Aventura Mall, South Florida’s leading shopping destination, continues adding exciting fashion retailers to its already exceptional mix of stores. This spring, AllSaints, William Rast, Etiqueta Negra, J. Lindeberg, Desigual, GUESS Accessories, Journeys Kidz and Splendid will celebrate openings. Many of these international brands chose Aventura Mall as their first Florida store because of the shopping center’s strong local consumer and international tourist base.
Founded in 1994, AllSaints is acclaimed for its unique brand of sharp edge, directional clothing, accessories and footwear for men, women and children. The company aims to blend culture, fashion and music into a potent formula of desirable clothing that expresses individuality and attitude. Offerings range from printed tees and jerseys to denim and leather. The collection is currently available in London, Paris, Berlin, Antwerp, Barcelona, Los Angeles, Miami Beach and New York.
William Rast, the ‘New America’ denim culture brand, was conceptualized and founded by business partners Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala in 2005, and is operated through subsidiaries of People’s Liberation, Inc. Originally comprised of only denim, the brand has expanded into a complete lifestyle collection, including leathers, outerwear, wovens and knits for women and men.
Etiqueta Negra is co-owned by Federico Álvarez Castillo, one of the world’s largest collectors of antique cars and motorcycles and La Ellerstina Polo Club, Argentina’s champion polo team. Etiqueta Negra offers a selection of impeccably crafted items that are easily incorporated into any wardrobe. The brand’s first U.S. store opened in 2008 in New York City’s Soho neighborhood. Aventura Mall is Etiqueta Negra’s first Florida location.
Since its first collection in 1997, J. Lindeberg has successfully combined fashion and sportswear. The company’s main collection and its progressive golf and ski collections are sold worldwide in more than 25 countries including the USA, UK, Scandinavia and Japan. The store, which is now open, carries the J. Lindeberg casual sportswear and tailoring collections, as well as its golf line, shoes, belts and accessories.
A little more than 25 years ago, Thomas Meyer, a young man from Switzerland, dreamed of a future where people could express their individuality in “fresh quality clothes at happy-go-lucky prices.” Today, women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and accessories from Desigual, the European company he founded, are available in 5,500 independent outlets – plus 150 Desigual-branded stores and 500 corners in department stores – in 65 countries. Desigual, which means “not the same,” is all about being unique. Desigual will be located on the first level near Center Court.
AllSaints, William Rast, Etiqueta Negra, and J. Lindeberg will be located on the second level between Macy’s and Macy’s Men’s Home Furniture.
Founded in 2002, the Splendid brand is the culmination of founder and designer Moise Emquies’ quest to create the ultimate t-shirt. His success in designing such a piece resulted in what is now a complete lifestyle collection of ultra-comfortable styles for the entire family, found at its flagship in the brand’s hometown of Los Angeles, and now at Aventura Mall. Splendid will be near Rainbow Valley playground on the first level.
The GUESS Accessory store concept launched in 2004 and has expanded in the United States and internationally. Aventura Mall’s GUESS Accessory store will offer a complete range of products for women, including footwear, jewelry, eyewear, luggage, handbags, watches, belts, and small leather goods. All merchandise is displayed in a minimalist style, allowing customers to focus on the details of each product. GUESS Accessory will be located on the second level between Macy’s and Macy’s Men’s Home Furniture.
Launched in 2001 as an extension of the highly successful Journeys footwear retail concept, Journeys Kidz is a unique branded kids footwear retailer, targeting customers five to 12 years old with trendy footwear styles and accessories. Whether it’s the skateboard-style footwear display, the Playstation terminals, or the television monitors playing cartoons and music, Journeys Kidz, has a visually exciting atmosphere that is both fun for kids and functional for parents. Journeys Kids will be on the second level near JC Penney.
South Florida’s #1 shopping destination among international visitors, Aventura Mall was voted Best Local Shopping Destination by Miami Herald’s “Hot List” and ranks as one of the top five highest grossing malls in the country in sales per square foot. The 2.7 million square-foot multi-level mall is home to Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Macy’s Men’s Home Furniture, JCPenney and Sears, more than 280 stores and restaurants, a 24-screen movie theater, and an artist-designed interactive playground, Rainbow Valley.
Located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, the mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. For more information call (305) 935-1110, visit the website at www.aventuramall.com