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  • A trendy new store is opening soon at Charlotte’s SouthPark Mall. What we know

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    An Australian eyewear brand worn by the likes of Lizzo, Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez is bringing its selection of stylish sunnies to the Queen City.

    QUAY Eyewear opens Friday, Nov. 14, inside Charlotte’s SouthPark Mall, according to a news release. It’s the brand’s first North Carolina store, as it continues its expansion to key U.S. markets.

    The Charlotte boutique will join nearly two dozen others in states including Texas, Florida and California. At QUAY, customers will find an assortment of styles — from polarized sunglasses and cat eye frames to oversized aviators and prescription peepers.

    A stylish, color-edited promotional photo featuring a woman and a man posing together on an outdoor staircase. The woman, wearing a sleeveless, patterned black mini-dress and large round sunglasses, leans on the stone banister. The man, wearing a black jacket, white T-shirt, and dark rectangular sunglasses, sits in the foreground with his arm around her.
    QUAY Eyewear was “born in the vibrant (music) festival scene” and “merges music and fashion,” according to the brand’s website. QUAY Australia

    “Introducing Quay to Charlotte marks an important step in our retail expansion,” Katherine Cousins, CEO of Quay Eyewear, said in the release. “We chose this market for its dynamic, fashion-forward energy that perfectly reflects our brand.”

    “As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to becoming the city’s go-to destination for eyewear.”

    QUAY was “born in the vibrant (music) festival scene” and “merges music and fashion,” according to the brand’s website. Those in the market for a new pair of shades can find trend-forward styles that are relatively easy on the wallet. (Its most popular styles are priced between $70 and $125).

    A close-up, softly lit portrait of a woman looking directly at the camera while wearing delicate, gold-rimmed oval sunglasses with brown-rose tinted lenses. She is partially framed by decorative, ornate golden metalwork or a gate, which adds a vintage or dramatic flair to the photo.
    QUAY is a global eyewear brand carrying an assortment of styles from oversize aviators to sleek cat eye frames. QUAY Australia

    Linda Hammond, QUAY’s co-founder, described the moment she and co-founder Allen Hammond found the “sweet spot” for their cost-friendly eyewear.

    “You have your $10 glasses, then you have your surf,” she told Mamamia’s “Nothing to Wear” podcast. “(But) what is there for the girl that’s walking in that wants to go to Coachella or barbecue for the weekend, or whatever it is. That was where the gap was that we saw, and we ran with it.”

    QUAY’s new Charlotte store will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from noon until 6 p.m.

    A wide-angle, low-level interior view of a modern, multi-story shopping mall atrium, notable for its high ceilings, natural light, and contemporary design. The space features large pillars, multiple levels of storefronts visible down the main corridor, and expansive windows near the ceiling that let in bright blue sky and sunlight.
    There’s a new tenant coming to Charlotte’s SouthPark Mall: QUAY Eyewear. Google street view image from March 2021 | ©2025 Google

    This is a developing story and will be updated.

    This story was originally published November 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM.

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    Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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  • Ohio’s First Kyuramen Ramen Shop to Open at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville

    Ohio’s First Kyuramen Ramen Shop to Open at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville

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    Kyuramen to open later this year at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville.

    Once again, Sheng Long Yu will be importing a celebrated Asian restaurant chain to Cleveland. When Kyuramen opens later this year at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville, it will be Ohio’s first location for this quickly expanding ramen restaurant.

    Founded in 2014 by Gary Lin, Kyuramen currently has about 35 locations in the United States, but another 65 already are being planned. Yu’s is expected to open before the winter holiday season, he says.

    Yu and his team are combining two retail spaces at the mall to create one large restaurant. As was done at places like Lao Sze Chuan and YYTime, the interior will be manufactured in China, shipped overseas, and assembled on site in Cleveland.

    “The founder, Gary Lin, is very particular in everything he does,” Yu explains. “From buildout to design, all the restaurants within the franchise have to be exactly the same.”

    That design is what first drew Yu to the brand. The restaurants all feature a distinctive interior, including the notable honeycomb seating that stacks booths on top of each other in that pattern.

    “I’ve been to a lot of ramen places, but this one really catches my eye,” adds Yu. “From the design and atmosphere – just the feel when you walk in.”

    Yu says that the design attempts to replicate the feel of a “ramen alley” in a historic Japanese district. Inside, guests will find numerous nooks and rooms that cater to small groups. Additional seating can be found at the ramen bar and in those stacked booths.
    As for the food, the menu at Kyuramen again veers away from convention.

    “Kyuramen has a huge, rich history behind the organization, but what I really like about it is its creativity and presentation,” says Yu.

    Lin opted to combine in one shop ramen varieties from various regions. So in addition to the thick, creamy tonkotsu broth, diners can order shio ramen, shoyu ramen or miso ramen. There is also Korean kimchi ramen, Japanese curry ramen and vegetable ramen. Diners have a choice of noodles, toppings and add-ons as well.

    A roster of starters includes shrimp tempura, fried oysters, yakitori, steam buns, takoyaki, okonomiyaki and more. There is also a selection of rice burgers, kamameshi – or “kettle rice”– and omurice, the social-media sensation that is a fluffy omelet sliced tableside to reveal a creamy core.

    Desserts like matcha tiramisu, mille crepe cakes and cherry blossom jelly are made in-house.

    Kyuramen will sell Tbaar brand bubble tea along with beer, wine and sake.

    click to enlarge Kyuramen to open later this year at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville. - Courtesy rendering

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    Kyuramen to open later this year at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville.

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    Kyuramen to open later this year at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville.

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    Kyuramen to open later this year at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville.

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  • Louis Vuitton unveils clothing, accessories for expanded SouthPark mall location

    Louis Vuitton unveils clothing, accessories for expanded SouthPark mall location

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    A view of the revamped Louis Vuitton store at SouthPark mall in Charlotte.

    A view of the revamped Louis Vuitton store at SouthPark mall in Charlotte.


    Brad Dickson

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    Louis Vuitton’s only store in Charlotte has reopened with additions including women’s and men’s clothing.

    The expanded SouthPark mall store, under renovation for six months, reopened Friday. It’s also the luxury brand company’s only store in North Carolina. There also is one South Carolina store in Charleston.

    The Charlotte store now carries the entire “Louis Vuitton Universe” clothing collection and shoes, plus jewelry, perfume, hard-sided trunks, leather goods and home goods, Louis Vuitton exclusively told The Charlotte Observer.

    Louis Vuitton is known for signature monogrammed handbags and luggage.

    Louis Vuitton opened 20 years ago near Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom and Belk at the Simon-owned mall. The company would not disclose the expanded store’s square footage.

    The store’s temporary location near Dillard’s, which opened in October during renovations, closed on Thursday.

    A view of the revamped Louis Vuitton store at SouthPark mall in Charlotte.
    A view of the revamped Louis Vuitton store at SouthPark mall in Charlotte. Brad Dickson Courtesy Louis Vuitton

    A rundown of what’s new

    Here’s are highlights that Louis Vuitton customer’s at SouthPark’s will see:

    ▪ The stores facade features a custom-built series of metal blades with polished edges to create the signature monogram flower, Louis Vuitton said.

    ▪ Artwork with colorful geometric paintings are by Jessica Poundstone, Julia Powers and Lautaro Cuttica, as well as Southern artist Will Penny.

    ▪ Louis Vuitton’s popular on-site hot stamping service to personalize leather goods also is available.

    ▪ Other new additions include Classic Objets Nomade, the Maison’s home furnishing collection, as well as Blossom collections jewelry with precious metals and gemstones.

    The iconic Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854 with luggage, bags and accessories for travel.

    A view of the revamped Louis Vuitton store at SouthPark mall in Charlotte.
    A view of the revamped Louis Vuitton store at SouthPark mall in Charlotte. Brad Dickson Courtesy Louis Vuitton

    This story was originally published March 29, 2024, 2:57 PM.

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    Catherine Muccigrosso is a business reporter for The Charlotte Observer. An award-winning journalist, she has worked for multiple newspapers and McClatchy for more than a decade.

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