PRESS RELEASE

The First Max Mara Outlet Store in Set to Open at McArthurGlen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vancouver, , September 4, 2020.

Vestis Fashion Group is pleased to announce the opening of a temporary outlet store for their brands Max Mara, Weekend Max Mara and Blubird. Officially opening on Friday, September 4 at McArthurGlen Vancouver, the outlet will add the luxury fashion labels to the growing list of high-end brands now operating at the centre. The store will operate from September through the end of December 2020.

This will mark the first outlet location in the Vancouver area for the legendary Italian brand, and it will be the only outlet to showcase Max Mara and Weekend Max Mara alongside the international contemporary collections carried at Blubird boutiques - including RED Valentino, Vince, Herno, and Zimmermann. Everything at the store will be priced at minimum 30% off original retail pricing.

“We are excited to be able to offer Vancouver shoppers the scope of retail options available in other world-class cities. At a time when we aren’t as free to travel as usual, this store will offer people the thrill of saving on luxury fashion - without leaving town,” says Vestis Fashion Group Founder & President, Catherine Guadagnuolo.

The store at McArthurGlen joins the retail group’s nine other Vancouver-area boutiques.

“Our success has always been rooted in providing excellent service and developing good relationships with our clients. This time is no different,” says Vestis Vice President of Retail & Product, Harriet Guadagnuolo. ”We’re excited to be introducing our brands to McArthurGlen. We can’t wait to bring our style of service to new clients and get to know them.”

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About Vestis Fashion Group

Vestis Fashion Group Inc. is a Vancouver-based, family-owned, luxury brand retail company founded in 1985. Brands under the Vestis umbrella are Max Mara, Weekend Max Mara and Blubird. Vestis operates Max Mara stores under license from Max Mara USA. Its 3,850 sq. ft. flagship store is located at 14th & Granville in Vancouver, and their two other Max Mara stores are located at and – the largest concentration of Max Mara shops in one city in North America. Vestis also operates three Weekend Max Mara boutiques at Pacific Centre, Oakridge Centre and . In 2008, they launched Blubird, a contemporary multi-brand boutique. Blubird features collections from the world’s leading contemporary fashion designers. A second Blubird store opened at Oakridge Centre in August 2014. The Blubird flagship store, located on ’s luxury row, opened in 2018 at 1108 Alberni St.

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If more information or photos are required, please contact:

Gloria Wong, Vestis Fashion Group Director of Marketing at 604 257 2357 or email [email protected] www.vestisfashion.com

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