Mia Ray’s GlamAholic Holiday Pop-Up Shop Opens at Twelve Oaks Mall

It鈥檚 the first time that Mia Ray鈥檚 Detroit-based fashion brand has set up shop in a mall.
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Photograph courtesy of Mia Ray

Fashion enthusiasts are in for a treat as Detroit native, Mia Ray, founder and CEO of 听and an influencer with 213K followers on Instagram, has officially opened a holiday pop-up shop at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi. This marks a significant milestone for Ray, as it is the first time her collection of fashion handbags and travel essentials has found a home within a bustling mall setting.

鈥淚 know [my customers and I] share this connection online and sometimes I just want to reach out, hug them, and meet my GlamAholics, but also for them to actually shop the brand in-store,鈥 said Ray, 39. 鈥淚 know what it鈥檚 like to go to your favorite store in the mall and try on things, so bringing the pop-up shop back is what I know my GlamAholics look forward to as much as I do.鈥

At a private event last Wednesday for influencers and Detroit media, shoppers flocked to the soft opening, capturing Instagram-worthy moments and sharing their favorite finds from the GlamAholic collection.

Ray is known for her impeccable sense of style and commitment to empowering women through fashion since 2009 and has created a shopping haven that reflects her unique brand, which earned $1 million in 24 hours on the day it turned 10 years old.

鈥淏eing in a mall has always been a dream for me, even though I didn鈥檛 want a store, just to see my brands name in lights and to see my brand in the mall is such a big deal,鈥 Ray said 鈥淚 am a shopper, I love to shop, so I really wanted to not only let my shoppers experience this, but to allow new customers to see GlamAholics that will be visiting the mall.鈥

Situated on the second floor near Nordstrom鈥檚, the GlamAholic pop-up shop boasts a chic and inviting atmosphere that mirrors Mia Ray鈥檚 glamorous vibe. Shoppers are welcomed by an array of trendy displays showcasing the latest fashion trends, from Ray鈥檚 monogrammed metallic tote bags, spacious toiletry bags, varsity jackets, wallets, passport covers, and travel sets,

GlamAholic Lifestyle bags typically range in price from $40 to $250.

鈥淚鈥檝e always wanted to bring my vision to a broader audience, and being in a mall setting allows me to connect with even more people,鈥 Ray said of the shop.

鈥淲hat I enjoy most about my pop-up shops are the families coming out and shopping for gifts,鈥 Ray adds. 鈥淚t鈥檚 the holiday season, so people are super passionate about making sure they pick and select the right products and I just love to see that!鈥

You can visit Ray鈥檚 GlamAholic pop-up shop now through Jan. 21, 2024, at Twelve Oaks Mall, located at . The shop is open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday, and 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. on Sunday.

For more information on GlamAholic Lifestyle, visit , and be sure to check out hourdetroit.com for even more metro Detroit shopping news.