The Grand Tourista Scarf by St. Regis Connoisseur Jason Wu celebrates the upcoming debut of the St. Regis Istanbul in February 2015.
The Grand Tourista Scarf is inspired by the heart of today’s grand tour – where east meets west in Istanbul, Turkey. The scarf is 100% silk will with hand-rolled edges featuring intricate geometric patterns in vibrant hues of blue, evocative of the ceramic tiles that cement the city’s design and architeture; beige, a softer neutral tone calling to mind the natural spices that fill Istanbul’s many bazaars and Jason’s signature colour grey. They will retail at US$195 from www.stregis.com/boutique and www.jasonwustudio.com.
“Istanbul is a city that offers endless inspiration; so I was thrilled to design a scarf collection for St. Regis that – at once — captures the vibrant energy of the locale and reflects both our brands’ classic yet modern aesthetic,” St. Regis Connoisseur Jason Wu says. “As St. Regis continues to usher in a new era of glamour in destinations around the world, The Grand Tourista Scarf is sure to be the perfect accessory for today’s sophisticated traveler.”
Jason Wu has partnered St. Regis as their ambassador for four years where he has showed his collection as a breakout designer at The St. Regis New York during Spring/Summer 2010 New York Fashion Week. He has also attended many milestone events for the brand including the opening of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. Jason has also launched the Grand Tourista Bag as his first product created exclusively for travel as well as the first accessory designed for the St. Regis brand.
The St. Regis Istanbul will be located in the sophisticated Nişantaşi neighborhood and surrounded by the Sisli district’s exclusive shops. It sits atop Maçka Park and will offer breathtaking views of the Bosphorus where Wu took inspiration. The St. Regis Istanbul will offer 118 rooms channeling the glamour and spirit of 1920s Turkey while incorporating a variety of contemporary art installations including the Demsa Collection of Art.
