Sitting at the nucleus of Kuala Lumpur’s new international financial district, The Exchange TRX will open its doors to visitors on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Visitors can expect a vibrant shopping, dining, leisure and entertainment destination thanks to a current 95 per cent occupancy rate representing over 400 stores spread across 1.3 million sq. ft. of Nett Lettable Area (NLA).
The Exchange TRX promises to redefine the luxury retail landscape by featuring a prodigious roster of the world’s leading retailers including Gentle Monster, the cutting-edge eyewear brand from Korea known for its avant-garde designs; fashion brand, Maison Kitsuné and its 28th branch of the acclaimed Café Kitsuné; California-based, celeb-approved athleisure brand, Alo Yoga; as well as Finnish textile, clothing and home furnishings brand, Marimekko. Cult beauty brand Drunk Elephant also makes its entrance with its first ever brick and mortar store globally.
The Exchange TRX’s Beauty Galleria brings the world’s most sought-after beauty brands into a dedicated space that blends lush greenery with modern sophistication. Within the thematic precinct, Swiss luxury skincare brand, La Prairie and one of the world’s oldest luxury cosmetics brands, Guerlain, are both set to open the doors to their inaugural standalone boutiques in Malaysia.
There will also be new dining experiences to discover at The Exchange TRX.
Spanning four levels and occupying some 250,000 sq. ft. is Seibu, one of the anchor tenants at The Exchange TRX. As one of Japan’s largest department stores, Seibu will be the first department store in our country to carry over 400 luxury, international contemporary and Japanese fashion brands, more than 100 of which will enter the market for the first time. On its lowest floor is the premium Japanese food hall with a dizzying array of Japanese food staples including ramen, sushi and a sake bar.
Mitch Wilson, Project Director for The Exchange TRX and Head of Retail for Lendlease Malaysia, said: “Our strong tenancy rate is a resounding vote of confidence given by leading international and local brands for the new retail concept that Lendlease is introducing to the market with The Exchange TRX. As Kuala Lumpur’s new social heart, The Exchange TRX disrupts the landscape with its socially immersive, experience-rich approach, reshaping the future of retail.”
Apart from being an exciting retail and lifestyle destination, The Exchange TRX’s true ambition is to become a physical and emotional connection point for the communities within Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) and beyond this 70-acre development.
Mr. Wilson adds, “The modern retail experience must consider the impact that it has on its stakeholders. Being the social component of an international financial district (Tun Razak Exchange), we have created communal spaces within The Exchange TRX that will hopefully serve as a catalyst for an ideas-driven economy, culminating with TRX City Park—the largest rooftop public park to be opened in Kuala Lumpur in recent times.”
An urban oasis in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, TRX City Park is a sprawling 10-acre rooftop park that champions biodiversity and sustainability. Accessible to the public, TRX City Park has cascading greenery, children’s play areas, water features and beautifully shaded enclaves that will allow for everything from quiet contemplation and alfresco dining to community events, sports and leisure activities.
The Exchange TRX is poised to be the cornerstone of Kuala Lumpur’s growth, setting new standards in retail, dining and leisure experiences. Its opening is expected to generate new job opportunities, contributing to investment prospects and economic growth while offering a glimpse of the future of luxury retail and urban living.
