Fashion Outlets of Chicago opens Midwest's first Alexander McQueen store

A suburban mall has announced the opening of a new store – and it’s the first of its kind in the Midwest.

Fashion Outlets of Chicago has revealed that Alexander McQueen has now joined the Rosemont location’s lineup of stores, marking the debut of a number of new storefronts, which will open later this summer.

The new offering marks the first Alexander McQueen location in the Midwest.

Described as “one of the most famous fashion houses in the world”, Alexander McQueen’s new outlet store is located on the second floor of the mall.

Other stores opening later this summer include Vuori, Ulta and Marc Jacobs.

The Fashion Outlets of Chicago stands during the grand opening in Rosemont, Illinois, U.S., Thursday, August 1, 2013. Consumer spending, which accounts for 70 percent of the U.S. economy, increased by 1 .8 percent after growing 2.3 percent during the period. ended July 28, according to the Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index. Photographer: Tim Boyle/Bloomberg via Getty Images

“At Fashion Outlets of Chicago, we pride ourselves on our strong mix of the world’s biggest designer brands, so we’re thrilled to welcome a fashion house as iconic as Alexander McQueen to our lineup,” Katie Walsh, Marketing Director senior at Fashion Outlets. of Chicago, said in a statement. “Alongside Vuori, 7 For All Mankind, Marc Jacobs and more, this addition demonstrates the center’s commitment to providing unparalleled variety, value and style to our shoppers all year round.”

Alexander McQueen is a luxury brand founded in 1992 by iconic designer Lee Alexander McQueen, known for “his uncompromising quality and creative vision.”

Meanwhile, Fashion Outlets of Chicago describes itself as the Midwest’s only two-level indoor mall with more than 130 outlets, including top designers like Maje, Moose Knuckles and more. Yves Saint Laurent, Versace and Aritzia also opened their first Midwest outlet stores in the mall.

Also among the newest stores joining Alexander McQueen are the recently opened Express Outlet and store expansions for Gucci, Michael Kors, Lululemon and more.