Zimmermann Opens Chicago Boutique at Plaza Del Lago

The fashion brand's new multi-level store at 1515 Sheridan Road follows its first Nashville boutique opening earlier this year.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Bright boutique interior with pale linen dresses on a brass rail beside a tall arched window, warm terracotta walls, and a vintage armchair. — Zimmermann opened a multi-level boutique at Chicago's Plaza Del Lago on 1515 Sheridan Road, debuting its cruise 2027 collection months after launching in Nashville. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Australian fashion label Zimmermann has opened a multi-level boutique at Plaza Del Lago, 1515 Sheridan Road, in Chicago. The store debuted with the brand's cruise 2027 collection and was designed in collaboration with Studio McQualter.

Why it matters

The opening adds a flagship-scale retail location to Chicago's North Shore shopping landscape for a brand that has been expanding its physical footprint in the United States. It follows Zimmermann's first Nashville boutique, which launched at Wedgewood Village in September.

The Chicago store occupies a multi-level space at 1515 Sheridan Road, while the Nashville boutique at 505 Houston Street is the brand's first U.S. store. Sales and square footage figures for either location were not disclosed.

The players

Zimmermann

Zimmermann is an Australian luxury fashion label known for resort-inspired womenswear, expanding its retail presence in the United States.

Studio McQualter

Studio McQualter is a design firm that collaborated with Zimmermann on the interior design of the Chicago boutique.

The details

The Chicago boutique draws on Plaza Del Lago's Spanish-style architecture and natural light, and mixes vintage and contemporary furnishings. Interior highlights include a sculptural chair by Gae Aulenti in the fitting room, a coffee table by Peter Ghyczy, and a custom rug by Halcyon Lake.

September 2026: Zimmermann debuts its first Nashville boutique at Wedgewood Village.
November 3, 2026: The Chicago boutique opening is reported.

Market Landscape

The Chicago boutique follows Zimmermann's first Nashville store at Wedgewood Village in September, extending the brand's rollout from its first U.S. location to a second major metro. The move places the label among a growing set of Australian and international fashion brands building dedicated U.S. flagships rather than relying solely on wholesale.

Chicago shoppers near Plaza Del Lago at 1515 Sheridan Road now have a local option for Zimmermann's cruise 2027 collection without traveling to Nashville. The store's multi-level layout offers a direct in-person shopping experience for the brand's latest pieces.

The takeaway

Shoppers exploring new retail destinations can check a brand's store locator before visiting, since new boutiques often debut with limited-run collections. Confirming the address and hours in advance helps avoid a wasted trip to a newly opened location.