Berluti Relocates Nagoya Mitsukoshi Boutique to a Larger Ground-Floor Space

Marc Innocenti, president and CEO of Berluti Japan, described the move as a relocation rather than a first entry into Nagoya Mitsukoshi. The distinction matters: Berluti is upgrading an established department-store presence with a stronger facade and more room to show its product categories.

The official store directory places the boutique on the first floor of Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi. Craft codes built into the store The facade uses custom ceramic tiles inspired by Berluti shoe lasts, while the interior combines wood, patinated leather and bespoke furnishings.

Radja Belkacem, who worked on concept design and store planning, said the Patina Bar and the Maison’s shoe-fitting ring are part of the new layout. These details turn the craftsmanship associated with Berluti’s products into visible features of the retail space.

Belkacem said the project involved technical coordination with international teams and local partners through construction and opening. The relocation gives Berluti a broader presentation within a store where it already had a long-standing customer base…