Back in November or so, when the news hit me that center city Philadelphia would finally get its own Free People store I was simply jumping for joy! Walking past the covered up windows of the new store almost on a daily basis I couldn’t wait for the opening to come. Now it’s here: today, my friends, the store on Walnut street is officially open and yesterday night I had the pleasure of attending the store opening which was a fun and festive event with live music, fashion and friends.
I love how they have finally brought it back to the place where it all began… yes, Free People started out in the 70′s with a small boutique in downtown Philadelphia and has expanded from there. To create the new store they worked with local artists to create Philadelphia-inspired art, something you could see wherever you laid your eyes. I’ve never in my life seen fitting rooms with hand painted murals, they were just so beautiful (hey, that’s a word you don’t use to describe fitting rooms very often!).
Now to the clothes, you already know how I feel about them, saw some really great stuff for spring ; ) and all I can say now is that it’s gonna be very nice, yet very dangerous for my wallet, to have this beautiful store within a short walking distance from my home.
Live music by Former Belle
Spring had already come to the ceilings in form of an explosion of flowers and light
My favorite… Original artwork by Lizza Janssen, Lital Gold and Beth Garvey
The framed artwork is actually for sale… and shopping for fashion and art is a great combination in my opinion : )
Hand painted mural in pale pastels. Have you seen a more beautiful fitting room?
“Love Notes” and art installation of love letters by customers and fans from all over the world
