PHILADELPHIA, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fashion
District Philadelphia, a joint venture partnership between PREIT
and Macerich, today announced four inaugural tenants for
Uniquely Philly – a curated collection of local small
businesses with authentic Philadelphia offerings. The local businesses
will have an opportunity to establish and grow their brands in a
highly trafficked shopping destination in the heart of Philadelphia. Fashion District collaborated
with The Enterprise Center, a local organization founded by the
Wharton Small Business Development Center, that seeks to better
position high-potential, minority and female entrepreneurs in the
economy. The Enterprise Center recruited and evaluated prospective
tenants and presented recommendations to Fashion District for final
selection.
To foster a collaborative environment, Fashion District and The
Enterprise Center will offer a range of mentoring services
including the development of business plans, design assistance and
marketing support to drive business growth.
"With Uniquely Philly, Fashion District is working side by side
with local entrepreneurs as they grow their company and make a
meaningful impact in the community – further solidifying this
project as a unique Philadelphia
destination," said Joseph Coradino,
CEO of PREIT. "This program is designed to foster opportunities for
local retailers to raise their profile and connect with our city's
shoppers. As their businesses grow, we hope to help expand their
brick-and-mortar presence and welcome the next set of local
entrepreneurs to Fashion District, to thrive alongside major,
top-drawing national brands."
Occupying approximately 4,647 square feet of the concourse
level, Uniquely Philly will feature American Hats LLC, Dolly's
Boutique, Duafe x the Sable Collective and South
Fellini.
American Hats LLC
Created by Rev. Georgiette Morgan-Thomas, American Hats LLC uses
high-quality materials to offer an assortment of hats to women and
men as both a brand/retailer and as a wholesaler. A family-run
business, American Hats LLC has been serving the Philadelphia region since 2015 with designs
including church hats, dress and evening wear hats, fascinators,
classy and casual headwear, vintage headwear and specialty hats for
weddings and the Kentucky Derby – all manufactured in the U.S.
Dolly's Boutique
Owner Shani Newton has been
operating Dolly's Boutique on Germantown Avenue for more than nine
years. From daywear to formal attire, Dolly's Boutique caters to
working women. Newton is passionate about helping her customers
express themselves through fashion and making a positive impact in
Philadelphia communities. As well,
at Dolly's Boutique, women reentering society from homelessness or
incarceration can obtain clothing free of charge to help them
transition back into the workplace.
Duafe x the Sable Collective
Entrepreneurs
Syreeta Scott and Shanti Mayers created a space for women of color
to explore their narratives of joy, beauty and wellness with Duafe
x the Sable Collective. A destination for holistic natural hair
care and unique treasures, the boutique features homemade hair
products as well as a collection of locally sourced, female-owned
brands in clothing, jewelry, housewares and body care.
South Fellini
Operating on Passyunk Avenue for two
years, South Fellini delivers quirky Philly-themed gear that
appeals to both Philadelphians and tourists. Philadelphia natives Tony Trovarello and Johnny Zito first collaborated by designing
parody Phillies T-shirts for local retailers in celebration of the
2008 World Series victory, and opened their first brick-and-mortar
store in 2016.
"At The Enterprise Center, we're deeply committed to cultivating
and investing in diverse and minority entrepreneurs as a way to
foster collaboration that helps drive economic growth in
communities," said Della Clark,
President & CEO of The Enterprise Center. "Our partnership with
PREIT in the development of Uniquely Philly will support community
revitalization by providing opportunities for greater resources and
exposure that benefits local small businesses."
Uniquely Philly is an extension of Fashion District's commitment
to giving back to the community as part of the center's Arts
& Culture pillar. This complements Fashion District's three
additional pillars—Style, Dining and Entertainment—to
deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for shoppers, commuters and
tourists in the Philadelphia
region.
About Fashion District Philadelphia
Fashion District
Philadelphia will deliver a robust retail and entertainment
offering unlike any other in downtown Philadelphia. Spanning three city blocks, it
will feature over 800,000 square feet of dynamic offerings,
including flagship, traditional full price, off-price and branded
outlet retail, destination dining and entertainment, along with
public art and evolving cultural events. With a prime location in
Center City, Fashion District
Philadelphia is just steps away from Philadelphia's historic district and connected
to Reading Terminal, the Pennsylvania Convention Center and SEPTA's
Jefferson station – offering convenience and accessibility for
millions of Philadelphia
residents, commuters and visitors.
Fashion District Philadelphia is a joint venture partnership
between Macerich and PREIT. For regular updates and more
information, visit www.FashionDistrictPhiladelphia.com.
About PREIT
PREIT (NYSE: PEI) is a publicly traded
real estate investment trust that owns and manages quality
properties in compelling markets. PREIT's robust portfolio of
carefully curated retail and lifestyle offerings mixed with
destination dining and entertainment experiences are located
primarily in the densely populated eastern U.S. with concentrations
in the mid-Atlantic's top MSAs. Since 2012, the company has driven
a transformation guided by an emphasis on portfolio quality and
balance sheet strength driven by disciplined capital expenditures.
Additional information is available at www.preit.com or
on Twitter or LinkedIn.
About Macerich
Macerich, an S&P 500 company, is a
fully integrated self-managed and self-administered real estate
investment trust, which focuses on the acquisition, leasing,
management, development and redevelopment of regional malls
throughout the United
States.
Macerich currently owns 51 million square feet of real estate
consisting primarily of interests in 47 regional shopping centers.
Macerich specializes in successful retail properties in many of the
country's most attractive, densely populated markets with
significant presence on the West Coast, Arizona, Chicago and the Metro New York to Washington, D.C. corridor. A recognized leader
in sustainability, Macerich has earned NAREIT's prestigious "Leader
in the Light" award every year from 2014-2018. For the fourth
straight year in 2018, Macerich achieved the #1 GRESB ranking in
the North American Retail Sector, among many other environmental
accomplishments. Additional information about Macerich can be
obtained from the Company's website at www.Macerich.com.
Media Contact:
Lauren
Mayer
Brownstein Group on behalf of
Fashion District Philadelphia
lmayer@brownsteingroup.com
267-238-4131
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