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BIOGRAPHY
Founded in Paris in 1932 by Madame Ricci and her son Robert Ricci, NINA RICCI has become in the space of half a century a prestigious name in the French luxury goods industry.

1932
Madame Ricci arrived in Paris from Turin as a young girl, and was 49 years old when her only son Robert convinced her to set up her own Haute Couture House. Success was rapid for this remarkable "dress architect" : the 40 seamstresses working in a building at 20 rue des Capucines had increased to 450 at the outbreak of war.

1946
Wishing to diversify the Couture House's operations, whilst also expressing his own sensibilities, Robert Ricci launched his first perfume "Coeur-Joie". Enclosed in a frosted crystal bottle made by Marc Lalique and illustrated by the artist Christian BŽrard, this bouquet of sweet-smelling flowers immediately set NINA RICCI in a class of its own in the world of artistic and creative perfumery.

1948
Two years later, Robert Ricci created "L'Air du Temps", a magical fragrance that was to become one of French perfumery's great classics.

1959

The arrival of young designers engaged by Madame Ricci brought new impetus to the Couture House. In 1959, NINA RICCI acquired international renown with the success of Jules-Franois Crahay's collection, consolidated some years later by GŽrard Pipart who took over the Haute Couture studio in 1964.

Taking advantage of NINA RICCI's growing reputation overseas, "L'Air du Temps" was introduced on major world markets, in particular Japan and the United States.

1970
Madame Nina Ricci passed away on the 30 November, aged 87.

1974
PARFUMS NINA RICCI developed rapidly during the 1970's to become one of France's leading exporters. To cope with this expansion, NINA RICCI decided to build the Ury Perfume Production Centre, which was operational for the launch of "Farouche" in 1974. This model factory, combining advanced technology with traditional perfumery methods, has since then assured worldwide production of all NINA RICCI perfumes.

1979
NINA RICCI moved from the Rue des Capucines of its humble beginnings to the Avenue Montaigne, in one of Paris's most prestigious quarters.

NINA RICCI's head office incorporating five floors of offices, design studios and workrooms, boutiques, salons and several showrooms, thus became the strategic base of a company whose operations developed to cover ready-to-wear, leather goods and fashion accessories - scarves, glasses, jewellery,É

1986
With the opening of the "Ricci-Club" men's boutique, NINA RICCI developed a new centre of interest. The launch of the men's eau de toilette "Ricci-Club" in 1989, followed by the "NINA RICCI Monsieur" men's lines soon produced results for this new activity.

1992
NINA RICCI undertook a major diversification with the creation of its first cosmetic line "Le Teint Ricci".
Developed with the help of Research Laboratories, with packaging designed by Garouste and Bonetti, "Le Teint Ricci" offered a new approach to beauty, resolutely placed under the sign of innovation and pleasure.

Two new perfumes followed this launch : "Deci Delˆ" in 1994, then in 1996, "Les Belles de Ricci", an impertient Eau de Toilette perfect for 15 - 20 year olds.

New designers joigned the fashion house including Christian Astuguevieille entrusted with the development of the Leather Goods.

1998
NINA RICCI has experienced a very eventful year as 1998 has been dedicated to LÕAir du Temps which celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Anniversary to which the entire house has contributed with numerous creations : new bottles, new advertising campaign, accessoriesÉ

1999
A new era is beginning for NINA RICCI : new style, new projectsÉ the NINA RICCI style imagined by Nathalie Gervais defined the delicate universe of a brand which is subtly sensual, simple yet sublimeThere are now 3 Belles : LibertŽ AcidulŽe, Amour d'Amandier and DŽlices d'Epices.

2001
The arrival of a new signature on the female fragrance front, symbolizing the evolution of the brand. "Premier Jour" is the "first born" of the new Ricci era. Its name, its purpose and its image make it an act of faith, just as L'Air du Temps was at its inception.

2002
Fortified by the success to the launch of Premier Jour, Nina Ricci is writing a new chapter in fragrance, to establish its legitimacy as a perfumer for men. Nina Ricci is asserting again the brand territory around its first values. MEMOIRE DÕHOMME is a great menÕs classic whose mission is to match the ideas and aesthetics of its time.

Beauty and Prt ˆ Porter de Peau. Ten years later, a new concept of the cosmetic is born. Nina Ricci is presenting its new range of makeup and skin-care, constructed like a collection, under the label Prt ˆ Porter de Peau, Ready to wear for the skin

2003

Appointment of Lars Nilsson as Creative Director in order to inject further youth and femininity.

Activities and Brands

Ready-to-Wear, Leather goods and Fashion Accessories, Lingerie, Men's lines

Perfumes for Ladies
CÏur-Joie, L'Air du Temps, Capricci, Farouche, Fleur de Fleurs, Nina, Deci Delˆ, Les Belles de Ricci, Premier Jour.
Perfumes for men
Signoricci, Ricci-Club

Beauty "Le Teint Ricci", Skin care and make up line.

Whom to Contact

France
NINA RICCI Paris
39, avenue Montaigne
75008 Paris
TŽl : 01 40 88 45 45 - Fax : 01 40 88 45 67

Japon
NINA RICCI PRESTIGE K.K
C/o KIC CORPORATION
3F NAKAYAMA BLDG.
3-17-14, MINAMI-AOYAMA MINATO-KU
TOKYO 107 0062
JAPAN
TŽl : 00 81 33 57 70 45 11
Fax : 00 81 33 57 70 45 13

Singapore
PUIG ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD
60, Martin Road N¡ 05 35
Trademart Singapore
239065 SINGAPORE
Tel : 00 65 732 9 555 - Fax : 00 65 733 0 388

Major Retail Outlets

Philippines

NINA RICCI Rustan Makati
Rustan's Makati
Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Manila

NINA RICCI Fiesta Mail (Duty Free)
Columbia Compound
Nino Aquino Avenue
Manila

France
NINA RICCI
39, avenue Montaigne
75008 Paris

Libanon
NINA RICCI
Rue Justinien
Immeuble Fawaz
BP 113 6161
Beirut

Argentina
NINA RICCI
Avenida Alvear 1539
1000 Buenos Aires

Russia
NINA RICCI
Petrovka, 10
117049 Moscow

Tha•land
NINA RICCI Sogo Erawan
G/F 494 Pleunjit Road, Lumpini Phrathumwan
Bangkok

NINA RICCI Emporium
G/F 622 Sukhumrit Road
Khongton
Bangkok

Korea
NINA RICC KNTO (Duty Free)
Inchon Airport
Seoul

NINA RICCII Aekyoung (Duty Free)
Inchon Airport
Seoul

Taiwan
NINA RICCI Sogo Tunnan
2/F N¡246 Tuinhwa S. Road Ð Sec 1
Taipei

NINA RICCI Mitsukoshi Nanshi
4/F N¡12 Nanching W Road
Taipei

nNINA RICCI Mitsukoshi Tainan
2/F N0 162 Chungsan Road
Taipei

NINA RICCI Sogo Shungli
G/F N¡357 Yuanhwa Road
Shungli City

NINA RICCI Mitsukoshi Kaoshiung
5/F N0 213 Sanduo San Road
Kaoshing

NINA RICCI Regent hotel
B1 N¡ 3 Lane 39 Chungshan N Raoad Sec 2
Taipei

NINA RICCI Taichung Mitsukoshi
2/F N¡ 111 Chung Kang Rd Sec 2
Taichung

NINA RICCI Hsinchu Mitsukoshi
2/F N¡ 190 Chung Hwa Rd Sec 2
Hsinchu

Japan
NINA RICCI Shop in Shop Matsuzakaya
Cho Ku, Ginza 6 Ð 10 Ð 1
Tokyo

NINA RICCI Shop in Shop Matsuzakaya
Nagoya Shi
Naka-Ku
Sakae, 3-16-1
Nagoya

Others

Germany

Austria

Cyprus

Spain

France

Italy

Kazakhstan

Russia

Switzerland

Panama

Brazil

U.A.E

Qatar

U.S.A

Canada

Berlin, Munich, Hanover

Vienna

Nicosia

Madrid

Arras, Paris, Cannes

Modena, Piacenza, Naples, Brescia, Bergamo,
Milan, Cesena

Al Maty

Omsk

Basle

Panama City

Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre

Dubai

Doha

Jackson, Brooklin, White Plains, Naples,
Seattle, Dallas, Las Vegas

Toronto

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