Lucky Brand opens first Staten Island store

Lucky Brand has opened its first Staten Island store at Empire Outlets. The Los Angeles-based denim and apparel brand joins other mall brands at the outlet including Gap, American Eagle, and True Religion.

Lucky Brand currently has over 250 stores throughout North America. This new 4,912 square-foot store features Lucky Brand's heritage denim, broken-in graphic tees, classic leather motorcycle and denim jackets, and accessories.

"Lucky Brand is thrilled to expand our New York presence with our location in the Empire Outlets. New York is the world's foremost commercial, financial and cultural center, and it's an honor to bring our quintessentially Southern California style to the region," said Mike Relich, chief operating officer of Lucky Brand, in a statement.

"The addition of Lucky Brand to the Empire Outlets lineup solidifies it as a can't miss shopping destination for our New York neighbors and for visitors from across the globe," said Joseph Ferrara, principal of BFC Partners and developer of Empire Outlets, in a statement.

A 40,000-square-foot food and beverage deck with views of Manhattan, will soon open at Empire Outlets with dozens of food concepts including MRKTPL, Staten Island's first-ever artisanal food hall. Empire Outlets is being marketed to visitors from around the world in collaboration with NYC and Co. and it is already becoming a premier shopping destination as part of the revitalization of Staten Island's North Shore. Visitors can access Empire Outlets as they depart the free Staten Island Ferry which provides service 24/7 at the St. George Ferry Terminal, as the outlet center is located mere steps away from the terminal. It is centrally located near Staten Island attractions like the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, the St. George Theatre and Richmond County Bank Ballpark. Empire Outlets also features a 1,250-space parking garage, connecting commuters from Staten Island to Manhattan.

photo: via Empire Outlets