Gucci Mega Store Grand Opening with help from A-List Celebs
by Heather Holman on Wednesday, February 06, 2008
The world famous Italian Label, Gucci will open its biggest retail store in the world this Friday in New York City. To celebrate, Madonna will be hosting a star packed party, tonight, on the lawn of the UN in Turtle Bay and will be co-hosted by celebs Sarah Jessica Parker and Salma Hayek. Gucci will be donating the party proceeds to UNICEF and Raising Malawi. The party will feature musical performances by Madonna, Alicia Keys, Timbaland and Rihanna, as well as an auction of super luxurious items presented by Chris Rock.
The mega-store or flagship store, located at 725 Fifth Avenue New York City, will feature three glass-enclosed floors of yummy Gucci products. The décor keeps in line with Gucci's chic style and was exclusively created by Gucci's Creative Directory Frida Giannini. While celebrity architect, James Carpenter, utilized the space's natural light to provide an ambience perfect for spending money.
A-List Stars with a passion for fashion and heart of gold are sure to be in attendance at this charitable event and Hotels of the Rich and Famous has acquired the guest list. Celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Adrien Brody, François-Henri Pinault, Sting and Trudie Styler, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, Gwyneth Paltrow, Arpad Busson, Matthew Broderick, Téa Leoni and Lucy Liu have all RSVPed and what's a fashion party in NYC without appearances from Paris, Ashley and Mary Kate!
The Gucci Flagship Store on Fifth Avenue in NYC - Rooms shown are the handbag and shoe display rooms.
The Fashion Icon's Superstore will open this Friday February 8th, for more information check out their NYC website http://www.guccilovesny.com.
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