Louis Vuitton usually think very carefully before opening a luxury flagship store, so the announcement of opening two global stores in Shanghai in April 2010, came as a surprise to many. As with anything that has the Louis Vuitton brand name, the design and architecture of the stores is one of luxury lifestyle. Thanks to architect Peter Marino, who designed both buildings with as much flair as Louis Vuitton design their luxury wares.

The latest global stores to have the red ribbon cut were in Huaihai Road and the Pudong district. The business district of Lujiazui in the Pudong district is one of the largest financial centers in the world and will be the site of the superb Expo Shanghai 2010, with the theme, "A Better City, A Better Life".

The two global stores will showcase luxury designs from Louis Vuitton. These will include luxury handbags, luggage, shoes, watches, textiles and other lifestyle accessories, providing one of the very best in shopping experiences.

President of Louis Vuitton, Yves Carcelle, said everyone was delighted that Louis Vuitton had opened two flagship stores in Shanghai. Louis Vuitton has always enjoyed a very special relationship with Shanghai and the opening of the luxurious stores pays tribute to Louis Vuitton and Shanghai. The stores unique integration of dynamic population and design elements offer those who visit a truly unforgettable luxury experience in shopping.

Editorial | Image Courtesy Of Louis Vuitton