International sunglasses and accessories retailer to join the favorite lifestyle property this winter
WHAT:
Designer eyewear retailer Sunglass Hut is joining Hilldale later this winter.
Sunglass Hut is an international retailer of sunglasses and sunglass accessories founded in 1971, and is now part of the Luxottica Group, the world’s largest eyewear company. They offer high-quality fashion and performance brands made to inspire authentic self-expression, including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Prada and Versace.
“We’re always looking for ways to elevate the Hilldale experience, and Sunglass Hut is a perfect addition,” said Amanda Stiebens, General Manager of Hilldale, “Their blend of fashion, function and globally recognized brands brings something fresh and exciting for our guests.”
Sunglass Hut will be located between Lush Cosmetics and Rowan. It joins a carefully curated selection of other eyewear companies including Ulla Eyewear and Warby Parker.
WHERE:
WHEN:
Winter 2026-2027
CONTACT:
For press inquiries, please contact Kate Hagen at kate@pilchbarnet.com or text or call 608.575.4375.
ABOUT HILLDALE:
WS Development has successfully transformed Hilldale into an outdoor street-style shopping experience equipped with pedestrian walkways, social gathering spots, and lush landscaping.
Hilldale is home to more than 55 shops, restaurants, and entertainment options including Apple, lululemon, Madewell, Anthropologie, Levi’s, Shake Shack, L.L. Bean, Kendra Scott, Sur La Table, and Title Nine, alongside best-in-class local offerings like Morgan’s Shoes, Ulla Eyewear, Twigs and Crescendo Espresso Bar. Hilldale most recently welcomed a handful of new offerings including Faherty, Rowan, Sephora, Warby Parker, Jaxen Grey, Sweetgreen, and Gorjana.
Hilldale brings Madison’s best together in one easy-access Midtown west side location. The laidback, strollable setting makes Hilldale feel like a mini getaway, even when you’re close to home.
For more information, go to www.hilldale.com and find them on Facebook and Instagram.
ABOUT WS DEVELOPMENT:
Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class installations and activations. Established in 1990, WS is a vertically-integrated company that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 25 million square feet of existing space and an additional 10 million square feet of planned development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. For more information, visit www.wsdevelopment.com, call 617.232.8900 or follow WS Development on LinkedIn.
