The interior of the new two-floor, winter-themed Armani store. PHOTO COURTESY ARMANI.
Some say the pandemic has forever altered the retail landscape, but in the financial bubble that is Aspen, new boutiques are popping up as quickly as urbanites land-grabbed real estate this summer. Shoppers can find at least a dozen fresh storefronts in the Downtown core this winter. Here, five new shops weâre excited about, four of which found homes on East Hyman Avenue.
ARMANI
521 E. Hyman Ave.
Giorgio Armaniâs first location in Aspenâa two-story, 3,350-square-foot pop-up open through Marchâfeatures the brandâs Neve collection, which includes sweaters, knit hats, gloves, and scarves, specially designed for the high-altitude lifestyle and exclusive to Aspen (as are two new styles of Armaniâs La Prima handbag in shearling). The available menâs line includes mohair-wool and cashmere knitwear perfect for après-ski (whatever tha