Gucci will open at Sydney Airport’s transformed T1 International fashion precinct in early 2017, in an Australian airport first.
The new store will house Gucci’s iconic handbag range, leather goods and travel accessories, women’s and men’s fashion, timepieces and fine jewellery.
“Gucci is one of the world’s most respected luxury brands and we are thrilled to announce it will call Sydney Airport home next year,”said Glyn Williams, GM retail, Sydney Airport.
“Sydney Airport will soon boast the largest concentration of luxury retailers of any airport in Australia and we are very excited to offer our international passengers a truly exceptional shopping experience.”
Set over 147 square-metres, the store interior will be embellished with rosewood, marble and warm polished metals while the exterior will have a double-height eight-metre facade.
Gucci will open at Sydney Airport’s T1 International terminal, located after customs, in the first quarter of 2017.
The arrival of Gucci forms part of Sydney Airport’s wider improvements program, aimed at creating a world-class airport experience. Gucci will join a premium collection of 13 new brands at Sydney Airport, including Tiffany & Co., Kate Spade New York, Burberry, Max Mara, Michael Kors, Tumi, Emporio Armani and Hugo Boss.
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