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ETOILE THE GROUP

Weaving the Middle East
and global luxury fashion
houses together since
1983.

Ever since its inception in 1983, Etoile Group has carved a niche in Middle East’s luxury retail market. We are a regional company with dedicated personnel equipped with expertise and a personalized approach appertaining to coveted luxury fashion and lifestyle brands.

With nearly 40 years of experience, we have a prominent presence in the Gulf market, primarily, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Lebanon.

 

Etoile Group prides itself in being a pioneer and one of the leaders of the luxury fashion in the retail industry in the Middle East and has developed an inspiring reputation as ambassador of fashion-forward know-how and excellence.

 Etoile Group now houses fashion boutiques across the region, representing some of the best worldwide brands such as Chanel, Valentino, Etro, Aquazzura, Ralph Lauren, Tod’s, Yamamay, Hogan and the multi-brand stores Etoile La Boutique.

ETOILE THE FACTS

9
LUXURY
BRANDS
45+
Brands within
Etoile La Boutique
40+
Boutiques
Across The region
7
Countries

ETOILE THE GROUP

MISSION & VISION

A PIONEER AND INDUSTRY INNOVATOR, SHAPING LUXURY FASHION IN THE REGION

Etoile Group has been weaving the Middle East and global luxury fashion houses together since 1983. A true pioneer and industry innovator, we began by bringing the very first Chanel boutique to the Arabian Gulf 40 years ago and have bought the same spirit of innovation and sophistication to our work ever since. Today, with 90 boutiques across the Arabian Gulf and Levant, we continue to partner with the best in luxury fashion – Chanel, Valentino, Etro, Aquazzura, Ralph Lauren, Tod’s, Yamamay, and Hogan – as well as operating our own multi-brand, Etoile La Boutique.

A FAMILY BUSINESS, FASHIONED WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE

Etoile Group is a family business, fashioned with passion and purpose by our founder and president Ingie Chalhoub. Following an intuitive business model, we partner with brands and individuals who share our commitment to innovation, and hold a deep reverence of design, artisanship and aesthetics. With a team culture that encourages growth and learning, our sense of ethics is the thread that runs through our sourcing and supplier partnerships, our respect for the environment and our sustainable approach to growth.

AN UNMATCHED UNDERSTANDING OF OUR CLIENTELE

Working in one of the most high-growth and fashion-forward luxury markets in the world, we have built unmatched relationships with our clientele. We continue to invest in strengthening these deep connections, as well as engaging new patrons, by listening to their needs and evoking memorable experiences through moments of personal expression.

ETOILE THE 3 MAIN PILLARS

Thought leadership positioning and programs across three pillars, designed to create clear points of difference,
speak to areas of passion, and support the attraction and retention of talent.

ART

Given our deep reverence of design, artisanship and aesthetics, Etoile Group is a committed patron of the arts. Driven by the creative passion of our president and founder, Ingie Chalhoub, we support and invest in emerging contemporary artists from the Middle East (and global south / globally).

EDUCATION

Growth and learning are within the fabric of our company culture. As a leader in luxury fashion, we believe we have a responsibility to support the next generation of designers and the future of our industry. Through partnerships and programs with leading institutions as well as our own initiatives.

SUSTAINABILITY

We partner with, and champion, brands and designers that are consciously working to positively impact people and planet. We consider the ethical and environmental responsibilities of our sourcing and supplier partnerships and prioritize those who are compliant with the Fashion Pact.

The GROUP Governance

Etoile Group stands at the forefront of the luxury retail industry in the Middle East.

Bridging the gap between the Middle East and the West has always been the longstanding vision of the leader who is constantly pushing the boundaries of high-end luxury fashion and has done so since the creation of Etoile Group when she opened her first ever Chanel boutique in the Gulf in 1983.

Under Ingie’s vision and leadership, Etoile Group has become one of the highest profile names in Middle East fashion retail, bringing some of the world’s most respected luxury brands to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Lebanon.Today, Etoile Group operates in partnership with Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, TOD’s, Etro, Aquazzura and Yamamay, as well as running its own omni-channel multi-brand store, Etoile La Boutique.

 

Ingie has received numerous accolades recognising both her business and style acumen. These include France’s prestigious ‘Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur’, given in recognition of her achievements, dedication and commitment to the diffusion of French luxury in Europe and the Middle East. Ingie has also been consistently recognised and awarded by leading media titles in Europe and the Middle East throughout her career, including Forbes Middle East, CEO Magazine, Arabian Business, L’Officiel, Emirates Woman and ELLE. More recently, Ingie received a Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security in the UAE.

 

A committed philanthropist, Ingie is a founding member of the UNICEF Leadership Circle, Gulf Region and supporter of Dubai Cares, actively contributing to their charitable programmes. She is an ambassador for Pink Caravan as well as the 10KSA project in support of breast cancer research and awareness.

 



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