Be one of the first in St. Louis to experience the breakthrough Technical Cashmere fabric design of luxury retailer, Kit and Ace, set to open Wednesday, June 24, at 304 Euclid Ave. in the Central West End.
Established by Shannon and JJ Wilson, wife and son of Lululemon’s founder Chip Wilson, Kit and Ace specializes in technically innovative cashmere garments. The progressive fabrics provide functional qualities such as machine-wash ability and exceptional movement, while maintaining a beautiful appearance. Combining coziness and sophistication, they create easy separates that can be worn from day to night.
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In addition to the store opening, The Copper Studio will make an appearance in front of the shop June 25-26, from 3-9 p.m. The copper-clad Airstream trailer “recreates the vibe of our shops,” says JJ Wilson, “with ash wood flooring, copper chairs and details, and our trademark neon sign, ‘Time Is Precious.’ It is definitely one-of-a-kind.”
A traveling pop-up boutique, The Copper Studio treks across the country to each of the company’s opening locations.
Kit and Ace ensures a unique shopping experience by tailoring the interior design of each store to its particular location. The shop collaborates with up-and-coming local artists to show their work and create an intimate space.
The St. Louis shop will showcase work by local artist Peter Manion on The Wall, an in-shop exhibition space, says Wilson. The shop will also feature “Iconic Photograph” by Carmen Troesser and “Feature Light” designed by Mademan Design.
“The Central West End is a vibrant neighborhood which speaks to our brand, and the locals embody the full-contact lifestyles of the people we design for,” says Wilson. “We think the market will respond well to our products.”
