AlphaTauri opens flagship store in London. Many guests attend opening event

Nov 9, 2022
AlphaTauri brought together some of the biggest names in fashion, sport, and music to celebrate the opening of its first-ever London flagship store. Guests were treated to one-off performances by British singer Ray and DJ duo Lou Hayter & Nabhan Rizwan.

Exterior of the AlphaTauri London Store
The event was hosted by F1 legend David Coulthard, who also played for Red Bull. The event, held in a distinctive 326 square metre store on Brompton Road in London's Knightsbridge, was attended by Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda, current drivers of the eponymous Scuderia AlphaTauri F1 team, which is sponsored by AlphaTauri.



AlphaTauri CEO Ahmet Mercan said:

"We are thrilled that so many friends have come together to celebrate this milestone day for the brand. We are incredibly grateful for your overwhelming support. The opening of our London flagship store marks the next major step in our journey to becoming a global brand."


AlphaTauri further accelerates its global expansion with the opening of its London flagship store. Having already launched in the UK through e-commerce, the opening of this fully-managed store marks the beginning of a brick-and-mortar presence in the country.



AlphaTauri's new flagship store in Knightsbridge: where fashion meets innovation
Located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, the 326 square metre store was designed by Studio Liebenbauer, which has offices in Berlin, Vienna and Los Angeles. The store invites visitors into the world of AlphaTauri, showcasing the latest men's and women's collections across two floors.


The sophisticated monochrome interior, made of brushed aluminum, is dotted with natural materials and specially designed lighting, paying homage to AlphaTauri's signature design language. By combining the latest technology and natural materials with digital, innovative and interactive elements, the store emphasizes its customer-first concept and provides a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.


The LED displays on the wall that runs through to the second floor play immersive sound and video content that changes depending on the time of day, allowing customers to experience the world of AlphaTauri from the moment they step inside the store. In addition to showcasing the latest product lineups for men and women, the "Experience Area" on the first floor is filled with various elements that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the brand's worldview.


An installation of knitwear and hoodies reflects the brand's two core competencies. The two-floor knitwear installation is inspired by AlphaTauri's 3D knitwear, which is made entirely from a single piece of fabric, and utilizes multiple threads. Meanwhile, the hoodie installation features a number of technical components arranged on the wall, showcasing the iconic hoodie in an eye-catching composition. The Scuderia AlphaTauri F1 racing car, which AlphaTauri sponsors and bears its name, is also on display, assembled from original components. Painted in the F1 team's colors, the display model appears to float above the wall, symbolizing the close relationship between the F1 racing team and the fashion brand. These two worlds are united by a pioneering spirit backed by a relentless pursuit of innovative solutions and technical expertise.
The store experience is rounded off by custom-built product displays for AlphaTauri and various digital screens, arranged individually or as a collage, showcasing the latest collections.


With the opening of the London flagship, the brand now has four directly-operated stores. The first, in Salzburg, opened in 2016, followed in the same year by a store in Graz. In 2021, the Graz store was significantly expanded with the opening of a flagship store in Vienna overlooking the historic St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Services available at the AlphaTauri London store:
・Click & Reserve
(AlphaTauri's e-commerce function that allows you to check product availability and reservation status in-store)
・Drop It (home delivery of purchased items)
・Dry cleaning
・Alteration service


AlphaTauri London Store Information:
Opening date: Friday, November 4, 2022
Floor area: 326 square meters
1st floor: Experience area plus selected styles from the latest collections
2nd floor: AlphaTauri men's and women's fashion and accessories

Address:
171-175 Brompton Rd
London SW3 1NF
United Kingdom



Notable guests at the opening event:

From left: AlphaTauri CEO Ahmet Mercan, F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, Scuderia AlphaTauri Team President Franz Tost, F1 driver Pierre Gasly, and AlphaTauri Executive Advisor Bruno Seltzer.

From left: former F1 driver David Coulthard, Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner, and former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell

Singer Ray
Musician, singer, DJ, and producer Lou Hayter
Model Mary Charteris and her husband Robbie Furze
F1 Driver Pierre Gasly and F1 Driver Yuki Tsunoda

About Scuderia AlphaTauri F1 Team:
Scuderia AlphaTauri is a racing team affiliated with Red Bull and based in Faenza, Italy. It has been competing in F1 since 2020. It was formed as a result of a name change and relaunch from its predecessor, Scuderia Toro Rosso. The team principal is Franz Tost. The team name and brand name "AlphaTauri" are derived from the star Aldebaran (scientific name: Alpha Tauri) in the constellation Taurus.

About AlphaTauri:
AlphaTauri is a premium fashion brand created by Red Bull. Since its launch in 2016, it has been exploring new directions in the fashion industry, combining design and luxury materials with textile innovation. When co-developing cutting-edge technologies, the brand collaborates with renowned experts from around the world. The AlphaTauri collection is available in its own stores in Salzburg, Graz, Vienna and London, as well as at retailers across Europe, Turkey and Qatar and on its website (alphatauri.com).

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編集部
  • From left: AlphaTauri CEO Ahmet Mercan, F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, Scuderia AlphaTauri principal Franz Tost, F1 driver Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri executive advisor Bruno Seltzer
  • From left: former F1 driver David Coulthard, Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner, and former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell
  • Singer Ray
  • Musician, singer, DJ, producer Lou Hayter
  • Model Mary Charteris and her husband Robbie Furze
  • F1 driver Pierre Gasly and F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda
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