Can SaksWorks, The Stylish New Members' Club, Bring Back Co-Working Spaces?

Despite what some recent think pieces would have you believe, the typical "office" model of the corporate world was made obsolete long before any pandemic struck. For the cool creative class, from entrepreneurs to influencers to freelancers, network-friendly co-working spaces were where it was at. Of course, even the most in-demand locales were affected by a year of social-distancing (and social shakeups). The question now is, can co-working spaces come back?

If there's one globally recognized brand that could tempt the cool kids out of work-from-home life, Saks Fifth Avenue is it. 

The iconic department store and fashion giant has officially launched SaksWorks, a "membership club for life, wellness and work." While WeWork is on board as the official service provider for the concept's co-working aspect, SaksWorks is set to offer more than just a stylish environment to sit back with your laptop.

"SaksWorks brings together work and life in a way that has never been done before - we’ve brought ‘everything you’d need’ for your day to day under one roof," says SaksWorks President, Amy Nelson. "In addition to stylish work and meeting spaces, our members have access to cafes and fully operational on-site bars, fitness and stretching programming from service providers such as BDY SQD, wellness and beauty treatments including haircuts and styling, manicures and more, dry cleaning and even child care depending on the location."

Now that people are ready to rub elbows again, social programming and events sound like another big draw.

"SaksWorks will also offer its space for private events ranging from corporate parties to weddings and mitzvahs, along with ongoing curated events for members," Nelson says. "All locations will also include a retail component within them, featuring a rotating assortment of  brands. SaksWorks will also host ongoing workshops, networking sessions and events for members. As we say, 'it’s not just work, it’s the works.'"

With two debut outposts in Manhattan, one at Brookfield Place and one at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship, as well as upcoming locations in Manhasset, LI, Greenwich, CT, and Westchester, NY, SaksWorks just might be the answer to the post-COVID lifestyle.

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[Photos via SaksWorks]