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New Moschino boutique in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Moschino S.p.A., part of the Aeffe Group, has opened a 214 square meters boutique at the Stars Avenue Mall in Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The boutique presents Moschino and Moschino Cheap and Chic ready-to-wear and accessory collections starting from Spring-Summer 2009.

Moschino currently operates in the UAE and Bahrain through exclusive franchise partners Al Tayer Insignia, a company of Al Tayer Group.

The boutique follows the store concept conceived by Moschino's creative director, Rossella Jardini, for recent and forthcoming spaces. The new interiors are a surrealistic take on the theme of fairy tales. A heart-shaped handle, one of the symbols of Moschino, opens the door onto a pale space with luminous colour, which transforms the classic furnishings into the main characters of a tale set in an enchanted forest.

Light fixtures turn plexiglass teardrops into transparent hearts that magically rain down to the ground to form metallic embellishments. Racks are in the shape of aluminium metal trees that spread against the walls like branches and leaves, with clothing hanging down and display units dropping like fruit. A rug with flora and fauna motifs shot with iridescent lurex yarn lends warmth to the white marble floor.

The chairs, too, play up the surrealistic tone of the new concept. Upholstered with red fabric hearts, several chairs are arranged near the "handbag" sofa so that guests are transformed into princesses for the occasion, one can try on footwear in a world populated by diamond- and ring-shaped displays and little display "houses" in lacquered wood.

Alessandro Varisco, Managing Director Moschino S.p.A claims:

"We are honoured Moschino is present in such an important luxury market with an outstanding partner as Al Tayer Insignia, we are looking forward to future growth and great achievements"


Moschino, in collaboration with the same partner, is planning a further store opening later in 2009, within the luxurious Pearl Mall in Doha.
New Moschino boutique in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
New Moschino boutique in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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About Moschino (AEFFE Group):
Moschino occupies an important position on the international fashion stage, thanks to its own history, consistency and continuity. The Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic and Love Moschino collections are the expression of a creative reality lead by a spirit of irony and elegance, through the reinterpretation of classics. Rossella Jardini has been Moschino's Creative Director since 1994. Responsible for the brand image and style, Jardini fulfils the role of "creative witness", keeping the stylistic and philosophical approach alive following the death of Franco Moschino (on 18 September 1994), with whom she collaborated from 1981, first with Cadette and later with the signature label. The owner of the Moschino labels is Moschino SpA, which was acquired in 1999 by Aeffe SpA (producer of Moschino since 1983) and by Sportswear International SpA (since 2006 SINV HOLDING S.p.A.). Moschino SpA manages independently its own brand, licensing contracts, communication and coordination of business politics. "Moschino Far East" was set up in 2002 with its head office in Hong Kong, as a joint venture with Bluebell Far East Ltd (Moschino S.p.A. 50.1% - Bluebell 49.9%), which coordinates all the major Eastern markets (Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan). Moschino SpA is a subsidiary of AEFFE SpA, a luxury goods company, listed in the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange. The Aeffe Group operates internationally in the prêt-à-porter, footwear and leather goods sectors with very well-known brands including Alberta Ferretti, Pollini and Jean Paul Gaultier, as well as Moschino.

About Al Tayer Insignia:
Al Tayer Insignia is the largest luxury retailer in the Middle East. It is part of Al Tayer Group, a UAE-based diversified business conglomerate. Al Tayer Insignia represents over 35 of the world's most renowned luxury brands and operates 88 stores in the region. The company currently employs over 1000 people and has been growing at an average of over 80% per year for the last five years. Headquartered in the UAE, it also has operations in Bahrain, Lebanon and Qatar.

Among the brands currently in its portfolio are Bvlgari, Boucheron, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Sergio Rossi and Yves Saint Laurent, to name but a few. Al Tayer Insignia is also responsible for opening and operating the largest Harvey Nichols outside the United Kingdom, at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

Al Tayer Group is a diversified regional business established in 1979 with its headquarters in Dubai, UAE. Since its inception, the Group has grown rapidly and currently operates in 12 countries in the Middle-East and beyond. It has built leading operations in multiple sectors, including automotive, contracting, distribution, publishing, retail, and services.

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