{"id":1245,"date":"2012-09-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-09-23T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/the-soiree-to-inaugurate-the-first-iwc-parisian-boutique-n1258\/"},"modified":"2012-09-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-09-23T22:00:00","slug":"the-soiree-to-inaugurate-the-first-iwc-parisian-boutique-n1258","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/the-soiree-to-inaugurate-the-first-iwc-parisian-boutique-n1258\/","title":{"rendered":"The &#8216;soir\u00e9e&#8217; to inaugurate the first IWC Parisian boutique"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong>An exclusive dinner,<\/strong><strong>prepared by the famous H\u00f4tel de Crillon<\/strong><strong>head chef Christopher Hache, was held at<\/strong><strong>the private villa of music producer Serge<\/strong><strong>Khalifa. The evening was rounded off with a<\/strong><strong>performance by the cosmopolitan bluesman<\/strong><strong>Keziah Jones.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div> \u201cWe are proud to be present in Paris with the IWC boutique we opened in June,\u201d said Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, assisted by French football manager and former player Laurent Blanc. \u201cIWC Schaffhausen invites visitors on a fascinating journey through Haute Horlogerie into the multifaceted universe of our famous watch families,\u201d continued Georges Kern. \u201cWe will spend an unforgettable evening celebrating IWC\u2019s spirit in Paris, and I can promise you many highlights to remember.\u201d <\/div>\n<div><strong>A location full of character<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>After exploring the emotional ambiance of the new boutique, which brings IWC\u2019s spirit and philosophy to life, the guests were taken to a private villa. For one night only, the renowned head chef Christopher Hache left his kitchens at the H\u00f4tel de Crillon in order to orchestrate an unforgettable dinner. The villa\u2019s owner, music producer Serge Khalifa, who hosted musicians like Johnny Hallyday, Jamie Cullum, Duffy and Mika, underlined the exclusive and authentic atmosphere by presenting his recording studio and relating some stories about famous artists who had performed there. Even in the library, the mythical spirit of music could be perceived through the dedicated vinyl records from Clapton, Morrison, Hendrix and Lennon.<\/div>\n<div><strong>Private concert by Keziah Jones<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>To round off the exclusive evening, Arnaud Miara, Director of IWC France, handed over the stage to famous Nigerian bluesman Keziah Jones. From playing in the Parisian subway at the beginning of the1990s, he went on to star at some of the best-known venues in the world. His stunning individual style \u2013 a mix between blues, soul music and funk \u2013 has allowed him to win the hearts of millions. IWC\u2019s guests were enthralled by the intimate performance by the singer-songwriter and guitarist, and enjoyed the unique atmosphere of the event, which reflected the mission of the IWC boutique itself: namely to provide customers with best-in-class service and unforgettable experiences.<\/div>\n<div><strong>IWC Schaffhausen<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing watches of lasting value since1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world\u2019s leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of Haute Horlogerie at its finest, combining supreme precision with exclusive design.<\/div>\n<div><strong>Boutique address<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>IWC boutique Paris 15, rue de la Paix 75002 Paris Tel. +33(0)1 581814 98 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/370_938.jpg\" alt=\"Arnaud Miara, director of IWC France and Georges Kern, IWC CEO, with Laurent Blanc during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.\" \/><\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/370_939.jpg\" alt=\"Laurent Blanc and Georges Kern, IWC CEO.\" \/><\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/370_940.jpg\" alt=\"Laurent Blanc and Keziah Jones.\" \/><\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/370_941.jpg\" alt=\"Keziah Jones.\" \/><\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/370_942.jpg\" alt=\"The boutique IWC on 15 rue de la Paix in Paris.\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An exclusive dinner,prepared by the famous H\u00f4tel de Crillonhead chef Christopher Hache, was held atthe private villa of music producer SergeKhalifa. 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