Roberto Cavalli opens first store in China

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has opened the first phase

of his debut store in China. Located in the prestigious arcade of the Peninsula Hotel, Beijing, a historical location for luxury brands in China, the 300 square meter duplex store houses the women’s and men’s prêt-à-porter collections, as well as the accessories, eyewear, perfumes, timewear and kidswear collections.

The first phase on the basement floor, embodies the modern elegance and glamour of the Cavalli world, representing the Maison’s innovative ‘global fashion store’ concept, already featured in other Cavalli stores located in other major cities of the world like London, Paris, Tokyo and New York.

Phase two of the development is set to be complete in 2013, when the two levels will be connected, and the ground floor will be dedicated to womenswear while the basement floor will be dedicated to menswear, and will also feature a special VIP room, complete with unique evening dresses.

“Beijing is becoming one of the most vibrant and glamorous capital in the world. It was time to open a Roberto Cavalli boutique to give the possibility to my many Chinese fans to discover my world in its entirety,” said Cavalli.