Welcome to the Neighborhood
By Emily L. Foley | Published on March 2, 2023
It’s always exciting when new stores open in the neighborhood, and after so much change at our malls recently, it’s refreshing to see new tenants come in and breathe new life into our favorite shopping haunts. Here is a rundown of the newest boutiques to open in Buckhead’s major shopping districts.
Frances Valentine
Created in 2016 by designers, business partners and best friends Kate Spade and Elyce Arons after selling their original brand Kate Spade New York, Frances Valentine sells men’s and women’s ready-to-wear fashion, handbags, shoes and jewelry. The aesthetic? Colors, prints and designs that are joyful and exuberant. The shop opened in late October and feels like your best friend’s chic home with colorful rugs on the floors and eclectic artwork on the walls.
rag & bone
Known for its high quality classic styles and elevated basics, rag & bone is synonymous with understated, New York chic. The boutique opened in September and sells the brand’s ready-to-wear, denim, footwear and accessories. The space reflects the brand’s signature store aesthetic with marble ledges, brass racks and handcrafted walnut tables displaying the current collections.
Sarah Flint
Luxury shoe designer Sarah Flint was just 25 when she started her brand in 2013, and now her Atlanta boutique is her third brick-and-mortar store. The shop opened in November, and a striking royal blue façade greets customers as they walk into a space with velvet chairs, custom wallpaper and built-in bookcases, some displaying shoes, others books, all in coordinating shades of blue. Her designs run the gamut from pumps and flats to loafers and booties, and are handcrafted in Milan. Fans include Amal Clooney, Serena Williams and Lady Gaga, and now, plenty of Atlantans.
Check out other store openings at Simply Buckhead.
rag & bone
You can’t miss Sarah Flint’s blue storefront.
