The growing trend of fashion cafés reflect a shift in the luxury market where lifestyle and experiential offerings take centre stage. Here’s what you’ll find in luxury fashion cafés around the world.
Luxury fashion cafés around the world are redefining how brands connect with their audiences combining high-end design with curated culinary experiences. These cafés serve as extensions of renowned labels offering patrons an opportunity to immerse themselves in the brand’s world beyond fashion and accessories.
Inside the world’s best luxury fashion cafes, a new and growing trend
Dior Gold House, Bangkok
Located in Bangkok’s Ploenchit shopping district, the Dior Gold House is an architectural centrepiece inspired by the façade of 30 Avenue Montaigne, the original home of the maison in Paris. Encased in a gold exterior and surrounded by a tropical garden, the boutique houses ready-to-wear collections, accessories, and homeware in carefully curated spaces that reflect Dior’s refined aesthetic.
Café Dior, located within the Gold House, offers a dining experience with intricate bamboo installations serving as its backdrop. The dessert menu, created by three-Michelin-star Chef Mauro Colagreco draws inspiration from nature and Dior’s heritage. The café provides a thoughtfully designed setting for guests to experience the maison’s approach to the dining scene.
LV Café, Bangkok
Positioned within LV The Place at the Gaysorn Amarin Mall, the LV Café in Bangkok marks Louis Vuitton’s entry into dining in South Asia. The café’s design integrates natural materials such as wood and raffia with signature Louis Vuitton elements, including Monogram-patterned floors and furniture inspired by the Objets Nomades collection.
The menu features a selection of cakes, tarts, and desserts, each incorporating subtle Louis Vuitton motifs. Options include the Star Blossom Cake with chocolate and caramel flavours and the pistachio-infused Monogram Cake with orange blossom. Additionally, locally inspired offerings like the Mango Sticky Rice Fizz – a beverage made with mango and sticky rice syrup – celebrate Thailand’s culinary traditions. The restaurant, led by chef Gaggan Anand, enhances the experience with a seasonal menu that focuses on Thai flavours.
Ralph’s Coffee, Bangkok and worldwide
Ralph’s Coffee, a global concept by Ralph Lauren, offers a relaxed yet refined café experience in several locations worldwide. Known for its signature coffee blends, Ralph’s Coffee combines the brand’s dedication to quality with a welcoming ambiance. The café’s menu features a selection of artisanal coffee drinks, teas, and light bites, including pastries and sandwiches. In December 2024, a Ralph’s Coffee branch also opened in Bangkok, at Central World.
Café Kitsuné, Bangkok and worldwide
Café Kitsuné, now with locations worldwide, blends the simplicity of intimate coffee bars with the modern and cosmopolitan flair that defines the Kitsuné brand. Originating in Paris, the concept celebrates the pleasure of savouring high quality coffee in a fashionable setting. The coffee served at Café Kitsuné is known for its full-bodied flavour, with notes of chocolate and grilled hazelnuts. In Bangkok, Café Kitsuné is located at Emquartier.
The Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud, New York
Situated within The Landmark, Tiffany’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue, the Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud offers an elegant dining experience inspired by the heritage of Tiffany&Co. Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud and Blue Box Café Executive Chef Raphaelle Bergeon present a seasonally driven menu, including Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Afternoon Tea, and an all-day à la carte selection.
The Peter Marino-designed space features a café, bar, and private dining area with custom art installations and the signature Tiffany blue as a defining element.
Gucci Osteria, Seoul
Gucci Osteria brings a contemporary approach to Italian cuisine while embracing local influences. Part of a series of restaurants conceptualised by Gucci and renowned Chef Massimo Bottura, this location reflects the youthful energy of the Gucci brand. Set within a lively space, Gucci Osteria Seoul offers guests an experience that celebrates Italian tradition and contemporary reinterpretation.
Emporio Armani Ristorante and Café, Milan
The Emporio Armani Ristorante and Café offers a versatile dining experience. Upon entering, guests are welcomed into a spacious café bar on the ground floor, ideal for freshly baked pastries, a quick lunch, or cocktail hour. The Lounge, also on the ground floor, features large windows that allow natural light to create a refreshing atmosphere, making it an inviting space to dine.
The first floor is tailored for formal and business lunches, while the outdoor area, known as the Emporio Armani Ristorante Giardino, provides a relaxed and intimate setting for the summer climate.
The Coach Coffee Shop, Jakarta
Building on the success of the Coach Coffee Shop in Grand Indonesia West Mall, the Coach Restaurant has introduced a new culinary aspect to the brand’s presence in Jakarta. Located in the same shopping complex, this restaurant echoes Coach’s New York City heritage. Featuring classic New York steakhouse fare, including strip steak, lamb chops, shrimp cocktails, wedge salads, and signature martini’s, the interiors are also inspired by the city’s aesthetic.
From bistro-style leather booths, and a life-sized NYC taxi cab installation embedded in the ceiling, the restaurant pays full homage to New York City. Adjacent to the restaurant is The Coach Coffee Shop, a casual yet stylish café. With its neighbourhood-inspired charm and signature mascot, Lil Miss Jo, the coffee shop offers a friendly setting for enjoying beverages and light bites.
Prada Caffé, London
Located in Harrods, Prada Caffé draws inspiration from its first boutique in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Black-and-white chequered flooring reflects Prada’s signature monochrome aesthetic, while pale green velvet sofas and floral additions add a touch of refinement.
The menu celebrates Italian tradition with a modern twist, featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner and aperitivo options. Highlights include burrata and zucchini, spinach and ricotta cannelloni with black truffle, and for a lighter fare, guests can enjoy tramezzini sandwiches, pizzettes and a selection of patisseries.
Marchesi 1824, Milan and London
One of Milan’s most historic cafés, Marchesi 1824, was acquired by the Prada Group and has since expanded beyond its original location in Via Santa Maria alla Porta. Additional locations include Via Monte Napoleone, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, and the Mayfair district in London.
Offering breakfast, lunch, cocktails, and a wide selection of confectionary and savoury items, the café is celebrated for specialities such as its iconic Panettone.
Oursin, Paris
Located within the Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées, Oursin is Mediterranean-inspired space born from the collaboration between Jacquemus and Caviar Kaspia. Drawing heavily on the Mediterranean culture that has shaped Jacquemus, Oursin translates directly to “sea urchin” in English, reflecting its coastal roots with a menu that features larger plates that emphasis fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Café Leon Dore, New York and London
With locations in New York and London, Café Leon Dore brings a curated menu inspired by Greek coffee and pastry. The café’s offerings include the Freddo Espresso and Freddo Cappuccino- frothy iced espresso drinks -alongside an assortment of Greek pastries and grocery items.
Vivienne Westwood Café, Hong Kong
Fans of Vivienne Westwood can visit the brand’s café located in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The menu focusing on British tradition, features afternoon tea sets, coffee, and cakes adorned with the brand’s logo. Adding to the experience, the tableware is decorated with Vivienne Westwood’s signature tartan pattern.
[Hero and Featured Image Credit: The Coach Restaurant]
This article originally appeared in Prestige Online.
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