Lifestyle brand ALEX AND ANI will be opening a series of permanent stores across Japan from March to April.
ALEX AND ANI was founded in 2004 by creative director Caroline Rafaelian and offers bangles and other accessories. The brand offers eco-conscious items made with recycled metals, glass beads, Swarovski crystals, and more. Their designs have been loved by many celebrities, including Beyoncé, Jessica Simpson, Miley Cyrus, and Cameron Diaz.
The bangle lineup includes bangles with symbol charms (4,212 yen to 6,372 yen), glass beads (6,372 yen to 11,880 yen), and metal charms (7,992 yen to 9,612 yen). Each symbol on the charm contains a message of support that encourages a more positive outlook on life. The grand opening will be on March 4th on the first floor of Takashimaya Osaka, March 25th on the second floor of Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, and late April on the first floor of Takashimaya Yokohama. A limited-time shop will open on the first floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store from April 8th to the end of August. In addition, opening gifts will be distributed with purchases of 16,200 yen or more. At Takashimaya Osaka, the first 50 customers will receive a key ring with a symbol charm, and at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, the first 30 customers will receive a ring or earrings. Furthermore, prior to the grand opening of the permanent stores, each department store will open a pop-up shop. The periods are: Takashimaya Osaka from February 25th to March 3rd, Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store from March 4th to 17th, Hankyu Umeda Main Store from April 1st to 7th, and Takashimaya Yokohama from April 8th to 14th.