Discussion with Helen Stanley: Transition from Beach Club to Boutique Marketplace
Kempinski Summer Garden Market Thrives and Expands on the Costa del Sol
The Kempinski Summer Garden Market, a refined artisan and artist market held at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Estepona, Spain, has been a resounding success since its inception a year ago. The market, branded as the "Champagne Lifestyle" Designer and Artisan Garden Market & Art Fair, has not only been a hit among locals but has also sparked interest from other locations such as Puerto Banús, La Cala de Mijas, and Sotogrande.
The market's creator, Helen Stanley, envisioned a refined space unmarred by the clutter of typical flea markets. With her husband Jay, she sought a 5-star setting for 5-star products, where artisans could confidently price their work for its craftsmanship, materials, and originality.
Helen, who found the Kempinski Resort Bahia as a unique platform to sell her hand-embellished fashion creations, collaborated with Justine Haughey of the Kempinski Resort Bahia to create this exclusive curated space. The market has attracted designers and artists from across Spain and Europe, who travel to Estepona to showcase their unique creations.
Despite its success, the market will be moving locations from the Kempinski Hotel Bahia to La Cala Resort in October. The hotel is set to close for a change in ownership, but the market will continue under Helen's curation.
Helen's curation process for the market is not publicly detailed, but it is clear that she is selective, ensuring a high-quality, unique, and artistically valuable selection of products that align with the luxury lifestyle theme of the "Champagne Lifestyle" brand.
The market offers a relaxed, leisurely experience, far from the chaotic flea market feel that often accompanies such events. Helen continues to curate weekly stallholders, providing opportunities for new artists and maintaining variety in the market's offerings.
Follow Helen Stanley on our Instagram profile and Facebook page for more news on the upcoming markets at La Cala Resort. Her brand, Champagne Lifestyle, is inspired by symbols like the hand of Fatima and spiritual healing.
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