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Ivy Hill Boutique, Photography by Whitney Curtis
Colonial Marketplace Explodes
Nestled in the place where Clayton meets Laude, Colonial Marketplace has become a go-to shopping spot. After undergoing a major renovation, boutiques, both new and old, have been flocking here this year, including Dimvaloo Active Living, a second location for Ivy Hill Boutique and Marta’s Boutique, Town and Country Bridal Boutique, and an announced relocation for YLANG-YLANG and City Sprouts, both set to open in spring 2014.
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Macy’s Downtown Closes
After almost 90 years in business, the historic Macy’s in the Railway Exchange Building on Olive and 7th Streets closed its doors this August. Macy chief stores officer Peter Sachse lamented the closing, explaining, “We have worked hard to reinvigorate our downtown business, including remodeling, downsizing and re-focusing the store in 2011. But unfortunately, the level of customer activity we see no longer justifies keeping the store open. We respect the rich history of this store and the historic significance of the Railway Exchange Building.”
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Courtesy of Lululemon
Lululemon Opens Central West End Location
Popular activewear brand Lululemon expanded its reach in the St. Louis area this fall with a new location in Central West End’s Maryland Plaza. Developed with a “root down, rise up” theme, the location was designed to reflect both the Central West End and the yoga-based manifesto of the brand.
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John Fedele
SLM Celebrates 10 Years of the Best Dressed List
St. Louis fashion has come a long way in the last 10 years, as evidenced by the 10th anniversary of St. Louis Magazine’s Best Dressed List. This year, SLM honored 10 icons whose fashion personalities have stood the test of time, from baseball legend Ozzie Smith to Saks Fifth Avenue marketing director Tania Beasley-Jolly (pictured left).
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Kevin A. Roberts
Moris Fashions Moves and Rebrands as Moris Men’s Shop
A longtime tenant of the Central West End, Moris Fashions evolved in a major way by rebranding as Moris Men’s Shop, an ultra-stylish men’s boutique, and moving around the corner to a smaller location on North Euclid Avenue. Co-owner Brian Smith described the shop as a “polo club meets turn-of-the-century saloon” with labels such as Theory, John Vavatos, Ethan Williams, and MAX & Co.
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Matthew Stacey
“A Queen Within” Brings High Fashion to St. Louis
The World Chess Hall of Fame brought international attention to St. Louis this fall with the opening of “A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Fashion and Chess.” The two-floor show explores the archetype of the queen with over-the-top designer clothing, including many awe-inspiring garments by Alexander McQueen.
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Two Outlet Malls Open in Chesterfield
This August, St. Louis shoppers flocked to the opening of two highly anticipated outlet malls within miles of each other in West County. Taubman Prestige Outlets was the first to open with outlet shops such as Restoration Hardware, local boutique The Collective, Steve Madden, J. Crew, and more. A couple exits west, St. Louis Premium Outlets opened soon after at full capacity with Saks Off 5th, Kate Spade New York, DKNY, Coach, BCBG Max Azria, and more.
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Style Network
Resale Royalty Shines a Spotlight on St. Louis
Everybody loves a good deal on designer duds, and this summer, Women’s Closet Exchange, one of St. Louis best resale shops, was promoted in a big way. Resale Royalty, a reality show on the ins and outs of resale at Women’s Closet Exchange, aired on the Style Network this spring and summer and brought major attention to the St. Louis shopping scene.
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Courtesy of Nordstrom
Topshop Comes to Nordstrom
This chic and affordable British label used to be hard to come by in the United States, but this year, Nordstrom opened Topshop departments in 28 locations, including Nordstrom at the Saint Louis Galleria. Located near the Savvy section, the mini store includes trend-driven fashion, footwear, accessories, denim, and more.
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Kevin A. Roberts
Shoe Stores Trend
A favorite fashion accessory, the shoe inventory in St. Louis expanded with the opening of several new shoe boutiques this year, including Fancy Feet Shoe Boutique in St. Charles, Sole Comfort in Kirkwood (pictured left), and, for the more casual chausseur, Flip Flop Shops in West County Center.
By Nancy Curtis
From outlet malls to Resale Royalty, 2013 was a big year for the style scene in St. Louis. Take a look back at some of this year's most impactful style moments in a fashionable retrospective.
