A Colombian brand of luxury accessories has entered the U.S. market with a store at Westfarms.
The Frenchie Co. carries high-end wallets and a line of self-adjusting and expandable backpacks.
It plans to launch a type of antibacterial clothing with copper and silver infusion.
“We saw a real need in retail for elegant, yet functional products that were not being met,” said Daniel Mejía, co-founder of The Frenchie Co. “We created The Frenchie Co. and launched the first product through crowdfunding with huge success.”
He said the art gallery-inspired store “is a perfect fit” for Westfarms and is a first step towards the company’s goal of opening 30 stores in the United States by 2025.
The 1,320-square-foot Westfarms location is on the lower level between Center Court and J.C. Penney.
