Havana International launches internationally renowned crystal house Lalique

The launch was held at the Lalique outlet in Karachi’s prestigious shopping district Zamzama. In attendance were a number of renowned personalities including founder, visionary and chairman of Havana International, Hamid Ali Khan, French Counsul General Pierre Seillan and Commercial Counsellor Francis Widmer, Director Decoration of Lalique for all regions Jean-Christophe Carel as well as the Directeur De Zone Middle East, Asia & Africa Edouard De Buchet, who had flown in specially for the event. Celebrated personality Hussain Haroon, Hassan Ali Khan, Journalist and fashion critic Mohsin Sayed were also present among others.

A delightful evening of cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres, the launch included the absolutely breath taking Lalique crystal collection on display, and was indeed a testament to the aesthetic taste and palate of the French, of which Lalique is a bona fide manifestation.

Setting itself apart by a diversity of facets including the brands generational experience, with artiste Renee Lalique as one of the pioneers of crystal modelling and indeed sculpting since 1921, as its creator. Lalique’s refined signature style is also one of its exclusive features, with each piece and creation handcrafted and untouched by modern machinery. Indeed Lalique’s strong Art Nouveau and Art Deco inspirations add strength and lightness to the ornate masterpieces of the past and present.

Speaking at the launch, Directeur De Zone Middle East, Asia & Africa, Edouard De Buchet said “We are extremely thrilled to be in Pakistan with Havana International, and we believe Pakistan is a very important emerging market. We have ensured Lalique in Pakistan is at par with all other Lalique outlets across the globe, and we intend on launching a new collection, twice every year.”

Speaking about the launch, Asif Hanafi, group strategy manager of Havana International has said “We are very excited to introduce Lalique in Pakistan. The launch of Lalique in the country heralds a new and significant addition to luxury living, saving our customers the hassle of having to purchase the Lalique pieces from abroad. We will be developing Lalique in Pakistan further with launches in Lahore later this year to provide premium product enthusiasts in Pakistan with quality, reliability and transparency within a diversity of luxury services in 2008.”

Lalique’s flagship lifestyle store is now open in Karachi’s Zamzama.

A visionary institution, Havana International has successfully launched Pakistan’s original exclusive cigar lounge ‘Club Havana’ in Karachi and has recently announced its partnership with the world’s leading French crystal brand, Lalique. For the first time in the country, Havana International introduces their flagship Lalique lifestyle store in Karachi’s prestigious shopping district, Zamzama.
Havana International continues to provide Pakistan’s premium product aficionados with quality, reliability and exclusivity. In this year, the company looks forward to introducing to the country, a diversity of luxury services.

Artiste Rene Lalique conceived and formed what has globally come to be regarded as the most revered and coveted of crystal creations, the eponymous luxury brand, Lalique.

The brand’s identity is inspired by Art Nouveau and Art Deco and Lalique’s style is easily recognised through the manual modelling of the shapes and patterns, as if sculptured.

In addition to its timeless design, Lalique almost uniquely is dynamic as well. Versatility and imagination is synonymous with Lalique and so intrinsic a part of its constant creativity. These contemporary collections, designed to enhance and elevate our sensory perceptions and our everyday lives, provide the elegance, style and aesthetics that we all so desire. Lalique Pakistan exclusively carries Interior design pieces, jewellery and glass.
Lalique of Paris, now has a lifestyle store in Karachi.