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CONCEPT-STORE FASHION DESIGNERS AT LA GALERIE!
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or the first time, the Marrakech medina - already teeming with ideas - is welcoming fifteen gifted fashion designers in a single venue under the restaurant La Terrasse des Epices. In a period of 3 months and on the initiative of Lalla, a pioneer brand that has succeeded in attracting talent, La Gallery is the latest unmissable trendy shopping place in Marrakech! At a time when concept stores are blooming, from Sidi Ghanem’s La Manufacture to 33 Majorelle, it is now the Medina’s turn to create a buzz by breathing life into this unsuspected venue. Let us therefore head to the Cherifa souk for a relaxing spot of shopping. Perched on the first floor up the stairway that leads to the delicious Terrasse des Epices, La Galerie brings together the best of current trends! A number of wonderful designer boutiques have just opened side by side and others are scheduled to do so… For a stroll – what bliss to stop for lunch at the Terrasse des Épices!- and the numerous temptation it has on offer, this welcoming and stress-free place is a glamorous and luxurious showcase of real accessory and ready-to-wear gems and wonderful decorative objects! For a delightful break, just follow the guide… ALRAZAL Welcome to the land where children rule! Everything designer Ghizlane Sahli-Sarnefors touches turns to gold as far as our little ones’ clothes are concerned. From birth to 12 years of age, she offers a large wardrobe of festive outfits where embroidery on silk or cotton takes nothing away from the comfort of ‘dressier’ clothes. A more relaxed range offers clean lines and Liberty prints and a palette of colours enough to make any mother jealous! We want the same tunics now… Alrazal : +212 5 24 43 78 84 STEPHANIE JEWEL’S A designer of incredibly fine jewellery, Stéphanie imports her extremely popular collections! A textured ring that hugs the finger with a line of gold, she creates accessories with a real sense of what is needed. The chokers are adorned with starry charms and flowing or hard bracelets with semiprecious stones. Regularly restocked, the boutique elegantly showcases the different models in glass cases, selling its finery like hotcakes. You’re certain to be enthralled! Stephanie Jewels : +212 6 13 70 70 22 www.stephaniejewels.com
LA MAISON DE BAHIRA Specialising in upmarket house linen, Marion Théard has a taste for exquisite finesse. Having started her career embroidering for Christian Louboutin shoes, this Frenchwoman – Moroccan at heart – decided to launch her own brand. Sheets, bedspreads, tunics and towelling bathrobe are of timeless luxury and simply perfect. The softness of the materials used – Egyptian cotton, linen, cotton velvet – enables the designer to express a subtle world of rare elegance. Excellence, no less! La Maison de Bahira : +212 5 24 38 63 65 Marion Théard : +212 6 61 75 71 76 MERGEN ALAOUI No sooner has it opened, the boutique selling the brand Max&Jan –the famous designers from Agadir- is also set to be become a scented paradise. The Parfums du Soleil range is all the rage with the “Soir de Marrakech” eau de toilette evoking the Orient on a note of amber, musk, vanilla and a hint of jasmine, orange blossom and lime. You can also find exclusive Docteur Feyrouz Jalal beauty treatments, used in La Sultana spa, and various boxed sets celebrating the majestic art of bathing. Mergen Alaoui : +212 6 61 06 16 04
ORIGINAL MARRAKECH JJessica left Paris 5 years ago and now offers, at the entrance to the Galerie staircase, a beautiful range of woven straw objects, made by women in workshops around Marrakech. She offers a wide range of baskets, hats for children and adults, bottle and can holders, and lights for hanging or placing on the floor. For a made to measure touch, she embroiders your choice of inscription herself. A number of riads have already placed their orders and she is now selling to individuals. Fab! Jessica Belliot : +212 6 49 73 14 12 or Pierre Chalimand : +212 6 14 71 21 68 TERRASSE DES EPICES In the open air, or hidden from view in one of the welcoming alcoves, La Terrasse des Epices offers a magical view of Marrakech. Nicolas and Kamal are on hand to welcome you with a delicious Moroccan or world food menu. Fresh products and a relaxed Lounge atmosphere make this address one of the most popular in the Medina. At night, reggae concert or fashion shows come and go with the seasons, giving rhythm to a place where time slips past in indescribable happiness. The terrace is perfect for watching, relaxing and having fun. “The place to be”! Tel : + 212 5 24 37 59 04 LALLA From New York, Paris, London and Sydney, fashionistas flock to buy Laetitia Trouillet’s bags. As talented as she is ravishing, the designer was the first to set up in La Galerie. Under her instigation, she created a movement and brought about a host of talent, interested in the idea of opening their own “Top shops”. Today, the project is in the bag for Lalla, which is developing its offer with an irresistible range of striped or floral pockets clutch bags, towelling shopping bags, and a range of natural and dyed leather, studded or with fringes, of the highest quality. Laetitia pick up on trends with her expert eye and a lot of expertise, creating her fantastically imaginative accessories. You won’t be able to resist! Laetitia Trouillet : +212 6 61 47 72 28 MAROCOEUR An ode to design, this stall is a celebration of tadelakt, wood and metal. Far from trying to sell its own style, Abdelghfour looks to create madeto-measure items in the customer’s taste. Clever adjustable shelves, seats and various decorative objects make for examples of good taste and a
wonderful attention to detail. This creative address builds a bridge between ancestral craftsmanship and modern design with a wonderful soul. Abdelghfour : +212 6 22 52 28 29 ALHAIA With a lovely range of tailored kaftans, cosy coats and various accessories such as romantic doveof khaki-coloured wide-brimmed hats in Brigitte Bardot style, Alhaia is bound to appeal from the very start. An intoxicating range of massage oils adds a feminine touch to this setting, already rumoured to be «the lovers’ boutique»! Come and discover it, in the name of seduction… Elsa : +212 6 61 98 07 82 FLORENCE D’ARABIE Kulchi’s designer unveils her colourful, vintage world, an invitation to travel to the land of magical lanterns where the Koutoubia shines bright! She excels at breathing new life into old objects and customises them into beautiful pieces. Ottomans, chairs and rugs are used to decorate the pretty display of gandouras, which she embroiders with incredible charm. There is also a choice of African print fabrics with an enchanting palette of colours. Florence : +212 6 62 64 97 83 SISSI MAROCCO Enticed by the charm of Sylvie Pissard’ paintings of donkeys on wood, which have pride of place in the hall, you enter into a poetic and enchanting world. The palm trees painted on the artist’s laminated canvas bags, much like her plain coloured cushions, frayed with splashes of colour, makes your imagination soar. With great subtlety, she weaves a hymn to eternal Morocco with touches of humour in the shape of hessian teddy bears with sparkling, tender eyes. A real find! Sylvie Pissard : +212 6 15 22 65 20 KAMAL Co-owner of La Terrasse des Epices, Kamal has embarked upon the Galerie adventure. Here, he sells the restaurant’s china and a beautiful collection of glasses. You can find artist and photographer Hassan Hajjaj’s super t-shirts and that of José Lévy, an exclusive design sold in aid of the ALCS, an association that fights against aids in Marrakech. On the walls are hung Cécile Lhermitte-Perinet’s photos, which light up the area where scarves, canvas bags, lanterns and children’s soft toys sit side by side for an arty look. Kamal : +212 5 24 37 59 04
La Galerie and La Terrasse des Epices : 15, Souk Cherifia, Sidi Abdelaziz, Médina