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For most people, there’s more to shopping than buying; because it’s not (only) about the destination – the actual purchase – but more about the journey. Walking away with items you have fallen in love with is the cherry on the cake, but browsing, feeling fabrics, comparing colours and cuts can be equally satisfying. And at the Four Seasons boutique, it is. Visit the hotel’s temple of exclusive fashion, and you will discover a completely new and inviting look. In close collaboration with the hotel’s management, the new boutique was conceived, designed and developed by Demades Design Studio, one of the most prestigious European Design Studios specializing in unique corporate, retail and residential projects. Spacious interiors, seamless design and dynamic lines are highlighted with metallic finishes, polished steel and leather trim detailing. The women’s section features softer white pearl shapes, while the men’s section is marked by a more masculine, bold design in graphite metallic tones. But ultimately, the new design serves a single purpose: to provide ample and comfortable space for you to appreciate each item you are interested in. In terms of brands, two new designers will be joining the established classics in Fall 2016: Dsquared2 and Pleats Please by Issey Miyake. Founded by the Canadian Dean twins in 1993, Dsquared2 is a provocative mix of Canadian wit with refined Italian tailoring, know for its attention to detail, which delivers a unique concept of alternative luxury. It is a brand that appeals to all ages, yet it features a touch of youth. Cosmopolitan – rather than typically Italian – elegance is in accord with street lifestyle, the beach and nightlife. Pleats Please by Issey Miyake was launched in 1993 and sees the value of design in its integration into the everyday life and comfort of the wearer. Its signature is an innovative process: the clothes are first cut and sewn together from fabric three times larger than the finished garment, then sandwiched between sheets of paper and handfed into a pleating machine. From tube dresses to cardigans, skirts and pants, the clothes emerge with permanent pleats. Vertical, horizontal and zigzag pleating is used to create different effects and architectural shapes to clothing that fits all shapes and sizes. The garments store easily, travel well, require no ironing and can be machine washed and dried within minutes. Shapes are simple, colours diverse, and the final result is absolutely fabulous – just like your overall Four Seasons shopping experience!
