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Special guests Academy Award winning Hilary Swank and Adrien Brody, as well as Chinese superstar Donnie Yen, where greeted by Francesco Trapani, President of the LVMH Watch and Jewelry division and proceeded to a special lighting ceremony which created stunning aurora-like waves across the entire boutique facade against the twilight of the evening, boldly proclaiming the brand’s dominant position in the world of exquisite jewellery.
Hilary Swank stole the limelight of the occasion boasting a signature Bulgari colored gems necklace, the main sapphire alone weighing 165 carats.
A decade ago, legendary Italian jeweller Bulgari opened its flagship store in the heart of Hong Kong’s Central district, home to the world’s most exclusive labels, prestigious collections and celebrated brands. Ten years on, Bulgari has been bringing its unique blend of Italian excellence and unique design to a discerning international clientele.
The re-launch is the culmination of a two-year-long project with a profound study of the brand’s storied legacy as its starting point. As a result, the new revamped flagship makes a bold statement about the brand’s status in Hong Kong. From the Murano crystal chandelier conceived by Angelo Mangiarotti to the hand-crafted Venetian plaster which adorns its interior, the flagship store now encompasses numerous familiar Bulgari signature motifs. Some prominent examples are the Veneziana marble flooring and the mezzanine floors featuring the same onyx star design that was part of the original flooring inside the first Bulgari store opened in Rome in 1905. Further enriching the shopping experience, a truly personal touch is provided by the exclusive VIP area where diamonds and other precious stones can be viewed in total privacy.
With lights strategically located at the top and bottom of four layers of gold, the 24 metres store frontage proclaims the unmistakable “BVLGARI” bronze logo in unparalleled splendour. Remaining true to the brand’s reputation for glamour and beauty, this stunning redesign is a perfect reflection of the brand’s allure and prestige.
One of the day’s highlights was an exclusive viewing of the Elizabeth Taylor private Bulgari collection. This stunning collection, purchased at the Christie’s Auction in December 2011, was on display for the first time in Hong Kong and includes numerous iconic pieces worn by the actress at the Oscars and in some of her most popular films. Among the pieces on view was a breath-taking Sautoir necklace in platinum with sapphires and diamonds. The magnificent neckless was a gift to Miss Taylor from Richard Burton in 1972 for her fortieth birthday. As Burton once said of his wife and her favourite jeweler, “The only word Elizabeth knows in Italian is Bulgari.”
Also on display was Bulgari’s new High Jewellery Collection, an array of exquisite pieces created from drawings specially commissioned for exceptionally fine gemstones. 60 new pieces from the collection were exhibited at the opening together with the Jade Serpenti, a one-of-a-kind necklace in white gold, finished with jade and diamonds, which was also making its international debut.
About Bulgari
Today part of the LVMH Group, Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884 as a single jewellery shop and progressively imposed itself with its magnificent jewellery creations, emblems of the Italian excellence. The international success made the Company evolve into the current dimension of a global and diversified player in the luxury market, with a store network in the most exclusive shopping areas worldwide and a portfolio of product and services ranging from jewels and watches to accessories, perfumes and hotels.
