Japanese Fashion Magnate Maezawa to Visit International Space Station

FILE PHOTO: Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa poses with a space suit helmet during an interview with Reuters in Tokyo, Japan, March 3, 2021.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
FILE PHOTO: Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa poses with a space suit helmet during an interview with Reuters in Tokyo, Japan, March 3, 2021.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
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Japanese Fashion Magnate Maezawa to Visit International Space Station

FILE PHOTO: Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa poses with a space suit helmet during an interview with Reuters in Tokyo, Japan, March 3, 2021.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
FILE PHOTO: Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa poses with a space suit helmet during an interview with Reuters in Tokyo, Japan, March 3, 2021.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Japanese fashion magnate Yusaku Maezawa, already planning a trip around the moon, will first make a visit to the International Space Station this year, TV Tokyo reported on Thursday.

Maezawa will beginning training in Russia next month for a 12 day trip to the ISS in December travelling on a Soyuz rocket, TV Tokyo reported in a story posted to the billionaire’s Twitter account.

The entrepreneur is due to be the first private passenger on a voyage round the moon with Elon Musk’s SpaceX slated for 2023, according to Reuters.



Dolce&Gabbana Unveils Luxury Boutique, Café at Bujairi Terrace in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah

The brand center, one of Dolce&Gabbana’s largest worldwide, seamlessly blends Italian elegance with traditional Najdi architectural heritage. SPA
The brand center, one of Dolce&Gabbana’s largest worldwide, seamlessly blends Italian elegance with traditional Najdi architectural heritage. SPA
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Dolce&Gabbana Unveils Luxury Boutique, Café at Bujairi Terrace in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah

The brand center, one of Dolce&Gabbana’s largest worldwide, seamlessly blends Italian elegance with traditional Najdi architectural heritage. SPA
The brand center, one of Dolce&Gabbana’s largest worldwide, seamlessly blends Italian elegance with traditional Najdi architectural heritage. SPA

Dolce&Gabbana, the Italian luxury fashion brand, opened a new 1,500-square-meter luxury center in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah, The City of Earth, featuring a boutique and café, DG Caffè. The brand center, one of Dolce&Gabbana’s largest worldwide, seamlessly blends Italian elegance with traditional Najdi architectural heritage, enhancing the vibrant atmosphere of Bujairi Terrace—Diriyah's premier fine dining destination and a centerpiece of Diriyah Company's urban development project.

Dolce&Gabbana collections—including clothing, accessories, fine jewelry, watches, beauty, and home decor--are showcased on bespoke displays framed by a dynamic ceiling system that amplifies the sense of space. The boutique features an exclusive Abaya section, showcasing Dolce&Gabbana's dedication to honoring and celebrating local cultural traditions.

Drawing inspiration from Italy’s rich culinary tradition, DG Caffè at the heart of the boutique features a carefully curated menu tailored to Saudi tastes.

"We are excited to unveil Dolce&Gabbana's new boutique and café that will add an additional touch of luxury to the vibrant setting of Bujairi Terrace, our premier dining and retail destination,” said Diriyah Company group chief executive Jerry Inzerillo.

“As we progress on our journey to create the world’s greatest gathering place and a center point of cultural tourism—one that will feature more than 1,000 retail outlets and dining concepts spanning 566,000 square meters—we invite global business partners to join us on this remarkable journey," Inzerillo said.

Since its opening, Bujairi Terrace and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif have welcomed over 2 million visits, with tourists and locals alike drawn to world-class cultural, dining, and retail experiences in a historic setting.

Diriyah is a city within a city and a premier live-work-play destination that will be home for over 100,000 residents. Under transformation by Diriyah Company, Diriyah is projected to attract 50 million annual visits by 2030, driven by its world-class living, retail, hospitality, and cultural offering that will serve as a benchmark for future retail and lifestyle development.