Maison Valentino has announced the opening of a new boutique inside the Marassi Galleria in Bahrain.
The newly renovated boutique, which is over 210 square meters, marks an important step in the development of Valentino’s worldwide retail network expansion featuring the new store concept.
According to the house, the new concept originates from a rethink of the brand’s relationship with its clients, which is the central focus of the design story and sets the tone for a client journey inspired by Italian hospitality, devised as a ritual guided by the store team through the spaces.
In the notes which accompanied the announcement, the house said: “The store becomes a new home for the brand and an intimate place to welcome its clients, placing human connections at the heart of Valentino, celebrating the Maison’s iconic codes and its Italian heritage.
In the new boutique, floors are composed of a combination of Botticino and Sahara Noir marbles representing iconic geometric motifs and wood contributes to the sense of warmth, elegance, and discreet luxury.
The boutique is imbued with an eclectic material palette and details inspired by Roman buildings and offers an intimate shopping experience and distinctive service in a more comfortable environment.
Maison Valentino enlisted specialist craftsmen to produce bespoke objects for the spaces: Massimiliano Pipolo created handmade ceramic door handles, characterized by organic shapes suspended between functionality and abstraction.
Meanwhile, the Valentino Women’s prêt-à-porter and Men’s RTW collections and Valentino Garavani accessories are showcased through a discreet setup featuring unexpected design details.
