Jeffrey, the pioneering, Atlanta-born luxury fashion boutique from designer and creative director Jeffrey Kalinsky, is set to return to Atlanta next summer.
The new Jeffrey boutique will feature approximately 3,000 square feet of retail space and 1,000 square feet for a "styling lounge." The boutique's offerings will include clothing from Jeffrey’s curated mix of luxury designers like Gucci, Balenciaga, Loewe, Bottega Veneta, and Belgian designer Dries Van Noten; marking the retailer’s return after a six year absence.
Jeffrey at Buckhead Village is slated to open August 2, 2026, reportedly the same date the original Jeffrey boutique opened.
Jeffrey’s first store, a nearly 11,000 square foot boutique, opened in the Saks Fifth Avenue wing at Phipps Plaza August 2, 1990. The store offered a compelling roster of up-and-coming and well-known brands, and it quickly became a destination for those wishing to shop luxury designers in an intimate, boutique setting with guidance and personalized styling advice from Jeffrey himself.
In 1999, Jeffrey opened the boutique’s second location in New York City, a 12,000-square-foot storefront in the Meatpacking District. A third store debuted in Palo Alto in 2018. The three shops closed in 2020 during the pandemic and its devastating effect on retail business.
Nordstom had purchased a controlling interest in the company in 2005. The new store, however, is reportedly being opened by Kalinsky with him having seemingly reacquired the brand from Nordstrom.
Following its closure, Don Purcell, a nearly 25 year veteran of Jeffrey, opened his own namesake boutique at Buckhead Village in September 2021. The store, which offers jewelry, art, and gifts, brought over several Jeffrey brands such as Eva Fehren and Irene Neuwirth. The store is located at 3012 Bolling Way, alongside Le Labo and Patek Philippe, and across from Le Colonial.
“Opening this store at Buckhead Village feels like coming home,” said Kalinsky. “Atlanta’s fashion and retail landscape has evolved tremendously – and in such a positive way – since we opened our first store in the 90s."
"With Jeffrey, our goal is to offer shoppers a one-stop shopping experience – an inspired edit from top designers around the world paired with the same level of service and attention to detail our customers will remember," Kalinsky added.
“We have a long-standing relationship with Jeffrey Kalinsky going back to his flagship in New York’s Meatpacking District, and have seen firsthand his talent for setting trends and bringing together exceptional designers. It’s a privilege to now welcome Jeffrey to Buckhead Village, where his innovative vision will complement and enhance the dynamic tapestry of brands, experiences, and cultural offerings that define the neighborhood. He helped establish Atlanta’s luxury retail identity in the 1990s, and now he will help redefine it for today’s consumers,” said Michael Phillips, President of Jamestown.
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