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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RH Poaches Lisa Chi From Furniture Peer Arhaus, Aims to ‘Elevate' Products and Platform
MILAN — As RH inches closer to its goal of becoming a true American luxury furniture brand, it announced that it's bolstering its creative team. On Tuesday, the company said Lisa Chi is its new president, co-chief merchandising and creative officer. In this role, Chi will report to RH chairman and chief executive officer Gary Friedman and will co-lead product development, merchandising, inventory planning, sourcing, manufacturing and marketing. She will work alongside Eri Chaya, who also holds the title RH president, co-chief merchandising and creative officer. More from WWD Jil Sander Steps Into Venetian Glass With Formafantasma and Venini to Fete New Venice Store Timberland Names Former Dr. Martens Exec Darren McKoy Global VP of Product Design and Creative Direction Paolo Boffi Dies at 85 Chi returned to RH, which was formerly known as Restoration Hardware, from Arhaus, where she held the position of chief merchandising officer. 'We are honored to welcome Lisa back to Team RH as we continue to elevate and expand our product and platform,' Friedman said. 'Lisa's accomplishments while at Arhaus were impressive as she led the merchandising organization during a period of rapid growth, exceeding the billion-dollar mark during her tenure.' In 2024, Arhaus reported $1.27 billion in net revenue. In the fiscal year that ended in February 2025, RH reported that net revenues rose 5 percent to $3.18 billion. Prior to joining Arhaus in 2021, Chi was senior vice president of merchandising for upholstery at RH, and has held senior merchandising roles at Talbots, Kohl's and Lucky Brand, after beginning her retail career at Gap Inc. where she spent 10 years in various merchandise leadership positions. The American brand is on a mission to create a curated world of luxury living, travel, dining and design services and continues to expand its network of international collaborators. In February, the Corte Madera, Calif.-based RH told WWD that it added two new designers to its roster: Mathias de Ferm from Belgium and the Milan-based designer Arthur Gentil. De Ferm is known for his skill in combining natural materials and innovative techniques and is specialized in welding and carpentry. Also in February, the company unveiled 40 exclusive collections from internationally renowned designers with its latest 432-page Sourcebook.'
Malay Mail
08-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Vessira Announces Global Debut at Dubai INDEX 2025: Italian-Asian Luxury Furniture Brand Targets Southeast Asian Growth
Ms. Lim SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 May 2025 - Vessira, the Shanghai-rooted luxury furniture brand blending Italian craftsmanship with refined Asian aesthetics, will make its international debut at the Dubai INDEX Exhibition 2025, held from May 27–29 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event marks a pivotal launchpad for the brand's expansion across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, including key markets such as Indonesia and itself at the intersection of global luxury and cultural craftsmanship, Vessira offers collections that unite the precision of Italian materials—including Carrara marble, walnut, and brass—with a design language inspired by Asian minimalism and warmth. The result: timeless, curated furniture that elevates space through elegance, subtlety, and Without Borders Vessira's entry into the Middle Eastern market is a critical milestone in its global strategy. 'Dubai is the gateway,' says a company spokesperson. 'It connects East and West, and reflects the kind of cross-cultural fluency Vessira stands for.' Following its showcase at INDEX, the brand plans to build regional partnerships in hospitality, luxury residential, and boutique design, supported by future showrooms and curated project operations based in Shanghai, Vessira draws on its strategic location to work closely with Asia's design capitals, while maintaining its commitment to quality through longstanding relationships with Italian ateliers and global for a New Era of Luxury Vessira isn't just a brand—it's a philosophy of modern living. Each piece is created with enduring value in mind: sustainable, ethically sourced, and crafted to age gracefully over time. The brand avoids short-term trends, opting instead for designs that reflect calm sophistication and architectural signature aesthetic embraces soft silhouettes, creamy marbles, earthy tones, and artisanal joinery, curated for clients who seek more than decoration—they seek identity and emotion in every Reimagined Founded by Fransisca Lim, a Chinese-Indonesian entrepreneur with family roots in luxury property and hospitality development across Shanghai and Jakarta, Vessira channels a legacy of refined living into tangible form. While Lim's name is not the focus of the brand, her vision—shaped by both heritage and a global perspective—continues to guide its Ahead Following its debut in Dubai, Vessira will continue expanding into markets with a strong appetite for design-led luxury, including Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Long-term plans include establishing regional showrooms and flagship experiences that bring the brand's cross-cultural ethos to #vessira #vessiradubai #vessirainternational #luxuryliving #homeliving #italianfurniture #indexexhibitiondubai #indexexhibition2025 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Vessira Vessira is a Shanghai-based luxury furniture brand that fuses Italian materials with Asian design sensibilities. Focused on sustainable craftsmanship and global storytelling, the brand serves high-end residential and hospitality markets with a vision rooted in heritage and shaped for the future of living.
Zawya
08-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Vessira Announces Global Debut at Dubai INDEX 2025: Italian-Asian Luxury Furniture Brand Targets Southeast Asian Growth
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 May 2025 - Vessira, the Shanghai-rooted luxury furniture brand blending Italian craftsmanship with refined Asian aesthetics, will make its international debut at the Dubai INDEX Exhibition 2025, held from May 27–29 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event marks a pivotal launchpad for the brand's expansion across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, including key markets such as Indonesia and Singapore. Positioning itself at the intersection of global luxury and cultural craftsmanship, Vessira offers collections that unite the precision of Italian materials—including Carrara marble, walnut, and brass—with a design language inspired by Asian minimalism and warmth. The result: timeless, curated furniture that elevates space through elegance, subtlety, and intention. Design Without Borders Vessira's entry into the Middle Eastern market is a critical milestone in its global strategy. 'Dubai is the gateway,' says a company spokesperson. 'It connects East and West, and reflects the kind of cross-cultural fluency Vessira stands for.' Following its showcase at INDEX, the brand plans to build regional partnerships in hospitality, luxury residential, and boutique design, supported by future showrooms and curated project collaborations. With operations based in Shanghai, Vessira draws on its strategic location to work closely with Asia's design capitals, while maintaining its commitment to quality through longstanding relationships with Italian ateliers and global artisans. Crafted for a New Era of Luxury Vessira isn't just a brand—it's a philosophy of modern living. Each piece is created with enduring value in mind: sustainable, ethically sourced, and crafted to age gracefully over time. The brand avoids short-term trends, opting instead for designs that reflect calm sophistication and architectural depth. Its signature aesthetic embraces soft silhouettes, creamy marbles, earthy tones, and artisanal joinery, curated for clients who seek more than decoration—they seek identity and emotion in every detail. Legacy Reimagined Founded by Fransisca Lim, a Chinese-Indonesian entrepreneur with family roots in luxury property and hospitality development across Shanghai and Jakarta, Vessira channels a legacy of refined living into tangible form. While Lim's name is not the focus of the brand, her vision—shaped by both heritage and a global perspective—continues to guide its direction. Looking Ahead Following its debut in Dubai, Vessira will continue expanding into markets with a strong appetite for design-led luxury, including Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Long-term plans include establishing regional showrooms and flagship experiences that bring the brand's cross-cultural ethos to life. Hashtag: #vessira #vessiradubai #vessirainternational #luxuryliving #homeliving #italianfurniture #indexexhibitiondubai #indexexhibition2025 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Vessira Vessira is a Shanghai-based luxury furniture brand that fuses Italian materials with Asian design sensibilities. Focused on sustainable craftsmanship and global storytelling, the brand serves high-end residential and hospitality markets with a vision rooted in heritage and shaped for the future of living. Vessira
