Akris unveils first Chicago boutique

Akris is pleased to share the opening of their first-ever Chicago boutique located at 101 East Oak Street in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. The Swiss label announced the opening via their official LinkedIn account, highlighting the significance of this new location. The space occupies 3500 square feet and will offer the newest collections from Akris, Akris punto and Akris accessories.

The boutique incorporates the new design concept in partnership with David Chipperfield Architects Milan. Akris wanted to preserve the rich Chicago history attributed to the neighborhood, especially regarding the building’s classic red brick aesthetic. Kriemler and Chipperfield meticulously designed a new metal-glass façade securely attaching the structure to the existing masonry façade while minimizing removal of the associated finishes and intricate architectural elements.

“Oak Street has always been special – its rich history, grand architecture, its people. We are proud to be a new part of this neighborhood. As a sign of respect, it was important for us to preserve the historic façade while also introducing something new – a metal-glass façade in the best of David Chipperfield’s architecture. David’s work acknowledges that architecture is not a static artifact – this is also what I love about fashion: there is always an evolution.” – Akris Creative Director, Albert Kriemler