Christopher Ward to open new Chicago showroom

British brand Christopher Ward is continuing its meteoric rise in the States with the upcoming opening of its latest showroom in Chicago.

The new store, which is due to open on May 21, will be based at Fulton Market, and the brand has made a point of ensuring that it will be led by locals from the city, including store manager, Greg Totter, and showroom sales associate, Jane Agler.

“Chicago has been a hugely important city for Christopher Ward for many years,” said the company’s senior vice president of North America, Michael Pearson on LinkedIn. “We’ve loved spending time there attending events like Windup Watch Fair and Minutes & Hours, hosting activations across the city, and meeting collectors from not only Chicago itself, but the entire Midwest region. Every visit reinforced the same feeling: this was a city where Christopher Ward belonged.

“Choosing Fulton Market for this showroom felt incredibly natural. I still remember walking the neighborhood with the team a couple of summers ago and immediately falling in love with the energy of the area. Incredible restaurants and bars sit alongside long-standing bakeries and family businesses that have been part of the neighborhood for generations,” Pearson continued. 

“At the same time, you have some of the most exciting modern businesses and creative companies in America calling Fulton Market home. That blend of heritage, ambition and authenticity felt very aligned with Christopher Ward.

“Through bespoke appointments, events and everyday conversations, we hope this space becomes more than a showroom. We want it to become a true hub for the community and a place where people can experience Christopher Ward in a personal, welcoming, and trusted environment.

“To now have a permanent home here in Chicago is something we’re enormously proud of, and we cannot wait to welcome people through the doors and you can book your appointment here.”