\u201cThis boutique celebrates our enduring commitment to exceptional savoir-faire while celebrating the richness of New Zealand\u2019s artistic heritage, and we look forward to welcoming our clients into this remarkable new home for Cartier in Auckland.\u201d<\/p>\n
The boutique features bespoke painted artwork by long-time Cartier collaborator Fran\u00e7ois Mascarello.<\/p>\n
At 66 Queen St, Cartier said the location \u201cseamlessly blends Auckland\u2019s architectural legacy with Cartier\u2019s timeless Parisian elegance\u201d.<\/p>\n
Pouhere Taonga Heritage New Zealand lists 66 Queen St, 4 Fort St and Fort Lane, the former Imperial Hotel, as a heritage building.<\/p>\n
The building was erected in 1883 and incorporates two earlier structures dating from 1862 and 1873. It has a historic place category two listing.<\/p>\n
Property records show 66 Queen St is jointly owned by Tattersfield Securities and Stephanie Anne Tattersfield.<\/p>\n
The Tattersfield family also own upmarket jewellery brand Walker & Hall. Walker & Hall has traded from the property for many years.<\/p>\n
Cartier said the space offered \u201can immersive destination\u201d, where the brand could respect the building\u2019s historic character while embracing a contemporary retail concept.<\/p>\n
A key inspiration for the brand was Auckland\u2019s nickname as the \u201ccity of sails\u201d, evoking fluid architectural forms, sculptural curves and layered textures.<\/p>\n
Clients are welcomed through a hand-carved t\u014dtara timber portal by customary M\u0101ori wood carver Steve Solomon.<\/p>\n
The boutique features bespoke artistic commissions from New Zealand\u2019s creative community, including hand-blown glass installations by Auckland artist Isaac Katzoff.<\/p>\n
The most prominent feature, however, is a bespoke painted artwork by long-time Cartier collaborator Francois Mascarello.<\/p>\n
Cartier said the artwork \u201ccelebrates New Zealand\u2019s native flora and birdlife, thoughtfully weaving the Maison\u2019s iconic panther into the country\u2019s vibrant natural landscape\u201d.<\/p>\n
Alongside wider display areas, the boutique features a dedicated bridal section, lounge and private salon for more personal appointments.<\/p>\n
The boutique is now the eighth opening by Cartier in the Oceania region, as it continues to expand its retail presence.<\/p>\n
Cartier is part of the Swiss-based conglomerate Richemont Group and has a worldwide presence through its network of flagships and boutiques, authorised retail partners, and online.<\/p>\n
The centre of Auckland already has Partridge\u2019s, Tiffany & Co, Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton, BVLGARI, Gucci and Swarovski. Most of those are on Queen St in the same block as the new Cartier.<\/p>\n