I always get excited about store openings in Chicago because it almost feels like we’ve been validated. Like when we got Lanvin and Louboutin…it made me feel really cool (and it’s not like I represent the city of Chicago or anything).
If you have similar feelings about store openings here in the city or you just need even more of an excuse to shop, then you better keep reading.
As I mentioned last week, there was a huge event celebrating the new Burberry Chicago store on Thursday. I think it’s safe to say it was THE party of the year. It’s no surprise Skoog Productions was behind all of this, and Melissa Skoog was just named one of Crain’s 40 Under 40 (congrats Melissa!)
Whether or not you’re a Nova Check fan, anyone who appreciates fashion, architecture, technology and/or art will love Burberry’s new Michigan Avenue space.
One of my favorite stores, Scoop NYC, is opening their second Chicago location this summer! The new boutique is set to open June 23 among the stylish stores of Gold Coast. Located at 1011 N. Rush Street, this is an amazing location for both tourists and local shoppers.
This is Scoop’s first store opening in 4 years and this will be their 15th location in the US. So why Gold Coast you may ask?
Susan Davidson, President and CEO of Scoop said, “Scoop has a robust client base in Chicago, and this second location will offer our current customers another shopping option while also introducing Scoop to new patrons and capitalizing on the terrific tourist clientele that shops on Rush Street.”
Some designers (and my personal favorites) you’ll find at Scoop include Helmut Lang, Missoni, Free City, Camilla Skovgaard, Zac Posen and many more. Great news for stylish men! There will be an entire men’s department on the 2nd floor featuring a variety of young and established designers including Dsquared, Billy Reid, and Simon Spurr.
So be sure to check out Scoop’s new store at 1011 N. Rush starting June 23!