Apparel retailer Johnny Was opening first CT store in Westport

Johnny Was, the Los Angeles manufacturer and retailer of women”™s apparel and accessories, has signed a lease for its first Connecticut store.

According to Empire State Realty Trust, Johnny Was has inked a deal for 1,852 square feet at 69-97 Main St. in Westport.

With several stores in a number of states including California, New York, Florida and Texas ”“ as well as single stores in such states as Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania ”“ Johnny Was said it is also expanding into Denver, Las Vegas and Edina, Minnesota.