Simply Abu Dhabi XI

2 9 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I W ith a proud history that dates back over three centuries, Baccarat remains more than ever a symbol of unrivalled luxury. Continuing to build a legacy that is distinguished by a collection of timeless masterpieces, Baccarat open their first store in the Middle East, reports Jordana Lynch. Baccarat is an acclaimed luxury brand from France that has ardent admirers the world over. With centuries of history behind the brand, Baccarat has been a consistent world leader in high-end and exclusive crystal goods ever since the company was founded in 1764 by Bishop Louis de Montmorency-Laval of Metz. The company name comes from the region where the products are made – Baccarat in the Lorraine region of Eastern France. The legendary renown began in 1764 when Louis XV authorised the creation of a factory opposite the village of Baccarat. By 1823, the company had become the leading crystal manufacturer in France. The business continued to grow and push the boundaries of creation, spreading the prestige of crystal to the four corners of the globe. An adventure transformed into odyssey. The artisanal manufacture of such exceptional items has earned Baccarat an instant association with refined savoir-faire, the brand name automatically conjures up a notion of inimitable French Art de Vivre. A symbol of beauty and crystallised perfection, Baccarat has been a celebration of transfigured senses since the Age of Enlightenment. Its fabulous destiny of magic and fascination, of timeless skill and glassworkers’ panache, is imbued with ancestral modernity. For nearly 250 years, Baccarat has inspired leading designers from across the world and the resulting luxury goods range from iconic lighting to unique tableware and decorative objects, fine jewellery and tailor-made flacons. The brand’s products and tradition of excellence are widely distributed around the globe. From its earliest years, Baccarat has boasted markets on every continent, with the head offices, designed by Philippe Starck, on home soil in Paris. Baccarat is currently focussing on architects and designers with A&D branches opening in multiple locations. Over the last two years, Baccarat has opened A&D targeted showrooms in major architectural centres around the world including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and New York. NowBaccarat has opened their first-ever lighting showroom in theMiddle East. Located on Sheikh Mohammed Boulevard in Downtown Dubai – the heart of UAE’s pulsating economic and retail district – the showroom is designed to be an experiential destination dedicated to architects and interior designers. Baccarat AncientSplendour

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NjIwNDQ=