The House of Harry Winston Inc. (New York) has taken the wraps off its new flagship salon in Tokyo’s famed Ginza. The three-level, 9400-square-foot space represents a fresh design direction for the high-end jeweler, “reimagining the iconic Winston style through a more contemporary, architectural lens,” the company said in a news release.
In its project description of the space, the retailer said, “Every detail within the interior speaks to the House’s enduring legacy. Fine-cut white polished marble outlines the perimeter of each floor, complemented by custom carpets that add warmth and texture. Walls are finished in glossy, white-textured wallpaper and marble, lending a luminous effect throughout. A statement chandelier and curated decorative furnishings complete the ambiance.
“Each floor of the salon unveils a distinct experience, guiding guests through a space that reflects the House’s heritage and dedication to craftsmanship. The first floor is devoted to bridal, while the second-floor houses signature collections, timepieces and the House’s most exceptional high-jewelry creations. This level also features the largest VIP salon in Japan, offering an intimate environment for private-client experiences. Below ground is a dedicated merchandise repair concierge.
“The exterior façade, clad in crème travertine marble, features window vitrines and three illuminated lightboxes showcasing the House’s seasonal campaigns. At the entrance, guests are welcomed through Harry Winston’s signature black and gold double gates, adorned with rosette motifs and flanked by two matching lampposts—iconic elements that pay tribute to the House’s historic Fifth Avenue flagship in New York City.”
Said CEO Nayla Hayek: “Set in Ginza – the epicenter of luxury, where forward-thinking design meets enduring tradition – the opening of our new flagship represents an exciting new chapter, one that honors the House’s longstanding relationship in Tokyo, while also offering a bold vision for the future.”
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The company opened its first salon in Japan in 1988; the one in Ginza gives it a total of eight stores there.
Honoring a Legacy: How Smith & Son Jewelers Exceeded Every Goal With Wilkerson
When Andrew Smith decided to close the Springfield, Massachusetts location of Smith & Son Jewelers, the decision came down to family. His father was retiring after 72 years in the business, and Andrew wanted to spend more time with his children and soon-to-arrive grandchildren.
For this fourth-generation jeweler whose great-grandfather founded the company in 1918, closing the 107-year-old Springfield location required the right partner. Smith chose Wilkerson, and the experience exceeded expectations from start to finish.
"Everything they told me was 100% true," Smith says. "The ease and use of all their tools was wonderful."
The consultants' knowledge and expertise proved invaluable. Smith and his father set their own financial goal, but Wilkerson proposed three more ambitious targets. "We thought we would never make it," Smith explains. "We were dead wrong. We hit our first goal, second goal and third goal. It was amazing."
Smith's recommendation is emphatic: "I would never be able to do what they did by myself."
