VR Surat | Fashion And Retail : 2014

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Luxury Brands in Surat

Virtuous Retail, Indias largest institutionally owned developer-operator of lifestyle shopping centers, is excited to announce the debut of leading luxury brand Tara Jewellers first stand-alone pop-up store at its extraordinary 600,000 sq ft flagship center VR Surat.

“Surat is one of the most prominent and progressive business centres in India. Given the vibrancy and the fashion-forward mindset of the consumers here, the launch of French Connection’s first exclusive brand store in the city at VR Surat, will truly offer a world class shopping experience and create a strong connect with those who resonate with the brand in being edgy, stylish and discerning” said Manish Kapoor, COO, French Connection (India).

Spread across an area of 600,000 sq. ft, VR Surat, Virtuous Retail's first shopping center is all set to open in Surat, popularly known as the diamond city of India. Established in 2007, with an initial commitment of $600 million in equity from Xander, Virtuous Retail is developing a pan-India portfolio of retail, lifestyle and community centers.

Luxury accessory brand Hidesign has launched its first exclusive boutique at Surat's premium lifestyle shopping center, VR Surat. The boutique will retail its signature premium leather accessories. "We are thrilled to launch our latest store in The Runway at VR Surat, which reflects our brand values and evolving customer profile. Surat has been a key market for Hidesign and with the opening of this boutique, our customers can enjoy a great connect with the brand," said Dilip Kapur, President of Hidesign.

Wednesday, 2 April 2014

A New Fashion Frontier | Zara Opens At VR Surat

It was a momentous milestone for retail in Gujarat this weekend with much-loved international fast-fashion brand Zara opening their first store in region at VR Surat amid much excitement and fanfare.

http://www.vrsurat.com/shopDetails.asp?id=128&stLoc=&byL=

With an ever-growing consumer base in a city now teeming with well-travelled citizens, stylish Surtis will no longer have to travel to Mumbai or Delhi for the latest looks from Zara.

World Of Women At VR Surat

VR Surat will launch the “World of Women” campaign, offering sweet induldences to all the women visiting the Center throughout this month. From beautiful visual merchandising set up across the Center and special offers by various retailers, to interactive networking sessions by leading female entrepreneurs and leaders, we couldn’t be more excited to ensure that every woman feels truly special and empowered at VR Surat.

Keeping up with the celebratory spirit at VR Surat and with the belief that every day is women’s day, the WOW club launched its first weekend workshop ‘Kreative Kitchen’ with a special culinary experience hosted by renowned chefs at the Center on March 15th and 16th. Introducing Surat’s first demo kitchen, Surti women were treated to live chocolate and cake-making workshop by Chef Sheldon Pinto, along with a specially crafted session on Holi delicacies by Chef Sneha Thakkar.

VR Surat will launch the “World of Women” campaign, offering sweet induldences to all the women visiting the Center throughout this month. From beautiful visual merchandising set up across the Center and special offers by various retailers, to interactive networking sessions by leading female entrepreneurs and leaders, we couldn’t be more excited to ensure that every woman feels truly special and empowered at VR Surat. - See more at: http://virtuousretail.com/vrdiaries/?tag=vr-surat#sthash.KGEAldZX.dpuf

Thursday, 2 January 2014

Surat Tourism | weekend getaways around Surat

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www.virtuousretail.com/vrsurat/the-arc.asp

The Arc :-

Marriages aren't made in heaven, they're made right here at the Arc. A first of-its-kind, one-stop platform for wedding shopping, amenities and fine dining, the Arc hosts key retail categories including designer wear, jewelry, fine dining, wedding planning services, beauty & wellness, a travel boutique and an HNI banking lounge. So soak up the special treatment because shopping will now be as good as the honeymoon.

http://www.virtuousretail.com/vrsurat/festival-park.asp

VR Surat by Virtuous Retail a one of its kind integrated lifestyle and community destination. VR Surat consist of VR The Future, VR Fashion, VR Family, VR Fun, VR festive,VR Foodies.

Malls & Restaurants in Surat

VR Surat is not just a place to shop and hang out but it is a futuristic vision of the retail experience. We have left no stone unturned while doing things differently here - a difference that you will feel the moment you enter the Centre. The VR experience stays with you forever.

http://www.virtuousretail.com/vrsurat/about-vr-surat.asp

Highlights :-

Located on Dumas Road, Magdalla
Largest mall in South Gujarat with over 300000 sq. ft. of retail space
Van Heusen & Only as major anchors
Huge central atrium of 18000 sq. ft.
356 cars & 292 two wheelers parking space

PARKING AT VR SURAT :-

http://www.virtuousretail.com/vrsurat/parking.asp

VR SURAT features well planned basement parking space divided into two key zones- yellow and green. Each basement parking lobby leads to a key destination within the center marked in the map. When travelling within the center look for the parking color code next to the elevator icon to find the fastest way to reach your vehicle.

Surat Tourism | Hang Out Places in Surat

http://www.virtuousretail.com/vrsurat/jal-tapi.asp

With the adoption of the annual Surat boat race, VR has integrated itself as a community driven centre and JAL TAPI is testimony to that.

“It is a lovely opportunity to transform a boat in the piece of art for a public place in this unique installation called Jal Tapi.”
- Paresh Maity, who created the installation using the boat that won the Annual Magdalla Boat Race in 2012
Jal Tapi sits at the heart of VR Surat
- See more at: http://virtuousretail.com/vrdiaries/?p=140#sthash.iUtTPV9N.dpuf

“It is a lovely opportunity to transform a boat in the piece of art for a public place in this unique installation called Jal Tapi.”
- Paresh Maity, who created the installation using the boat that won the Annual Magdalla Boat Race in 2012

Jal Tapi sits at the heart of VR Surat.

The 240-foot one-of-its kind Art Mural titled 'Streat' is inspired by the legendary Surti obsession with food. It brings the vibrancy of Surat's street food culture to Magdalla Plaza, a well-designed community space that features a spectacular outdoor LED screen, one of the largest digital public displays in India. It depicts the story of Surat from its origins to the present day. The Mural incorporates distinctive elements from the city's everyday culture as well as rich heritage - The Flying Rani, Science Centre, Tapi River, The Chowk, Kites, Laaris, Hazira Lighthouse, Nehru Garden, Hope Bridge, Andrews Library, Zari, Magdalla Port, East India Co., Surat Castle, Suryapur, Gai Pagli, and many more, which unite to give it a unique character.