F J BENJAMIN TO OPEN GOYARD FLAGSHIP STORE IN

 Much anticipated opening planned for 4th quarter 2013 at Shopping Centre on Orchard Road  Singapore opening follows successful reopening in 2011

SINGAPORE, 8 March 2012 – F J Benjamin Holdings today announced plans to open Goyard, one of ’s most prestigious and sought-after luxury , in Singapore.

La Maison Goyard, founded in 1853 in , is the oldest trunk maker in existence and is renowned for its signature hand-painted chevron motif, which has been its definitive emblem since 1892. The Malletier is renowned for its trunks, exotic skins and wide variety of special order items as well as for its monogramming, painted by-hand and upon request by its clients.

Goyard has been a treasure trove for its high-profile clientele, which has included the Royal Court of England, past Presidents of the United States, the Emperor of Russia and the Maharajah of Kapurthala. Other storied clients included Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, John D. Rockefeller, César Ritz, Pablo Picasso, to name a few.

The opening of the standalone flagship store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, slated for Q4 2013, comes on the heels of the successful launch of the ’s Hong Kong store at The Peninsula in February 2011. F J Benjamin is the exclusive retailer for Goyard in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Nash Benjamin, CEO of F J Benjamin Holdings, said: “Goyard is a special brand and one that evokes the romance of luxury, no ordinary task in today’s saturated luxury marketplace. As the retail environment in Singapore continues to evolve, Goyard will continue to be a leader in the highest tier and bespoke luxury segment.”

Goyard customers in Singapore can look forward to a full collection of trunks, bags and accessories at the store in Ngee Ann City, which will include precious and exotic skin bags. Customers can also expect to personalize their Goyard items or put in special orders for bespoke trunks designed to personal specification.

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About F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd (www.fjbenjamin.com) – F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd is a leader in building brands and in developing retail and distribution networks for international luxury and lifestyle labels across Asia. Its portfolio includes fashion and lifestyle brands like Banana Republic, Celine, Gap, Givenchy, Goyard, Guess, La Senza, RAOUL, Catherine Deane, Sheridan, and timepiece brands such as Bell & Ross, DeWitt, Girard-Perregaux, Guess? Watches, Gc, Marc Ecko, Nautica, Rado, Converse, Chronoswiss and Victorinox Swiss Army. It also has an interest in St James Holdings Ltd.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Catherine Ong Associates F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd

Catherine Ong Sheryl Tam Tel: (65) 6327 6088 Tel: (65) 6508 7940 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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