Hotel Missoni Kuwait

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Gold. Mosaic. Gold. Turquoise. Gold. Did I mention gold? Following the success of Hotel Missoni Edinburgh—a partnership between Rezidor Hotel Group and fashion powerhouse Missoni—the team turned their sights to Kuwait for a second project, which opened in March 2011. Hotel Missoni Kuwait has a glamorous and playful aesthetic, a signature of Missoni Creative Director Rosita Missoni. Here, everything is customized, from the staff apparel to the handpicked furniture and textiles covering the property. Color is the most outstanding feature in the hotel—tropical colors and intricate patterns weave their way through the walls, halls and furnishings, reflecting the country’s cultural affinity with the bold and bright. It's not just about the design—the place is functional and comfortable, too. As Signora Missoni has put it, "Real luxury is good attentive service, and good and comfortable design. This is real luxury—it’s a simple principle, but we kept them as our focus." Here's a look inside.

— Jaclyn Sienna India

The design and colors of the hotel are inspired by the destination—a graceful melding of Missoni and Kuwait’s aesthetic. The Arabian Sea is reflected by the cool turquoise, bold fuschia, and gleaming golds in the hotel lobby. Photo by Gerry O'Leary.

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Jan08.03.2011

Hi, wow! Really like it. Does anyone know the golden lamps on image 5? Thanks Jan
Lydia Labat10.29.2011

It's like living in a candy box and life is sweet. Now how can you transition to the real world. All you need are some missoni knits and a bilkini to finish the allure. Real World? What real world. and didn't one famous person say let them eat cake. Well, let life BE cake. Here's to the SWEET life. Next project - Missoni needs to revamp the Larry Holmes restaurant building that is for sale in Easton. This looks on a view of where two rivers meet.
David03.08.2012

Like school on Saturday.

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