Women’s boutique Francesca’s Collections will open in Briarwood Mall on Friday after signing a lease earlier this year.

The boutique, which sells women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags, accessories and gifts, is located in a 947-square-foot space in the Von Maur wing of Briarwood.

Francesca's Collections will open in Briarwood Mall this weekend.

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After opening its first location in 1999, the Houston-based boutique now has locations in 41 different states, according to its website. There are currently five locations in Michigan: Clinton Township, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Novi and Rochester.

Clary Groen, Francesca’s vice president of real estate and construction, called Ann Arbor a “dynamic market” and said the company is excited to open in the Briarwood location.

The store’s grand opening will begin April 20 and last through the weekend.

Lizzy Alfs is a business reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at 734-623-2584 or email her at lizzyalfs@annarbor.com. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lizzyalfs.