Since their wedding at The Breakers 18 years ago, Ed and Gable Shaikh have dreamed of opening a fashion store in Palm Beach.
On Monday, his vision became a reality.
The husband and wife designers opened their third Hadleigh location at 209 Royal Poinciana Way.
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The luxury fashion brand, founded 13 years ago and named after the couple’s eldest daughter, features men’s and women’s clothing and accessories made in Italy in bold, colorful designs.
He is known for his signature feminine shirtdresses and his modern take on masculine leisure looks, Gable Shaikh said. Each piece is handmade in Italy.
“We have built Hadleigh’s into a company that represents the utmost in quality, persistence and luxury for everyday living,” said Gable Shaikh. “People come to us from all over the world looking for the best handmade Italian pieces, each designed by Ed and me.
“We’ve never compromised on quality, ever. We’re driven by the name on the door and create timeless pieces you’ll want to wear again and again for years to come.”
The company’s 1,500-square-foot Palm Beach location brings to life the brand’s vibrant ready-to-wear collections for men and women, with hints of coastal-inspired décor and charm, Shaikh said.
The space includes an “H-Beach” section and a “Hadleigh’s Blue” palm frond wall showcasing the brand’s signature slipper styles.
The women’s section features handcrafted HGIRL shirtdresses, while the men’s lounge has been designed as a gathering place for shoppers to sip cocktails while selecting seasonal fabrics.
“The Hadleigh’s Palm Beach store will be our jeweler,” Shaikh said. “We’ll be bringing everything that’s true to who we are and pieces that will be unique to this place, including our most recent slipper collaboration with revered artist Donald Robertson that is inspired by Palm Beach.
“We will have a Hadleigh’s beach shop, year-round, a wall of slippers and a special bar in the back for anyone who wants to enjoy a Hadleigh’s cocktail.”
Hadleigh’s Palm Beach joins existing stores in Dallas and New York City.
The store will be open daily from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday.
Shaikh said she and her husband look forward to welcoming customers to their new store, which is located inside the Royal Poinciana Plaza next to Henry’s Palm Beach.
“We always knew we wanted to be in Palm Beach,” Gable Shaikh said. “After getting married at The Breakers 18 years ago, and then bringing our three daughters to Palm Beach every year, it has quickly become a second home for us. It’s a place where we feel happiest. Our clothes are cheerful and brightly colored, and we’ve always dreamed of this day. Sharing Hadleigh’s clothes with Palm Beach is a dream come true.”
Jodie Wagner is a reporter for the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. She can be reached at jwagner@pbdailynews.com. Help support our journalism. Sign up today.