Moynat Paris opens its boutique in Harrods, London
Moynat Paris, the maker of luxury travel luggage founded in 1849, is celebrating the opening of its new London store on the 5th of July, at the legendary Harrods.
This occasion marks the opening of the House's third store in the UK, after "Mount Street" and "Selfridges" in 2018. Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores since 1849, the same year Moynat was founded. Harrods, spread over nearly five acres, in the prestigious Knighstbridge district, is renowned for stocking the most exclusive and luxurious creations for its discerning clientele.
historical connection
The Maison is known for combining bold technical innovation with a Parisian spirit. Historically, a passion for art and adventure connects Moynat with its English clientele; Moynat's first "English Trunk" was the first selling travel bag in 1873. It was made of water-repellent canvas and a lightweight bamboo frame, and was a favorite of English tourists returning home after a stay in Paris.
The new Moynat Harrods is located in the heart of London's famous department store, on the ground floor, in the new luxury labels section. The store's design was inspired by the interior of a luggage compartment, and reflects the theme of duality, with a twin store located alongside the first store. Warm amber surrounds this unique space, creating a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere. For the discerning clientele, the boutique features iconic canvas and leather handbags, as well as exquisite creations with unique hardware and leather details. The boutique also offers a space for craft shows, giving customers the chance to experience Moynat's unique customization offerings, and witness the distinctive craftsmanship up close.
exclusive collection
Coinciding with the opening of the Moynat store in Harrods, the Flori Leather Marquetry ART DECO collection was launched, a special collection of nine unique Flori bags, featuring the 'marquetry' technique, the leather inlay. Handmade by skilled leather artisans, these bags are available in a limited quantity only at Moynat Harrods.
Each bag from the Flori Leather Marquetry ART DECO collection is a work of art. Each expression of the know-how of the Maison's emblematic craftsmanship technique requires the highest skill, patience and precision of the artisans. The individual pieces of leather are meticulously decorated to form a smooth, seamless pattern, reflecting a work of art that is seemingly simple, but whose technique is incredibly complex. In addition, each piece expresses Moynat's commitment to sustainability, by reusing surplus, high-quality materials from previous collections.
The Flori Leather Marquetry ART DECO collection features designs in a rich palette of seven colours, including Peacock, Tonka and Regiment. Each bag is crafted from the durable, scratch-resistant grained calfskin leather Moynat is known for. The collection also features vibrant prints, inspired by Art Deco, a period in which Moynat's creativity flourished. An elegant array of bows and geometric shapes, consisting of 17 to 30 pieces of leather, adorns the Flori bags. The geometric precision of each print placed on the curved design of the Flori bags results in three alluring designs.
To further commemorate this historic partnership, the Maison has also created unique and distinctive leather handbags and hard-sided "suitcase" bags.