Developer announces first retailers for El Paseo Village and expansion plans for The Gardens on El Paseo

Public Record, The, Jul 22, 2008 by Marra, Bob

Louis Vuitton's debut in Coachella Valley will take shape in a 3,100-square-foot store opening across from Tiffany & Co. The arrival of Louis Vuitton will complement the other luxury retailers that have recently opened at The Gardens including Cole Haan, Coach and Tiffany & Co. The Gardens Louis Vuitton store will be the only location where the brand is sold within 120 miles, with Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Costa. Mesa as the nearest locations.

"We believe that The Gardens is the ideal location in the Desert for Louis Vuitton to present its exclusive line of fashion," said John Slavinsky, senior vice president, Louis Vuitton.

"Louis Vuitton's opening at The Gardens on El Paseo, plus the eagerly awaited Saks Fifth Avenue expansion - as well as other recent luxury tenant store openings along El Paseo - are indicative of the tremendous interest of luxury retailers in locating in the Palm Desert market," Karen Land, director of leasing for Davis Street Land Company commented.

The 200,000-square-foot lifestyle center opened in 1998 and also includes upscale specialty stores such as Tiffany & Co., Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe and Emporium, Cole Haan, Coach, J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, L'Occitane and Oilily.