Canal Place welcomes Swarovski, expanding its luxury retail portfolio

Feb 24

NEW ORLEANS — Canal Place, a premier luxury shopping destination, proudly announces the grand opening of Swarovski, the world’s premier jewelry and accessory brand. The new boutique brings a brilliant sparkle to the shopping center, further solidifying Canal Place’s position as the leading destination for upscale retail in the region.

Designed to ignite imaginations, the Swarovski store at Canal Place pays homage to the shimmering beauty of crystal, reflecting the uniquely captivating charm of the city itself. Mesmerizing metallic finishes and fluted glass combined with chrome and silk touches throughout.

To reflect the brand’s new visual identity, overseen by the beloved Swarovski Swan, guests will be welcomed into a sensorial retail space to discover an array of tempting and tantalizing crystal treasures.

Encouraging exploration and self-expression, the 694 square foot store features Swarovski’s signature blue brand hue. With myriad octagons adorning the walls in a breathtaking display of product and pattern, the entire concept is a tribute to the wonder of crystal itself.

For the final flourish, packages wrapped up with signature gross-grain silks and velvets add to the entire spellbinding experience.

Canal Place, known for offering upscale shopping since 1984, continues to evolve with the addition of Swarovski. The shop joins a thriving community of more than 50 high-end retailers, many of which hold exclusive or limited-availability brands within the United States.

"Swarovski's arrival further enhances Canal Place's commitment to an unparalleled luxury shopping experience, complementing our existing roster of prestigious brands like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co, MCM, Saks Fifth Avenue and Golden Goose,” said Canal Place General Manager, Matt Brown.

Swarovski is located on Level One between Tiffany & Co. and Tag Heuer. For a complete list of stores visit canalplacestyle.com.

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About Canal Place
Situated on the edge of the historic French Quarter, Canal Place is home to many notable, exclusive designer boutiques and a 9-screen movie theater. An on-site, four-star hotel, The Westin Canal Place, and a convenient covered parking facility add to Canal Place’s unique offerings. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, this world-class shopping center boasts a superb mix of stores including Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, MCM, Golden Goose Tiffany & Co, Brooks Brothers, lululemon athletica and Anthropologie. For more information, visit www.canalplacestyle.com. Connect with Canal Place on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Thread and Instagram (@canalplacestyle).

About O’Connor Capital Partners
Founded in 1983, O’Connor Capital Partners www.oconnorcp.com is an institutional real estate investment, management, and development firm based in New York City and run by President and CEO, William Q. O’Connor. The firm pursues acquisitions, developments and conversions on behalf of its institutional funds, separate accounts, and own account. O’Connor primarily targets retail and residential opportunities throughout the U.S. and Mexico. Since inception, O’Connor has acquired or developed over $30 billion of property, including over 55 million square feet of retail space and over 30,000 residential units globally.

Alicia Vial

Alicia Vial is a New Orleans native with more than a decade of experience elevating client stories and leading crisis response. As the senior director of strategy, Alicia acts as a leader within the Gambel Communications team ensuring each agency team member is positioned to deliver strategic public relations services that meet the highest standards of the industry. In addition to supporting the agency’s long-term business growth and development, she coordinates day-to-day account services and oversees strategic direction while staying abreast of best practices and industry trends to provide innovative solutions to meet client’s needs.

Before joining Gambel Communications, Alicia served as the communications director for the Louisiana SPCA, the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in Louisiana that impacts more than 74,000 animals per year. During her nearly eight-year tenure, Alicia oversaw numerous crises, served on national communication taskforces, oversaw all aspects of internal and external relations and worked alongside the development department to raise critical funding. Prior to that, she worked in the fast-paced New Orleans hospitality industry focusing on digital public relations for multiple hotels.

Alicia is a member of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL), Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF), a board member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) New Orleans Chapter and a member of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute. An accredited public relations practitioner (APR), Alicia is also certified in crisis communications, organizational leadership, content marketing and social media.

A well respected and trusted public relations practitioner, Alicia has been recognized by SPRF as a ‘Senior Practitioner of the Year’. Dubbed early on in her career as one to watch, she also received the ‘Rising Star’ award by PRAL and was profiled in St. Charles Avenue Magazine as part of their Young Bloods series. Most recently, she was recognized at PRSA’s annual Fleurish Awards and received four Awards of Excellence for her work along with the ‘Plate Spinner’ award for her efforts on the board of directors for the chapter.

An LSU graduate, Alicia received a bachelor's degree in mass communications with a concentration in public relations and minors in business administration and leadership development. She is a frequent speaker and presenter on public relations topics, most recently presenting at the Jefferson Economic Development Commission and SPRF annual conference.

When Alicia is not at work, you can find her at the ballpark with her three boys or cheering on the Tigers in Death Valley.

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