In April 2013, high-end fashion company Céline opened the doors of its new 3,100-square-foot boutique on the world-famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA. This is a homecoming of sorts for the brand, which has a long history on the famed street. It had a store in the area as far back as the seventies and then moved to 313 N. Rodeo Drive in 1996, where it remained until closing a few years ago. This new location is now Céline’s third store in the U.S., with the other two being in New York City and Bal Harbour, FL.
The materials for the project were chosen by lead Céline designer, Phoebe Philo. Samples were reviewed prior to selection by the design team in France. “The stone plays a huge role in the space,” said Tiffany Aryeh, President of Amalfi Stone, who fabricated the materials. “It’s an integral part of the aesthetic of the store. The eye sees beautiful designer clothes and really well-crafted stone work.”