Rogue to close; Vie & Vin – with new name – to take its place

Rogue, a fixture in Edmonds on Fifth Avenue South, will close on Feb. 28, said owner Kimberly Koenig. Taking its place in early spring at 112 Fifth Ave. S. will be The Fox + Bottle, formerly known as Vie & Vin.

In a news release, Koenig said the store is “going Rouge.” With the closing of the retail store, she will be dedicating her time to her new business, Party Rogue, providing full-service event planning for celebrations, weddings, corporate, and retail events.

“It has been a dream realized creating Rogue and watching it grow for the past 11 years,” Koenig said. “I’ve met so many fascinating people and created amazing friendships, both of which are my lifeblood.

“Talking to shoppers from around the world, and collaborating with my downtown Edmonds business neighbors invigorates me every day. I’ll truly miss it. But I’m thrilled to have The Fox + Bottle join the Fifth and Main community. They’ll bring something truly unique and special to downtown and, more importantly, have that same love of local that I do.”

The Fox + Bottle is operated by Brandon McKerney, and opened its doors in 2023 at Salish Crossing. McKerney is an Edmonds local who attended the University of Washington. He describes himself as a proclaimed wine and history nerd particularly devoted to Washington and French wines.

The store specializes in gifts, wine, and wine tasting, and will be adding clothing while continuing to enhance their accessories and jewelry selections in their bigger space. The Fox + Bottle is planning to open its doors in late spring.

“We couldn’t be more excited and honored to take over the amazing space on Fifth Avenue that Kimberly and her team have so beautifully curated,” McKerney said in the release.

“We are thrilled to be in the heart of downtown Edmonds and share our passion for beautifully approachable wines, curated gifts and apparel with our community.”

Rogue is known for its fashion, gifts, and accessories. In its final month of business, the store will offer reduced prices on everything from fashion to decor, while supplies last.

For the last 10 years, Koenig has contributed to Edmonds business, leading the Edmonds Downtown Alliance (ED!) and volunteering on the Edmonds Economic Development Committee and the Edmonds Merchants Association (DEMA).

She’s supported the retail core with events like Localvore and First Dibs.