DUBAI: Pastor & Co., a company known for sourcing and selling rare and luxury items from leading brands, is looking to expand its business in 海角直播 with moves into hospitality and tourism.
The firm built its reputation on supplying high-end watches, contemporary art, and luxury furniture, and now has its sights set on the Kingdom鈥檚 growing luxury market.
Pastor & Co. rose to prominence in 海角直播 through its partnership with Farfetch Fashion Concierge, quickly becoming the primary supplier, thanks to its expertise in distinguishing authentic luxury items from counterfeits.
Co-founders Solomon and Levi Pastor with the 100 piece limited KAWS Four Foot Dissected Companion 鈥淏lack鈥 Art Sculpture sold for $190,000. (Supplied)
鈥淭he market was hot, and fake products were becoming increasingly sophisticated,鈥 Solomon Pastor, the company鈥檚 director, told Arab News.
鈥淔arfetch recognized us as not only being expert curators but as having infinite knowledge of the tiny details that set an authentic item apart from a fake.
鈥淲e were able to prove ourselves on what was a huge stage, and quickly outsold the likes of Harrods and Louis Vuitton in terms of units sold, simply because we could source thousands of items on demand.鈥澨
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Originally started as SneakerPlug by Levi Pastor while still in high school, the business initially focused on limited sneakers and apparel for UK and US rappers and sports stars. As demand for luxury items grew, Solomon joined, expanding the firm鈥檚 catalog to include timepieces, jewelry, art and luxury homeware items.
Solomon Pastor at our Dubai warehouse with the 25 piece limited luxury furniture Estudio Campana x Fendi The Armchair Of A Thousand Eyes. Sold for $215,000. (Supplied)
Pastor & Co.鈥檚 reputation has attracted high-net-worth individuals, including members of 海角直播鈥檚 royal family.
鈥淲e are honored to have sourced items for members of the Al-Saud family and other members of royal families. We value their trust in us, and part of that trust is complete confidentiality,鈥 Solomon said.
The firm鈥檚 involvement in 海角直播鈥檚 Diriyah and AlUla mega-projects marks a new chapter.
鈥淲e are really excited by the transition of the Kingdom and are in awe of the vision of Mohammed bin Salman,鈥 Solomon said.
鈥淥ur relationship is in its infancy, but we are particularly focused on introducing our service within hospitality as well as the luxury items we can offer.鈥
Respecting the culture and history of AlUla and Diriyah, while embracing the opportunities both projects offer is a priority for the company.
鈥淪o far, our experience has been that the Saudi people are overwhelmingly warm and welcoming. Pastor & Co. has the opportunity to show the world how misinformed they have been about the Kingdom, and elevate luxury tourism through the items and services we offer,鈥 Solomon said.
In a groundbreaking initiative, Pastor & Co. plans to host Central, one of the world鈥檚 top restaurants, from Lima, Peru, in 海角直播.
鈥淐entral has never presented outside of Lima, so this would be an extraordinary coup for Saudi. We guarantee that Saudis have never experienced anything like this in their Kingdom, so we want to offer this opportunity to the Saudi people, high-net-worth expats and gastro tourists,鈥 Solomon said.
Looking ahead, Pastor & Co. aims to contribute to 海角直播鈥檚 Vision 2030 by enhancing luxury tourism through a range of service and culinary offerings.
鈥淧astor & Co. was founded by two very young entrepreneurs, and 海角直播 has an overwhelmingly young population, which is important for the progression of the Kingdom,鈥 said Solomon.
