American Girl Store Open First Day in Chesterfield Mall

American Girl store and bistro opens in Chesterfield Mall Saturday with a —but Wednesday shoppers can still go in for purchases today.

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The much anticipated event puts the 12th store in the nation in St. Louis/Chesterfield, following in the paths of other big cities like New York, Kansas City, Chicago, Los Angeles.

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The brand has a following that typically includes mother-daughter pilgrimages to stores, fashion shows (for girls and dolls), tea parties, birthday parties, and other events, including shopping for elaborate and detailed accessories.

The company with $99 dolls, based on historical periods in American history. While the prices on dolls haven't changed, ownership of the company and products have.

The Pleasant Company sold to Mattel after a time and much success. Some historical dolls and their stories now are discontinued in favor of modern-era dolls.

Shoppers can select from dolls with varying hair color, eye color, eye shape, skin tone, hair texture, ages and other combinations of characteristics. Dolls are 18 inches tall, with smaller baby versions too.

The store is located at Chesterfield Mall on a outside corner shop, facing Clarkson Road, next to the cinema, The Cheesecake Factory, and Cheeburger Cheeburger.

YOUR TURN:  Are you enthused about having an American Girl store here in West St. Louis County? Will you be shopping there? Why or why not? Share your views in the comments' section below.