Tiger Shroff launch Onitsuka Tiger | Opensit’s Flagship Store in New Delhi At Select City-walk,Saket
Onitsuka Tiger announced the official launch of their third store in India at thepremium retail and lifestyle hub, Select Citywalk, New Delhi. This store is close on the heels to the brand’ssecond store at Chandigarh’s Elante mall andthe first one at Mumbai’s Palladium mall. In-lieu of the brand’s strong Japanese connect,the opening of the store began with the traditional sake breaking ceremony byOnitsuka Tiger loyalist and Bollywood action starTiger Shroff along with Mr. RajatKhurana, Managing Director, ASICS India Pvt Ltd. Actor Tiger Shroff says, “I’m excited to be here in Delhi to launch Onitsuka Tiger’s flagship store. Onitsuka Tiger is a brand that I have long admired, for its timeless aesthetics and philosophy - sport has the power to transform lives. Be it sports or dance, sneakers are something I always opt for to complete my look. Onitsuka Tiger shoes are all about unique design and style with comfort. My personal favorite52 are the classic Mexico 66.” The artisanship of the Japanese brand extends to the store interior that is accented by Sumi mortar, a distinctly unique material that has the texture of wood, amplifying the store’s intricate yet edgy look. A complex eight-step process goes into the formulation, which uses ingredients such as AsagiTsuchi, a special type of Japanese soil used to prevent cracking, and Sumi paint (water, Sumi ink and acrylic emulsion). The new Onitsuka Tiger store offersanenjoyable shopping experience for ardent fans as well as the fashion conscious, the sports enthusiast, the sneaker collector or casual shopper, families and tourists. It stocks the brand’s latest collectionat prices consistent with its other stores, ensuring it will be a favourite for sneaker lovers. The opening of this new storealigns with the Onitsuka Tiger story, created in 1949 by Mr. KihachiroOnitsuka who started the brand with a humble idea that sport had the power to transform lives. Till today, the rich heritage and Japanese craftsmanship of the brand, combined with a timeless aesthetic that was discovered on the track, is now worn and seen on streets around the world. Constantly branching out and collaborating with a variety of creative souls from visual artists to fashion designers, from art collectives to sneaker heads, the spirit of Onitsuka Tiger has uplifted its sporting brand into the fashion and lifestyle scene. Speaking at the Onitsuka Tiger, New Delhi store launch, Mr. RajatKhurana – Managing Director, ASICS India Pvt Ltd, says, “Today marks a special day for us as we launch our 3rd exclusive outlet of Onitsuka Tiger in India. Our one of a kind modern designs and stripes have achieved cult status world over and has a great connect with fashion influencers too. With the launch of our flagship store, we are hopeful to retain and attract many more brand loyalists and be able to cater to their fashion sensibilities.” Onitsuka Tiger’s newest mono-brand store in the country is conveniently situated at the popular and bustli