Harry Winston, Inc., the premier international jeweler and watchmaker,  celebrate the opening of its first flagship Pavilion in Shanghai, China, with a stunning celebration highlighting the richly faced history of the 80 year old luxury brand, from its legacy as the “King of Diamonds” to the glamour of the Hollywood red carpet.

 

Located in XinTianDi, Shanghai’s prestigious area famous for the convergence of eastern and western cultures, Harry Winston Shanghai Xintiandi Pavilion radiates like a brilliant diamond, welcoming clients who appreciate the rarity, beauty, and exclusivity of the House’s spectacular designs. 

 

Harry Winston unveiled  the Pavilion, it latest architectural jewel  designed with William Sofield and Studio Sofield of New York,  at an afternoon  ribbon cutting ceremony attended by distinguished guests  including: Frédéric de Narp, President and  CEO of Harry Winston, Inc, Leighton Meester  and  Ed Westwick, who both attended the ceremony wearing Harry Winston to help commemorate this important moment.

 

Following the opening ceremony, a gala dinner was held on the Taiping Lake nearby, where the jewelry House built  a magnificent golden tent, poised on the surface of the tranquil lake like a sparkling jewel.  Inside, the invited  guests feasted their eyes on  a  splendid journey through the world’s most incredible jewels: a special gallery was arranged to showcase Harry Winston’s masterpieces, including Iconic Winston styles, and the new Ultimate Adornments collection, inspired by traditional costumes and adornments around the world, from the 

Qipao, a Chinese form-fitting dress, to exotic Indian Caftans, to the intricate beauty of point d’alencon, the Queen of lace.

 

As  soft music  filled the tent, the gala dinner began with a reflection on the brands most dazzling moments throughout its 80-year history, followed by  a stunning fashion show, with models draped in diamonds from Harry Winston’s Ultimate Adornments collection, and Chinese traditional dresses custom designed by Judy Hua,  one of the most promising fashion designers in China. 

 

The event closed with a surprise performance by pop singer Jay Chou, who dazzled the audience as he played  from his famed  white piano, singing  the songs that showed his distinguished talent in integrating western elements with traditional Chinese music.

 

Surrounded by the intoxicating  blend of heritage, glamour, rarity, and beauty,  scenery, the  exclusive jeweler created a spectacular one-of-a-kind evening, that vividly confirmed to the public that Harry Winston, with its time-transcending masterpieces, has taken roots in China and is set to continue to write its brilliant legend  in  Shanghai.