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It's that time of year again.
For those of you interested in holiday window displays in Japan, here are four examples of the efforts of some high-end retailers in the Omotesando / Aoyama area of Tokyo. They were photographed last week.
Dior's display is elegant. Bulgari's is understated. Tag Heuer's is clean and simple. And Kate Spade gets the enthusiasm prize for going all out on its flagship.
With luck I'll get around to posting a few more examples before Santa makes his rounds. . .
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Harry Winston, well known as one of the world's most exclusive jewelers, opened its largest shop in the world on April 6 in Osaka. The 485-square meter store, which is located in a Shinsaibashi area building co-occupied by Hermès, is Winston's fifth in Japan.
According to news reports, the brand considers Japan and the United States to be its two most important markets, so we can probably expect to see more Japan openings in the not-too-distant future. Winston has already announced its intention to unveil a new store in Nagoya before year's end. Plans to renovate the brand's Ginza shop may be in the works, as well.
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Given Japan's dual love affairs with luxury brands and cell phones, it was only a matter of time before somebody got smart and combined the two. As of December 1, you can put in an order for your very own limited-edition, crystal-studded portable phone, the product of a collaboration between Softbank and Swarovski. The new model, known as the 705SH, is manufactured by Sharp and will be made available in several colors and styles (including one featuring a large rose-colored heart design). Only 1,500 of the shimmering phones will be sold—at ¥84,920 (about $735) each. To get yours, make a reservation (in Japanese) through Softbank's website, here.
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