Kith opens new Chicago flagship

Kith announced on Wednesday the opening of a new flagship store in Chicago, as the U.S. luxury streetwear brand continues to expand its domestic retail footprint.

Located off the Magnificent Mile, the new Kith Chicago spans two floors and retails the New York brand’s in-house offering and additional apparel, accessories, footwear, and lifestyle goods for men, women, and kids, and an all-new Kith Treats.

Designed by founder Ronnie Fieg with architect Ben Porto of Porto Architecture, the store’s first floor space features dark walnut millwork and a coffered ceiling and houses Kith, additional brands, and footwear for men. Belvedere flooring complete with Montclair Danby marble bordering meets monolithic caseworks displaying Kith’s lifestyle accessories, with jewelry on one side, while the other side features men’s footwear accompanied by custom Mark Jupiter walnut benches.

A staircase made of the same dark walnut and Montclair Danby leads to the second floor, where visitors are met with a large gallery wall featuring over thirty curated photographs from local artists showcasing Chicago’s cityscape. Here, shoppers will find collections for Kith women, additional women’s brands, footwear, and Kith Kids, featuring a lighter space that contrasts the men’s floor.

Displayed against the large store front windows is women’s footwear, which faces a room dedicated to women’s handbags and accessories.

Finally, the store offers a Kid’s Room and Kith Treats with dedicated seating for visitors to partake of the brand’s cafe goodies.

To commemorate the opening of Kith Chicago, Kith has also created a special capsule of apparel and accessories, comprising tees, hoodies, crewnecks, and headwear, as well as some collaborative Asics models.

Earlier this year, Kith partnered again with Giorgio Armani for a second collaboration paying homage to the term “estate”, in a melange of Italian elegance and modern New York sophistication.