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Allen Edmonds Opening at Harbor East

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Harbor East and Allen Edmonds today announced that the U.S. premium men’s shoe, clothing and accessories manufacturer will set up shop in Baltimore’s upscale retail district. Allen Edmonds will occupy approximately 1,300 square feet at 635 S. President Street in the former Starbucks space between the Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites and Landmark Theatres. While several high-end department and premier men’s shoe stores in Maryland carry Allen Edmonds product, the Harbor East location will be the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store in the state, exclusively featuring their signature line of premium, handcrafted men shoes as well as apparel and accessories.

Allen Edmonds began handcrafting shoes on the Wisconsin shores of Lake Michigan in 1922. Today, their 212-step manufacturing tradition continues with the brand offering the finest men’s dress and casual shoes available featuring classic American styling and fine craftsmanship. The company prides itself on using superior leathers combined with expert service from Master Fitters who have earned their title by fitting thousands of customers with custom-made-like product. Partnering with like-minded manufacturers, Allen Edmonds also offers men’s clothing and accessories including sportswear, ties and pocket squares, watches and leather goods.

“It is with great anticipation that we bring our premium line of men’s shoes and apparel to the Harbor East shopper,” stated Paul Grangaard, President and CEO. “With its robust office and business traveler population, the neighborhood is terrific fit for us. We look forward to serving both our loyal Allen Edmonds customers, as well as gentlemen new to the brand, in such a vibrant urban setting.”

“Harbor East is poised to welcome such an esteemed and timeless brand as Allen Edmonds,” stated Tim O’Donald, President of Harbor East. “It is a truly exciting time for the neighborhood as we see high-end retail open up in such rapid succession. We look forward to Allen Edmonds opening and to a long relationship with the company.”

Harbor East welcomed Brooks Brothers earlier this month. Warby Parker is projected to open in April.

There are 60 company-owned Allen Edmonds stores nation-wide. The Harbor East location is projected to open early summer of 2016.

About Harbor East

Harbor East is home to Baltimore’s best shopping, dining, entertainment, hotels and residences, boasting 5.5 million square feet of development. Replacing a landscape once characterized by warehouses and factories, Harbor East is now defined by gleaming architecture and modern amenities, creating a neighorhood that is vibrant, sophisticated and a true destination. Among its many distinct attractions are critically-acclaimed restaurants, national retailers, a world-class fitness center, seven-screen art house theatre, 200-slip marina and the luxury Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore. An inspiring place for business, Harbor East provides a contemporary setting for best-in-class offices and international corporations. Owned, developed and managed by a company with deep roots in Baltimore, Harbor East is proud to call the city home, generating over $38 million in taxes and fees annually and providing space for over 6,000 local workers. Harbor East is committed to ensuring the long-term success of its properties with a focused vision of advancing Baltimore City as a whole.Welcome to Harbor East – 12 square blocks of restaurants, boutiques, hotels, and harbor-side amazing. www.harboreast.com

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About Allen Edmonds

Founded in 1922, Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation is a privately-held, U.S. based manufacturer of premium men’s footwear, apparel, leather goods and accessories with a focus on American manufacturing. Allen Edmonds’ famous Goodyear welted shoes are handcrafted in Port Washington, Wis. using a 212-step production process. Consistent with the company’s heritage, Allen Edmonds remains committed to providing excellent products at exceptional value for style and quality conscience men worldwide. By partnering with like-minded manufacturers, the company’s offering includes men’s clothing and accessory needs from head to toe. Allen Edmonds products are available at premier stores worldwide, including 60 company-owned Allen Edmonds stores across the United States, and online at AllenEdmonds.com.

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Fashionable Wardrobe Options by Contributing Writer Kaki Read from Warby Parker Eyewear

With any wardrobe, it’s important to have versatility and options with your style so you can leave room for what mood you’ll be in when you dress for a certain occasion. Try to take chances, but still stay within the trends and fit the look to your personality. You can still have pieces that fit who you are, while still keeping it with what’s in season. As always, a pair of glasses can really pull a look together and add some flair to your outfit.

Whether you’re going shopping, you have a day Meeting, or you’re planning on attending a bridal shower, you can learn three staple outfits to wear to each of these occasions while looking polished and feminine.

Wearing a lovely floral skirt with a fitting blazer is ideal whether you’re out shopping at nearby boutiques or you have an important presentation to give at your meeting. For the skirt, choose a pastel print that is large and trendy. Pairing it with a blazer will make it look modern and professional. You can match a light blouse underneath that complements the colors. Give the outfit a little edge with some gray booties that are up to your ankles or a little higher. This will make you look like a feminine city girl, and also works well if you attend a bridal shower. Remember to accessorize it with a pair of Webb frames in whiskey tortoise, and even a chunky necklace if you like. 

Flared pants are a great item to wear on the street or in the office. They continue to sell throughout the decades, and are back this year. Choose a dark denim and pair with a cream top and burgundy vintage blazer. Always wear chunky heels with the flared pants so they don’t drag. If you’re going for white flared jeans, try a denim shirt and dress it up with plenty of gold bangles and bracelets, and a few delicate necklaces. Add a pair of Paley sunglasses in revolver black, and this look just became comfortable and timeless.

Another great look for a bridal shower, meeting, or shopping includes a high wasted black skirt (try Rachel Zoe) with gray flats or pumps, a striped tee, and a striped jacket to rest on your shoulders. The look has casual pieces, but is lovely and quite versatile. It works well for warmer weather, and slightly nods to Audrey Hepburn’s classic taste.

Not only can you wear each of these outfits to different places, but each clothing piece is something you can continuously wear throughout the seasons and carry into the coming years.

This article was written by Kaki Read, the Fashion Coordinator for Warby Parker Eyewear.  Click on the link to visit the website: Warby Parker Eyewear