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Every Trick in the Book
Montblanc’s recently redesigned Toronto boutique offers a space worthy of the German Maison’s latest collection
MONTBLANC UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF “SPACE” MORE
intimately than most. Because, when it comes to creating fine pieces, the Ger- man Maison has learnt that it’s not enough to merely consider the design and dimensions of the product alone — it must also consider the spaces in which these pieces are put together and sold. Today, the company’s global reach spans six continents, with outposts from Mumbai to Malta; Cape Town to Toronto’s own
Yorkdale Mall. But Montblanc’s defining dedication to location can be traced back to Hamburg, where the Maison was established in 1906.
Hamburg is a harbour city on the North Sea, home to Montblanc’s current headquarters and original manufacturing facility. The site was built with the utmost intention, a precision that the Maison continues to translate onto its products. But the city is not only where Montblanc began building its reputation for creating
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EVERY TRICK IN THE BOOK: TEXT BY DAVID STOL