Hermès to Open Store at Plaza del Lago in Wilmette, Ill. in 2026
The French luxury brand has signed a lease with WS Development for a two-story, 8,000-square-foot boutique, marking Hermès' second store in Illinois. Hermès has a store on East Oak Street in Chicago.
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An Hermès spokesman confirmed the new lease, but declined further comment.
Plaza del Lago is a historic luxury retail destination undergoing a revival that will introduce new local and national retailers and amenities. Built in the 1920s, it is one of the oldest outdoor shopping centers in the country. Its scenic lakefront location features Spanish-style architecture that blends with the surrounding neighborhood.
'We could not be more thrilled to officially announce Hermès as our first new retail partner within the reinvigorated Plaza del Lago,' said Samantha David, president of WS Development. 'This marks not just the arrival of an iconic luxury house, but the beginning of a new era for this iconic destination. Plaza del Lago was at one time the heart of the community and it is our commitment to return it to that noble calling. Hermès shares our deep appreciation for community, quality and tradition which makes them the perfect partner for this journey of restoration and revitalization. We are honored to bring them to the North Shore of Chicago.'
The Hermès boutique is slated to open in 2026.
In 2021, Hermès opened a 5,000-square-foot boutique at the Somerset Collection mall in Troy, Mich.
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