Christopher Guy Expands International Presence with Opening of Harrods Showroom

June 24, 2011 - PRLog -- Christopher Guy, the award-winning creator of the world’s most fabulous furnishings, officially opened an exclusive showroom on the third floor of the celebrated Harrods store in Knightsbridge, London on Monday, 20th June. The opening of this showroom is part of the brand’s international expansion that also includes the opening later in the year of a 10,000 sq ft state-of-the-art flagship store in Singapore, which will feature the latest Christopher Guy collections and an interactive design lab serving as the global model for future Christopher Guy showrooms worldwide.

Representatives from both Christopher Guy and Harrods attended the ribbon cutting ceremony held at the Christopher Guy showroom, marking the opening of the stunning space. David Miller, Director of Harrods Home, said "Harrods is evolving at a very fast pace as is the luxury goods industry and real luxury is becoming even more discerning and sought after. We remain at the forefront of this through constant innovation and strong brand partnerships such as the one we have recently embarked on with Christopher Guy." He went on to say: "Christopher Guy continues to gain global recognition, offering style and design connoisseurs an unparalleled array of luxury furniture; the new showroom and collection encompass strong design and quality which is appealing to many of our customers."

The Singapore-based Christopher Guy Harrison, CEO Founder and Head Designer who was born in Britain and raised in Spain and France, draws inspiration from his travels and international background that helps him view the world through a critically constructive eye.

"Having been born in Britain I feel immensely honoured to have been given the privilege to open a unique Christopher Guy showroom in Harrods, the world’s ultimate retail destination" says Christopher Guy Harrison. “As a teenager I used to visit Harrods and was awed by its wonders, elegance, grace and sense of history. It is therefore a dream come true to have been invited to showcase Christopher Guy furnishings in such a prime third floor location.”

Christopher Guy at Harrods:
Visitors entering the Christopher Guy space are greeted by a striking black and white ensemble, consisting of four chairs in a contrasting black and white colour scheme which flank an exquisitely hand carved coffee table in white lacquer. This colour palette continues towards a tufted circular sofa in white leather and Java Café finish. Two facing Christopher Guy Chesterfields in Alcantara® Eggshell stand in front of a large 16-panel multimedia screen that features the Christopher Guy videos showcasing current collections and promotions.

Arguably the most striking area within the Christopher Guy showroom is the formal dining area, which consists of an eye-catching arrangement in black, red and neutrals. Ten dining chairs featuring the patented Chris-X leg design in Belgique Lipstick, Black Oyster and Sky Grey surround a magnificent dining table with a black lacquer surface and legs in Italian Silver finish.

The Chris-X (pronounced kris-krôs) leg is a design element patented across the USA, Europe and China. This design feature seen throughout Christopher Guy’s collections, was inspired by the waist-line of Scarlett O’Hara in the film Gone with the Wind and the elegant crossing of ladies’ ankles. It offers an elegant, stable and comfortable alternative to traditional four-legged furniture. The Silk-cut, another patented Christopher Guy design element, features on tables, cabinets and upholstery pieces. In Christopher Guy’s own words, “Elegance is the DNA in each of my design pieces and is the core design philosophy of Christopher Guy. Regardless of whether a design leans towards modern or classic, above all else, it must be elegant in nature.”

The most spectacular feature of the dining area is undoubtedly the vibrant mosaic, a masterpiece that takes over two months to complete and is made up of thousands of handcrafted pieces, each cut to size and painted in its own unique shade. Glass chandeliers, diamond cut mirror frames, cabinets and sconces all in black lacquer complete the look.

The Master Bedroom area offers a totally different colour palette of cool greens and neutral linen textured fabrics, Ivory Leather and Riviera in Tan and Sea Sand. This sophisticated bedroom setting includes a breakfast area consisting of a round dining table, with an exquisitely detailed 4-pronged mahogany base and four elegant chairs in Java Café finish. A luxuriously upholstered bed with elaborate tufting adds a touch of opulence to the setting, as does the elegant mahogany dressing table, featuring signature Chris-X legs and an Alcantara® lined drawer. No room is complete without a Christopher Guy mirror and a meticulously gilded "mirroir classique" hangs above an exceptional hand carved ottoman in Italian Silver finish.

The Hollywood Bedroom Suite in soft pink hues of Riviera Blush and Carnation, and Shimmer Silk in Moradabad, exudes feminine glamour. The focal point of the room is a breathtaking headboard, hand carved from solid wood with 20th Century Silver finish, reminiscent of the sun's rays. Other feminine touches come in the form of a beautifully crafted solid mahogany screen featuring mirror panels and a fabulous mahogany dressing table with gilded decorative mesh.

Also featured in the Christopher Guy space at Harrods are spectacular light fittings from Lasvit, the leading contemporary designer and manufacturer of hand blown crystal lighting from Czech Republic. Items have been carefully selected from their “Bubbles”, “Twill” and “Glitters” ranges, completing the fabulous Christopher Guy look.

The opening of the Harrods display area marks an important milestone in Christopher Guy’s growth as an internationally acclaimed brand on every continent. Its global presence already includes mono-branded stores in Beverly Hills, High Point, Chicago, Verona, Hangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei to name a few, and growth strategies have been established on every continent. Christopher Guy furnishings grace the ocean liner Queen Mary 2, homes of Hollywood celebrities, some of the world’s most exclusive hotels and resorts, as well as the sets of Hollywood blockbusters such as “Casino Royale”, “Oceans 13” and “The Devil Wears Prada”. The Harrods opening coincides with the establishment of the new European Headquarters in London, headed by Christopher Guy (Europe) Limited’s Director, Guy Robert Newton.

The Christopher Guy showroom is located on the Third Floor, Harrods.

For more information, please visit the official web site www.christopherguy.com

INTERNATIONAL:
Anna  Sutton
Director of Marketing
+65 6590 8536
anna.sutton@christopherguy.com

US:
Mary  Hall  Ross
The Ross Group
+1 323 935 7600
mary@thereelrossgroup.com