News | July 31, 2010

Louis Vuitton Now Open in Beirut

News | July 31, 2010

By Rebecca Anne Proctor

Aren’t we loving the arrival of fashion’s favorite brands to the Middle East? Louis Vuitton just opened its first boutique in Lebanon’s capital city of Beirut. The new store is located on Allenby Street in the heart of Beirut ideally situated in between the city’s ancient souks and new high rises.

For the launch event, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Louis Vuitton Yves Carcelle invited Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri as well as a list of dazzling stars from Europe and Lebanon including French actress Catherine Deneuve, Lebanese film director and actress Nadine Labaki and singers Haifa Wehbe and Elissa.

Attendees made their way to The Bubble for the after party where Pop Singer, Yasmine Hamdan entertained the glamorous crowd with tracks from her new album “Arabology.” A night to remember of true celebration, Louis Vuitton finally has a base in Beirut.