the discerning travellers at the airport, either through stand-alone boutiques or via shop-in-shop concepts. The brands introduced include many names that made either their world or Asian travel retail debut with Nuance-Watson (Hong Kong) such as Giorgio Armani Cosmetics and Kiehl's (world's first airport beauty boutiques), Pal Zileri and La Prairie (first flagship stores in Asia).