Ready to return to retail for your luxury shopping experiences? If, like us, you miss the thrill of exploring and undertaking a treasure hunt in a beautiful luxury retail space, there’s good news. There are actually some new luxury retail outposts in major cities around the world, and they’re yours to explore this summer 2021. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of 8 new luxury retail stores to explore in big cities this summer 2021 post COVID-19, including chic new spots in New York, London and Los Angeles.
New Luxury Retail Stores actually opened in 2021
We don’t know about you, but we’re a little bit tired of online shopping these days. Ordering a dress only to find out upon arrival that it looks nothing like we pictured – or that it doesn’t fit. The guilt of our ever increasing carbon footprint as yet another brown box arrives at our doorstep.
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But finally, at long last, it feels somewhat safe to once again run our hands along a rail of clothing in a store. Thanks to the growing number of vaccinations things are slowly beginning to feel normal again.
The top new luxury retail stores to explore in big cities this spring and summer 2021 post COVID-19, including New York, LA and London.
Only not everything is as we left it in March 2020. The Covid pandemic upended the retail industry, putting more than 11,500 retailers out of business in the US between 2020 and 2021 according to a study by Coresight Research, including more than 3,000 clothing, footwear, and accessories stores. Among them? Favorites like Bird Brooklyn, Opening Ceremony, Need Supply, Totokaelo and even Neiman Marcus in Hudson Yards. Which leaves us wondering, now that it finally feels safe to leave our homes, where can we go to shop?
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Despite the bleak news of store closures, a new wave of entrepreneurs and brands are opening up. They are ready to fill our closet voids. From the Brooklyn pop up of indie darling Rachel Comey to the new four story Browns Brook Street townhouse, we found 8 brand new stores that are just begging to be visited.
The top new luxury retail stores to explore in big cities this spring and summer 2021 post COVID-19, including New York, LA and London.
Below, are our highlights of just a few of the shops that have opened over the past year. It offers us shoppers a bit of hope for a fashionable spring, and beyond.
8 New Luxury Retail Stores to Explore in Big Cities this Summer 2021
1. sandy liang, new york city
New York designer Sandy Liang recently opened her first physical store on New York’s Lower East Side, where her family has resided since the ’70s (her father owns the famous Congee Village). Swirly metal rods designed by Almost Studio, which also produced Liang’s spring-summer-2020 runway set, display her quirky designs and divide up the space. Among our top picks are the open backed Goose Dress in Gingham ($695) and the Delancey Hair Clip ($58) that pay homage to her hometown.
The top new luxury retail stores to explore in big cities this spring and summer 2021 post COVID-19, including New York, LA and London. Sandy Liang. Courtesy Photo.
2. t.a., new york city
Despite having her initial opening delayed due to Coronavirus restrictions, Telsha Anderson’s new concept store t.a. has made a name for itself as the place to find up-and-coming brands like Ellery, PRISCAVera, William Okpo, Ottolinger, Barragan and more. It is located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.
The boutique’s eclectic mix of garments and accessories present a “renewed outlook towards luxury living.” In addition to apparel and accessories, a curated selection of magazines and lifestyle items are also available. We’re coveting these half checkered, half abstract Christopher John Rogers Trousers ($985) and these Completed Works Metropolitan Earrings ($375) for our first official night out in New York City.
The top new luxury retail stores to explore in big cities this spring and summer 2021 post COVID-19, including New York, LA and London. T.A. Courtesy Photo.
3. ee, new york city
Designer Eric Emanuel, who has delivered several must-have footwear collaborations with the likes of Adidas and Reebok, opened his EE concept store in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood just a few weeks ago. Inside the shop, fans of the brand will find a range of EE apparel and accessories and an array of EE homewares created in partnership with local and family-owned businesses including candles by Joya, leather coasters and accessories by Park Avenue Trimming and hand-woven rugs by Brooklyn-based label Noreen Seabrook. Shoppers will also find limited-edition collaborations with the likes of Major League Baseball, Adidas and several others.
EE. Courtesy Photo.
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4. the onitsuka, new york city
Onitsuka Tiger is one of Japan’s oldest footwear companies, but there’s more to it than the iconic striped sneakers. The Onitsuka is a hybrid crossover between upscale dress shoes and the company’s signature athletic shoes – perfect for easing back into your office work wardrobe when the time comes.
The brand’s new Soho store is entirely dedicated to this luxury line. The shop was designed in collaboration with Bruce Mau Design. It also features a commissioned piece by graffiti artist John “Crash” Matos thanks in part to the non-profit LISA Project NYC.
The Onitsuka. Courtesy Photo.
5. rachel comey, new york city
After the closure of the Brooklyn based Bird, many Brooklynites wondered where they would score their Rachel Comey locally going forward.
Fortunately for them, the designer decided to open a temporary shop in the former Bird Cobble Hill space showcasing her artful custom textiles like the Willow Top ($325), modern silhouettes and sought-after footwear – we’ve got our eyes on the Tucker Sandal ($595).
What brand new stores to shop in: Rachel Comey. Courtesy Photo.
6. tase gallery, los angeles
Eco fashion meets art at Tase Gallery, a hybrid retail-gallery space opened by Jessie Andrews on LA’s Melrose Avenue. Tase Gallery stocks all four of Andrews successful direct-to-consumer businesses, Bagatiba jewelry, Basic Swim, Jeu Illimite ready-to-wear and Petiue skin care, but this new venture is not your average brick and mortar. It focuses on immersive interactions, storytelling and art exhibitions in addition to retail. Works by a female ceramicist, photographer and painter were on view for Women’s History month. An installation by New York vintage furnishings brand Claude Home and L.A.-based artist Gordon Winarick are on display in April.
Tase Gallery. Courtesy Photo.
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7. browns brook street, london
When it comes to exciting new places in which to splurge on clothes, think Browns. The new Browns Fashion’s Brook Street emporium is definitely worth a visit. Set in a four-story London townhouse, Browns Brook Street features an accessories floor, a womenswear floor and one for men’s. There’s also an area for VIP customers called The Club. Which has a beauty bar, tattoo parlor, kitchen and several private personal shopping rooms. If that wasn’t enough, the ground floor is home to the zero-waste restaurant Native. Now if only we could get to London.
Browns Brook Street. Courtesy Photo.
8. annie’s ibiza, london
Ready to jump right into some “extra” post pandemic dressing? If you’re London based, head to Annie’s Ibiza on Carnaby Street. The new store is the second outpost from Ibiza shopkeeper and fashion darling Annie Doble, who curates some of the best in one of a kind party ready clothes available like this hot pink Sequined Mini Dresses (£895) from Christian Cowan and this Jack Irving Sequined Catsuit (£650). It’s no wonder the store has fast become a best-kept secret of the fashion set. Including the likes of Rita Ora and Kate Moss. They have been seen perusing the shelves.
Annie’s Ibiza. Courtesy Photo.
new luxury retail stores to explore in 2021
That’s our take on the top 8 new luxury retail stores to explore in big cities this summer 2021 post COVID-19, including chic new spots in New York, London and Los Angeles.
We can’t wait to start exploring! The only problem we foresee is picking which one to visit first. How about you, dear reader? What’s at the top of your list?
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
