Cincinnati Magazine
May 6, 2021
Have you been eyeing a Louis Vuitton or missed out on a limited edition Chanel? Hyde Park boutique Jacob James stocks new and pre-loved luxury goods. Owner Michelle Randle started her career as a jeweler at some of Cincinanti’s most upscale department stores, from her early days at Gidding-Jenny to Saks Fifth Avenue. Later, she became Director of Stores at Stafford Jewelers, where she launched Jacob James and took it over when the company shuttered early last year.
Randle says Jacob James is unlike any other shop in Cincinnati. “It’s a fun, cool, chic boutique,” says Randle. “Unlike when you go into a traditional boutique, [where] it’s all Chanel or all Gucci, I have everybody. Any high line, luxury piece we have. And we get new things every day.” With a large selection of designers, including Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Bottega, Fendi, Balenciaga, and YSL, here are some of the pieces you’ll find at Jacob James.