THE ROLLING STONES OPEN ‘WORLD EXCLUSIVE’ FLAGSHIP STORE IN LONDON

On September 9, 2020, The Rolling Stones will open the doors to their world-first flagship store, ‘RS No. 9 Carnaby’ in the heart of London’s Soho, at 9 Carnaby Street.

Created in partnership with Bravado, the store will be home to an exclusive mix of collections and collaborations for fans of all ages, and will feature a bespoke T-shirt customisation station. Framed in an exceedingly contemporary red and black shop fit, visitors will be able to explore the diverse product offering whilst listening to tracks from the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world!

The store’s windows feature a world first soundwave installation – taken from the opening to the 1966 hit track ‘Paint It Black’. The audio of the beginning of the iconic song is visualised as a soundwave and reinterpreted into a striking red metal sculpture. 

Jointly curated by the Rolling Stones and Bravado, the shop fit follows the brand colours of red and black.  The glass floor features many of the bands lyrics, and the fitting rooms are adorned with iconic album artwork; Exile on Main Street (1972) and Some Girls (1978). 

Inside, there is an exclusive and curated mix of collections and collaborations for fans of all ages. The store will also introduce ‘Stones Red,’ the official colour from Pantone which is seen in the design elements of the store as well as an exclusive apparel and accessories collection.  

Sound, vision, and lighting are key store components.   Five, 90 inch portrait screens display a film made exclusively for the store showing footage across the rich history of the band. Speakers from high end British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins will play tracks from the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world.  

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“With this innovative partnership, the Rolling Stones add yet another cultural touchpoint to their rich legacy. RS No. 9 Carnaby is the result of years of planning and decades of building one of the world's most recognized brands. It creates a destination where fans can connect and immerse themselves in the music, style and spirit of one of the world's most iconic and beloved bands.”

Mat Vlasic, CEO, Bravado.

Exclusive store collaborations include Chateau Baccarat, from French luxury brand Baccarat, a collection of crystal wine glasses, champagne flutes, tumblers, wine decanter, and a beer glass engraved with the Tongue and Lips of the Rolling Stones. Other exclusives include The Soloist chairs and scarves and from premium Swedish raincoat brand Stutterheim there is a handcrafted high quality rubberized cotton raincoat that features the Rolling Stones logo.  More exciting collabs will be announced soon. 

One for superfans are the 10 limited edition signed and numbered framed artworks by John Pasche, the original creator of the iconic Rolling Stones logo, which was first used on the Sticky Fingers LP in 1971. 

The store also features a bespoke T-shirt customization station – choose from an array of exclusive designs on the touch screen menu to create something unique. 

“Soho has always encapsulated Rock ’n’ Roll so Carnaby Street was the perfect spot for our own store. We are confident this exciting project that our friends at Bravado have created will be an unrivalled experience for everyone to come to London and enjoy.”  The Rolling Stones said.

It is a bold time to launch a permanent retail space in London, but RS No.9 Carnaby Street will provide a major long-term boost to music tourism in the capital, as one of the most iconic music British brands and bands of all time, launches this unprecedented experience on London’s historic Carnaby Street in Soho, which has been synonymous with British music culture since the sixties.

The Rolling Stones’ deluxe reissued 2020 version of their historic ‘GOAT’S HEAD SOUP’ album, out this week, looks set to top the U.K. album charts, 47 years after its first release.

Rolling Stones fans not able to visit can also experience it through a bespoke online store and experience which will be going live shortly - https://no9carnabyst.rollingstones.com  

For more information, please visit: www.rollingstones.com

ALL ASSETS COURTESY: THE ROLLING STONES / BRAVADO

I BELIEVE IN PINK! GIVENCHY AFTERNOON TEA

Do you believe in pink? Café 103 at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong joins hands with Givenchy to launch Givenchy I Believe in Pink Afternoon Tea running from February 1 to March 31, 2019. The collaboration marks Givenchy Beauty’s first launch of afternoon tea offers.

From the haute couture gowns a la Hubert de Givenchy to the label’s exquisite makeup range, pink has been ubiquitous in the Maison’s heritage and history. It is not only a manifestation of femininity but also an assertion of independence and uniqueness. 

 Inspired by Givenchy’s newly released Le Rose Perfecto lipstick collection, Executive Pastry Chef Richard Long interpreted the kaleidoscopic of pink hues into delectable sweets.

The afternoon tea set includes scone, five sweet items and four savory items. Highlighted items put a whimsical spin on classic desserts such as tarts and verrines. The expertly crafted gourmet bites captured the beauty of Le Rose Perfecto’s iconic hues from Glazed Beige to Timeless Pink and Cosmic Plum.

Be inspired by Perfect Rose - the lychee rose verrine that is going to win every lady’s heart. Rose mousse, almond cake, lychee jelly and the amazingly buttery raspberry crumble are layered in a glass cup, topped with a piece of chocolate with the Givenchy’s iconic logo on it.

Audacious yet elegant, Givenchy’s Le Rose Perfecto collection fulfills your wildest fantasies of the pink universe. The collection of lip care and lip color products in genuine pink leather offers nourishing, smoothing and plumping action by infusing shea extract for maximized hydration and shine. The lipsticks also contain hyaluronic acid spheres which can increase their volume by 50 times, resulting in visibly more beautiful and fuller lips.

The Givenchy I Believe in Pink Afternoon Tea set

Guests who enjoy the Givenchy I Believe in Pink Afternoon Tea set will be eligible to redeem a special gift set including a mini Le Rose Perfecto lipstick and a luxury travel kit of beauty essentials at all Givenchy beauty counters (DFS counters excluded) in Hong Kong.

A total of 10 lucky guests will also have a chance to win a full size Le Rose Perfecto lipstick- details will be announced on Givenchy Hong Kong’s official Facebook Page. 

Givenchy I Believe in Pink Afternoon Tea

Venue: Café 103, Level 103, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Date: February 1 to March 31, 2019

Price: HK$398 per set

Additional HK$30 for a cup of hibiscus ginger tea

For reservations, please contact Restaurant Reservations at (852) 2263 2270

or via email at restaurantreservation.hk@ritzcarlton.com