Ponte Vecchio: Roppongi Hills Store Reopens After Renovation
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March 25, 2015

Ponte Vecchio: Roppongi Hills Store Reopens After Renovation


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New Jewelry Collaborations with Contemporary Artists


Ponte Vecchio Roppongi Hills Store Reopens


Ponte Vecchio will reopen its Roppongi Hills store on Thursday, April 4th. As the first in a series of art collaboration items, jewelry created in partnership with contemporary artist Mariko Mori will be available in limited quantities as an exclusive pre-release.



Text by Yuzu Kuromiya




Exclusive Roppongi Hills Store Jewelry Arrives








Ponte Vecchio offers playful jewelry with the theme "Color Your Everyday." The concept for the renovated Roppongi Hills store is a gallery. It has been reborn as Ponte Vecchio's sole conceptual shop, designed to bring the enriching and energizing power of art closer to women who live vibrant lives, through collaborations with contemporary artists.

The interior design, inspired by a gallery, was created by architectural design firm Kazappo & Associates. The chic, monochrome-based interior showcases a wide range of items, from the iconic "Eterno" series and bridal collections to exclusive jewelry, offering the latest pieces for discerning adults.


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The first art collaboration item is the bangle "RING by Mariko Mori," a partnership with artist Mariko Mori, who has garnered global acclaim as a leading figure in contemporary art. The circular form of this piece represents "Wa," or harmony, and it is a jewelry interpretation of the site-specific art installation "RING" by Mariko Mori's "Faou Foundation Project," located in Brazil. The acrylic bangle, which shifts through various colors depending on the light, can also be worn as a necklace. It will be available in limited quantities as an exclusive pre-release at the Roppongi Hills store, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support reconstruction efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Additionally, to commemorate the store's reopening, numerous limited-edition items for the Roppongi Hills store will be introduced. These include jewelry featuring a heart motif with the message "LOVE," inspired by Roppongi Hills' 10th-anniversary theme "LOVE TOKYO"; jewelry depicting elegant butterflies gracefully flying towards flowers; and pieces that express vibrant, captivating butterflies rendered in mystical amethyst. Furthermore, original gift items will be offered to customers who make a purchase.

The new Roppongi Hills store offers a fresh way to enjoy art, making it more accessible. The collaboration jewelry, which allows one to experience Mariko Mori's earth-conscious philosophy firsthand, is also a must-see.



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"RING by Mariko Mori"
Material | Acrylic
Price | ¥69,300
Includes certificate signed by Mariko Mori

Ponte Vecchio Roppongi Hills Store
Roppongi Hills West Walk 2F, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5786-7400
Hours | 11:00 - 21:00
www.pontevecchio.jp