Tuck's 2019 Holiday Look Book

It’s almost unbelievable to think it’s been an entire year since I put together last year’s ‘opening remarks’ on our third Look Book from Tuck! As they’re starting to do with increasing regularity, this year has flown by. So many changes and signs of growth, not only in our business, but in Uptown Saint John.

It’s been fascinating to watch the growth of the latter. I remember back in October 2015 when we made the formal announcement that we were going to expand and bring Tuck uptown. In that there was little to no retail on our block of Prince William Street, we were warned that the move might prove fatal to our business. So, we said, “We’ll be the first and start the ball rolling”. And we weren’t wrong: Since we opened our doors (almost 4 years ago) the retail & hospitality on our street has grown to the point where people occasionally now complain about parking!

The aforementioned growth has now reached Water Street; store fronts, hostels and restaurants shine at night. The relocation of AREA 506 to Water Street was a real injection of life!

With Jones Gallery, Visitor’s gallery + shop, and visionary citizens renovating upper-level condos, Union Street -- arguably one of the most important access avenues into the city – is likewise enjoying a renaissance.

In sum, our city centre is finding itself again simply because greater Saint John is supporting business uptown.

As we approach the holiday season, this, our third Look book, is all about trying our best to capture the unique spirit of our store via photographic ‘vignettes’ of 122 Prince William Street, a historic gem built in 1878, the year after the Great Fire. Through the lens of Kelly Lawson, we hope to foster what is most distinctive about local, uptown shopping; that is, a location where you get lovely packaging, where the store staff know you by name and deeply appreciate the fact that you are supporting local. So, grab a coffee or a glass of wine and, after perusing these pages, grab your coat, your family, your friends, your pets and head out to visit us on Prince William Street.

Merry Christmas- Judith Mackin | TUCK | @tuckstudio

Nuevo Patrik Chair ($1350), Gus* Modern Acrylic I-Beam ($450), pi'lo Applique Cross Wool Cushion ($69). Painting by Robert Moore, "Ophelia".