Cover Versace's refreshed store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (Photo: Courtesy of Versace)
Versace's refreshed store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (Photo: Courtesy of Versace)
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From Braun Büffel's eye-catching thematic store at The Gardens Mall to Wanderlust + Co's floral-filled zen space at Sunway Pyramid, get some year-end shopping in at these stylish new stores in KL and PJ
This Christmas, shoppers are going all out to enjoy the festive ritual of gift-hunting for friends and loved ones. While the pandemic has shown us the convenience and practicality of online shopping, there’s nothing quite like the in-store experience to get you in the mood, particularly when immersive displays, thrilling pop-ups, and personalised service are at your disposal. With only one week to go until Christmas, we look at the latest stores that have been generating buzz at our favourite shopping haunts, from the Gardens Mall and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to Sunway Pyramid in Petaling Jaya.
Wanderlust + Co at Sunway Pyramid
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Homegrown jewellery brand Wanderlust + Co made its debut at Sunway Pyramid with a zen minimalist space. It’s touted to be the first jewellery store in Malaysia to use a custom magnetic wall to showcase its bestsellers. More delightful nooks here include a secret garden room with a hidden mirror on the ceiling, a unique jewellery concierge with a beautiful arch window design, and customised wallpaper featuring hand-sketched designs from Wanderlust + Co’s creative vault over the past 12 years.
Wanderlust + Co, LG1.63, Lower Ground Floor, Sunway Pyramid, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Ralph Lauren at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
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Opened in November 2022, Ralph Lauren’s suave newly-renovated boutique at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is over 4,500 sq ft in size and boasts the first Ralph’s Coffee outlet in Southeast Asia. The store showcases the brand’s most glamorous men’s and women’s collections, from Purple Label, Ralph Lauren Collection and Double RL to the iconic Polo Ralph Lauren.
Ralph Lauren, Lot. 3.55.00 & 3.56.00, Level 3, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
See also: Inside Ralph Lauren's Stylish Boutique in Pavilion KL
Kaimirra Tutan at Mid Valley Megamall
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Kaimirra Tutan’s flagship jewellery boutique in Kuala Lumpur presents a dazzling atmosphere of Egyptian-inspired luxury and its signature fine jewellery collections made from sustainably and ethically sourced ammolite gemstones.
Kaimirra Tutan, S-043 & 043A, Level 2, East Atrium, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkara Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur
Related: Kaimirra Tutan Ushers in a New Era For the Ancient Gemstone
Braun Büffel at The Gardens Mall
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Braun Büffel's German heritage finds a luxurious and sophisticated new home at The Gardens Mall with a new 1,238 sq ft flagship boutique featuring a bold thematic design concept. The focal point of the store is an abstract red rock centrepiece, complemented with Red Chigan Marble and chrome fixtures.
Braun Büffel, F-228, First Floor, The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
See also: World No.2 Lee Zii Jia Is the Face of Braun Büffel's New Watches
Bonia at 1 Utama Shopping Centre
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Above Photo: Bonia
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This beloved homegrown lifestyle brand’s latest concept store in Petaling Jaya opened in November 2022, boasting 1,679 sq ft of space designed by award-winning international architecture and design firm Spacemen Studio.
The brand’s ready-to-wear collections are housed in the heart of the store, artfully showcased on free-standing furniture and matte peach-toned display units. Bonia’s latest bags and small accessories are displayed on seamless glass shelves, while the second part of the store boasts the brand’s lifestyle collection, surrounded by plush carpeted floors, rows of curving tiered shelving, and an amoeba-shaped wall nook.
Bonia, Level G, Lot G-313, New Wing, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, City Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Related: Bonia's Creative Director Datin Sri Linda Chen on the Business of Fashion
Versace at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
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In October 2022, Versace opened its revamped Pavilion Kuala Lumpur boutique with an extravagant party. Spanning over 300 sqm, the store boasts white Namibia marble flooring formed into the Graca motif with matching marble display cases. Fans of the brand will appreciate unmistakable design elements such as Versace’s signature Virtus “V” accents, polished brass finishes, and a three-dimensional Medusa displayed at the front, complemented by blue velvet seating and minimalist gold-tone structures.
Versace, Lot 2.25.00 & 3.27.00, Levels 2 & 3, Couture Pavilion, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
More: Versace's Refreshed Pavilion KL Boutique Reopens With a Star-Studded Party
Ivan Young at The Starhill
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The first Malaysian-owned luxury women’s wear brand to open at The Starhill, Ivan Young’s ready-to-wear collections embody sophistication and luxury, seen in the designer’s fondness for elaborate embellishments and ornate detailing.
Ivan Young, UG23, The Starhill, 181, Bukit Bintang Street, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
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Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.
