The women’s shoe store Alumnae will close permanently on July 24, leaving what is one of the most beautiful storefronts in the neighborhood. Founder Kari Sigerson (along with partner Eliza Axelson-Chidsey) said they will be in the store till then, and they are not sure if they will continue online.

We’re very sad to be closing,” said Kari. “We’re not sure what the future holds. We will hang onto our mailing list and if we have news we will share it with everyone.”

The store opened three years ago in the old newsstand of 60 Hudson — the Western Union building. The partners wanted an alternative space that took advantage of the neighborhood’s architecture, and found it beneath those Art Deco details.

“We really did try to connect with the neighborhood and present a beautiful product in a lovely environment. We started all this with full hearts and high hopes but somethings just don’t work out.”