Italian fashion brand, Galvanni, has made its Gulf debut, opening its first outlet at Dubai Marina Mall following a franchisee agreement between the international company and Dubai-based fashion retail group, H2 Fashion.

Galvanni is an Italian fashion brand with polo heritage established since 1973. The company manufactures apparel, shoes and accessories for men and women.

Hany Abu Omar, the managing director, H2 Fashion, said: “We are delighted to represent this world class fashion brand in the UAE, Qatar and Jordan. This is the first shop we have opened in Dubai and have plans to open an additional six more stores in the Gulf before end of 2014.”

Simona Graniero, international sales manager of Galvanni, said: “We wanted to establish presence in Dubai for a long time and we were waiting to find the right partner who would understand our brand value and positioning.”

“The Dubai Marina Mall is designed uniquely and is world class by all metrics. Our customers will be offered an ultimate shopping experience in a perfect ambience specifically designed to the requirements of the UAE customers as well as to the diversity of tourists coming to Dubai. We have chosen Dubai Marina Mall as the first store for Galvanni in the Gulf as the demographics of the mall visitors meet our customer profile aptly.”

“Galvanni will trigger a huge demand by customers in the UAE due to the fact that Dubai represents an equestrian hub for the region will generate more demand to the polo fashion brand,” Omar said.

Galvanni and H2 Fashion jointly aim to open more stores in major shopping malls in the Gulf.

Dubai Marina Mall is a leading shopping and lifestyle destination in the heart of one of Dubai’s most dynamic lifestyle communities, and of the world’s most ambitious waterfront developments - the Dubai Marina. – TradeArabia News Service