Cole Haan debuts first flagship store in Middle East

Cole Haan will launch a stunning flagship reflecting its new store design concept at The Dubai Mall, one of the world's biggest shopping malls.

The 2,283-square-foot environment, designed by Cole Haan in collaboration with Bonetti Kozerski Studio, evokes the look of a California modernist home. The contemporary environment features polished stainless steel fixtures. The new design reflects Cole Haan's brand vision: ingeniously weaving craftsmanship with innovation to enrich life's experiences.

The Cole Haan concept store occupies prime location at Aquarium Walk, on the Ground Level of The Dubai Mall. Situated in the heart of prestigious Downtown Burj Dubai, the new mall is the city's premier lifestyle destination for shopping and entertainment. It is a shopper's paradise featuring 1,200 retail outlets of some of the world's top luxury brands. The Dubai Mall is right next to the world's tallest building, Burj Dubai, and The Old Town.

Appealing to men and women, the Cole Haan store is fashioned with a distinct design aesthetic that speaks contemporary luxury. The women's area features feminine touches that include muted floral print sofas and wall coverings, while the men's lounge showcases oversized suiting fabrics, dressing the space in houndstooth and plaid. Decorative details include tasseled handles on lacquered tables, fabric wrapped panels, and furniture in brilliant pops of tangerine bringing color to unexpected corners. The Cole Haan signature weave design, seen in the brand's handbag and footwear collections, is re-fabricated to add texture to furnishings and scale to graphic wall coverings.

"This debut is a significant step in furthering Cole Haan's presence in the luxury retail landscape in Asia. Expansion in the Middle East is a key initiative for Cole Haan. The opening of our new concept flagship location in Dubai during our 80th Anniversary represents a significant milestone for future expansion,"

says James Seuss, Chief Executive Officer of Cole Haan.

Tawhid Abdullah, Managing Director of Damas Investments, exclusive partner of Cole Haan in the UAE, remarked:

"Damas would like to congratulate Cole Haan on its 80 years of creating
exceptionally designed and crafted products. The brand will find an instant following amongst those who understand what contemporary style and luxury are all about."

The first Cole Haan store in the Middle East is on the Aquarium Walk, Ground Level, The Dubai Mall