Hermès has signed a lease to open a boutique at Hyde Park Village, in the historic district of Tampa, Floride, according to WWD. The store, which will span 8,030 square feet, will occupy a two-story building.
L'ouverture is planned for 2027. Hyde Park Village is an open-air development spread across six city blocks, combining retail, dining and hospitality. The site already hosts local and national brands such as Alice + Olivia, Zimmermann, Peter Millar, LoveShackFancy and Veronica Beard. Ralph Lauren and Frame are also expected to open a boutique there soon.
The center also includes the Michelin-starred restaurants On Swann and Ro sushi, as well as a social lounge, a gallery space and a boutique hotel.
For Samantha David, president of WS Development, the owner of the center, Hermès' arrival illustrates the house's exacting standards when it comes to openings. « Hermès is unparalleled in its devotion to craftsmanship and quality. Everything they do, they do excellently. Which is why it's both unsurprising but also wonderful that when Hermès chooses to open a boutique, they do so with a full commitment to serving that community and a painstaking approach to », she said.
She also highlighted the trajectory of the center since its acquisition by WS Development. « Since we bought Hyde Park Village, our goal has been to create a destination that offers the most respected international brands alongside the most beloved locals. Hermès' opening is the ultimate testament to what the Village has become, and we could not be happier or prouder to welcome them to our », she added.
This opening is part of the house's international network, which operates more than 300 stores in 45 countries.
