Patagonia plans to open its first store in Gold Coast, a historic district located north of downtown Chicago. Patagonia operates 27 stores nationwide, including a store at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago.

Patagonia is slated to unveil its 6,240-square-foot store at 48 E. Walton St. on Thursday, and will hold a grand opening event on Dec. 15.