“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world,” Marilyn Monroe has been quoted. The iconic star, who famously wore only Chanel No. 5 to bed, would certainly have reveled in the unveiling of Chanel’s redesigned boutiques at Ala Moana Center, including its first freestanding boutique in the United States devoted exclusively to shoes.

Designed by preeminent New York-based architect Peter Marino, the two boutiques marry signature elements inspired by Mademoiselle Coco Chanel—including visual nods to her legendary Paris apartment on Rue Cambon—with hints of Hawai‘i. Electric hues of pinks and purples, inspired by the breathtaking sunsets found in the isles, are set against a backdrop of minimalist black, white, and gold accents. Marino designed both spaces using materials and finishes exclusive to the boutiques at Ala Moana Center, including Venetian plasters that were hand-applied by local artisans.

The boutiques, which opened in November 2016, represent Chanel’s longstanding ties to Hawai‘i, and the vitality of the state’s market. The company’s foray into the United States began with the opening of the Waikīkī location in 1983. In addition to the shoe boutique—which houses a dizzying collection of spectator and saddle shoes, pearl-trimmed sandals, ballet flats, and iconic two-tone Chanel pumps—the main two-story boutique offers ready-to-wear collections, and a selection of handbags, watches, and fine jewelry.

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