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Manhattan Skyline Management Corp. welcomes luxury womenswear bread KES to SOHO

New York, NY Manhattan Skyline Management Corp. announced that eco-friendly New York City-based womenswear collection KES will open its second location in Manhattan at 339 West Broadway between Broome and Grand St.'s in SoHo. 

KES, which currently operates a retail location on the Upper West Side, will launch its SoHo store on the Leap Platform and occupy the entirety of Manhattan Skyline’s boutique retail building. The 1,093 s/f location features shopping spaces on the street and mezzanine levels, as well as distinctive double-height ceilings that soar to over 22 feet in certain sections. 

“I created KES to effortlessly dress the modern woman in timeless pieces that make her feel both empowered and naturally beautiful,” said founder Lia Kes. “I’m glad the sentiment behind my designs has resonated, and I look forward to reaching even more customers through our continued growth.”

“We’re pleased to be part of the expansion of KES to Downtown Manhattan,” said Joshua Roth, senior vice president of Retail at Manhattan Skyline Management Corp. “It’s particularly rewarding to work with a brand that has NYC roots. We know that this collection, and its balance of style and sustainability, will be a favorite of shoppers in SoHo.”e 

Roth represented Manhattan Skyline. Jennifer Bernstein of Current Real Estate Advisor represented LEAP Services, Inc., a retail platform that launches and operates omnichannel-enabled retail stores for modern brands, which secured the long term lease.

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