Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, Paris, hailed the world’s first department store is now celebrating its 160th anniversary from September 24th to December 31st, 2012.In honour the prestigious event, 160 exclusive brands including the likes of Fendi, Diane Von Furstenberg, Shiseido, Moët & Chandon and more, have reinvented a selection of their classic designs in the spirit of Rive Gauche to produce stunning limited editions, which will be on display stretching over1000m2 of the beautiful store, which itself is a delicious blend of modernity and elegance, with a dash of French flair.
Offering novel and desirable objects from around the world since 1852, Le Bon Marché has withstood the test of time and revolutionized the shopping experience. Thecreative visionary behind the esteemed store, Aristide Boucicaut encouraged women to try on gloves, hats dresses, perfumes, touch and feel fabrics andother marvels. He introduced the concept of sales, set luxury standards for ready-to-wear clothing, as well as an impeccable delivery system, laying the foundations for modern malls such as Hong Kong’s new Hysan Place.
LeBon Marché has continued to invite visitors to discover a unique lifestyle through an explosion of the senses as they are surrounded by works of not only art and culture, but also fashion, design, cuisine and beauty in a setting that is quintessentially Parisian.
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