Just one year after Shannon and JJ Wilson began bringing ‘technical luxury apparel’ to Canadian customers with their first store in Vancouver (and oversaw seven subsequent openings across North America), they’re coming to Sydney.
This August, Kit and Ace will swing open the doors on Devonshire Street in Surry Hills, with a 150-square metre shop that encourages locals to engage with the brand via innovative initiatives. The shop will feature sourced elements that are inspired by the surrounding neighbourhood and created by local artists and contractors.
Among the store’s highlights will be a Supper Club table (used to host monthly dinners with local creatives), a feature light and feature well, and a so-called ‘iconic piece’ in the fitting area. The clothes, meanwhile, will mesh technical elements with luxury fibres and are meant to carry the wearer from day to night – think machine-washable cashmere, for starters.… Read more
