RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – KelliJane

Frustrated with the limited options for good quality linens in Philadelphia, Kelly Monk Reed started KelliJane in 1998. Her partner, Pamela Diaconis, has been working in home furnishings for over 20 years and together they focus on delivering unique products for bed, bath, and table accessories. Appealing to a more mature customer, KelliJane offers a wide range of price points and also work towards ensuring most products are eco-friendly. Additionally, the KelliJane experience offers a Bridal Registry service that allows customers to seamlessly pick a thoughtful wedding gift. This unique addition to their store truly makes them stand out in the marketplace while also competing with big box stores. In addition, KelliJane works with local developers and designers on their displays in new buildings by dressing the beds in the model rooms. Their business to business marketing is just one more unique reason this store stands out from the rest.

Store Location

1721 Spruce St, Philadelphia PA 19103

Price Point

$200 to $2,000

Products

Bed, bath, and table linens as well as some decorative accessories

Contact

Kelly Monk Reed or Pamela Diaconis

Email

info@kellijane.com

Phone

215-790-0233

Website

http://www.kellijane.com/

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010. The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – Joan Shepp

Since starting her business in 1972, Joan Shepp, the owner, has always had the urge to present her local area with new and creative accessories, jewelry, and bags.   With a strong determination to stimulate business in Philadelphia, Joan Shepp welcomes the other fashion stores in the neighborhood.  The innovative styles you’ll find at the store have been carefully chosen from all over the world.  Through monitoring the streets and traveling to Europe, Joan Shepp is guaranteed to have the right assortment for all fashion lovers.  Top brands include Y-3 (Mens & Women), Dries van Noten, Rick Owens, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Twin Set.

Store Location
1616 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Price Point
$18 to $3000 (Huge variety)

Products
Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Accessories, and Jewelry

Contact
Joan and Ellen Shepp
Email
webinfo@joanshepp.com

Phone
215.735.2666

Website
www.joanshepp.com

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – Arcadia

In an industry of “fast fashion” chains, Arcadia has managed to keep things fresh and interesting since opening it’s doors in September 2007.  Ali McCloud, the owner, always dreamed of having her own independent boutique and saw the need for eco-friendly fashion in the Philadelphia market. Arcadia focuses on grassroots marketing strategies to keep active in the neighborhood while working with other local businesses.  Arcadia has a wide range of customers that all are united by their love for the arts and emerging designers.  With a vintage feel and new products coming in from flea markets and arts and craft shows, Arcadia has found it’s niche as a one-of-a-kind eco-friendly boutique in Philadelphia.

Store Location
819 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA

Price Point
$20-$300 (Huge variety)

Products
Clothes, Accessories, Shoes, Denim, and Artwork

Contact
Ali McCloud, Owner

Email
info@arcadiaboutique.com

Phone
 215.667.8099

Website
www.arcadiaboutique.com

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – Lois Eastlund

Being a designer herself, Lois Eastlund wanted a space where she could sell her designs directly to her customer.  And in October of 2008 after 20 years of being a designer, Eastlund realized her goal.  Selling women’s dresses, men’s shirts and touches of vintage, her boutique is busy with loyal clientele, which is growing via her Facebook fan page, website, blog, and local advertising efforts.  Since she is  a one-woman operation, she does everything herself… from designing to making the clothing to choosing accessories and selling, marketing, and running the store – she is one busy lady. But despite the everyday challenges that come with having a retail store, she feels the beauty of having her own space is worth it.

 Store Location:

153 Ludlow St

New York, NY 10002

Website:

www.LoisEastlund.com

Price Point:

Women’s dresses all run around $100, Men’s tops range from $70-$95

Products:

Women’s minidresses, men’s tops, men’s vintage shirts, vintage handbags, jewelry(both modern and vintage)

Contact: 

Lois Eastlund, 212-777-1470, LoisEastlund@aol.com

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

 

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – Le Dress

Both Eva and Robyn Anderson opened their boutique Le Dress in 2008 after studying fashion design at school.  They loved boutique shopping and felt that a retail space devoted to dress shopping was void in Chicago.  They wanted something more special than department store shopping so lucky for Chicago shoppers, they created it themselves.  Their prices range from $60 to $500 for dresses, which overs shopping for 17 year olds looking for a graduation dress to 50 year old corporate women looking for something new to spice up their wardrobe. There is something for everyone here!

 Store Location:

1741 W Division St, Chicago, IL, 60622. 

Website:

www.ledresschicago.com

Price Points:

Dresses at Le Dress range from about $60 to $500.  They also have a range of accessories to fit any budget.

Products:

Dresses, footwear, jewelry, handbags

Contact:

ledress@gmail.com or for press holly@zapwater.com

 Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

 

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – MomoFalana

MomoFalana developed in 1997 from a stall at the Chelsea Antiques market to a store in the East Village and now a new store in SoHo.  What started out as simply tie dying vintage slips and nightgowns is now an assortment of beautiful dresses and more in over eleven collections. Making everything in-house, their customer base ranges from destination brides with a bohemian flair to sophisticated, creative women.  The unique dying process creates a one-of-a-kind look for each garment tha has loyal customers coming back for more.  With a hint towards the bohemian, MomoFalana would like to add accessories to their boutique in the future but currently stay strong with vibrant colors and breezy shapes in their trademark pieces. This boutique is truly one of a kind.

Store Location:

MoMo SoHo LLC, 237 Centre St. (btw Broome & Grand) NYC 10013, 212 979-9595  www.momofalana.com

Products:

Variety of Dresses in different shapes and colors from short slips to long gowns.

Price Point:

$45 – $2000

Contact:

Michael Lublin momosoho@gmail.com

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

 

 

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – Huminska

Janice Huminska opened her charming little dress shop doors in 2001, but has been designing apparel and accessories out of pure need (she towered over her peers) and love since childhood. Huminska started as a custom milliner.  In the 80′s she sold her hats to shops around town and on the street.  She apprenticed at Roth Imports with darling ladies who had been making hats since the 1940′s and 50′s, chatting up a storm and learning all the secrets of the trade.  After a little over a decade of selling her own line nationwide, and including shops like Barneys, Bendels, Nordstrom, Fred Segal et al, and adorning stars for shows and weddings, like Helen Gurley Brown, LL Cool J, Ricky Lake she decided to move on to dresses. 

Relying on word of mouth she has garnered a following that stays true blue with her… dressing  everyone  from the waif to the full figured gal, in her  20′s to 60′s. 

“I do like to make a hat now and again for fun, and display them therein as well along with a few choice purses and a shoe line from time to time,  which serve more as props, since the dresses are all anyone sees when they enter the shop.”

Store Location

315 East 9th st between 1st and 2nd aves… and my studio is greenpoint, brooklyn

Products

All dresses are handmade in NYC, sold off the rack, need no alterations per the perfect fit, and are in limited editions.

Price Point

$325-$995 per dress 

Contact

Janice Huminska info@huminska.com

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

 

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – Gamma Player

In 2007, Chicago was graced with the presence of innovative Gamma Player.  With the urge to bridge music, fashion and art. Owners Jeff Mills and Yoko Uozumi have a back ground in music which both engaged in for over 15 years. Through music business and travelling around the world, they have come across so many interesting designs and clothing, which was never introducted to Chicago nor even to US.  They have a pure desire to share what they see with the people here.  Also they want to exploit our artistic concepts not only via music but via fashion and art.  By acquiring a (retail) location, it enables Gamma Player to host some art exhibitions there as well.  Their main customer is the risk taker, the person who doesn’t want to see themselves coming and going and with brands such as Julius, Odeur, Jean-Pierre Braganza, 24/7 Suit, JSP, loyal clients can be ahead of the local fashion curve.  Both Uozumi and Mills are the eyes and ears of new talent scouring Paris/Milan fashion week/ some shows in Tokyo.  Knowing that there is always an original piece or a story to tell about the creation of the garment and having the patience to guide the consumer to what best fits within their lifestyle, Gamma Player makes shopping in general a truly positive experience.

Store Location:

2035 West Division, Chicago, IL 60622

Products:

Womens and mens clothes.  Accessories such as bags, jewelries.  A small collections of books and CD/DVDs.

Price Point:

$70 – $1000.   but majority of items are around $300 – 500.

Contact: Yoko Uozumi  / info@gammaplayer.com

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Shebang

In 2003, Jennifer Tang’s love of handbags caused her to branch out on her own and open Shebang with the goal of bringing women looking for the latest trends together with the creative artists who make the bags.  Sending out newsletters and subscribing to social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, Shebang has created a large customer base that get special incentives like frequent buyer programs, savvy shopper gift certificates and special sales.

Products:  Women’s fashion accessories: handbags, jewelry, wallets, hats and scarves from emerging designers such as Tano, 49 Sq. Miles, Latico, Gorjana and Hayden-Harnett and always looking for more by attending all the major accessory shows in NYC and LA (Accessories Circuit, Designers & Agents, Accessories the Show, WWD, Brighte, LA Fashion Week).

 “I find my most unique designers from local art shows and visiting shops and craft fairs in other cities.”

Location:  1616 North Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 and www.shopshebang.com

Price Point: $35 to $700

Contact:  Jennifer Tang at info@shebang.com

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

 

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – Sarar

In 2003, SARAR hit US soil running.  With stores in over 26 countries their Flagship store in New York’s Roosevelt Hotel is a Mecca for tailoring.  Targeting 25-45 year old entrepreneurs that want a fashion edge owners Tunch and Edina Hepguler are consistently searching out new customers with stunning ad campaigns, direct mailers, exclusive sales and marketing events.  Going to New York Fashion Week for inspiration and paralleling themselves to brands such as Canali and Hugo Boss, SARAR is big style with a personal touch.

 Flagship Store: 

SARAR Flagship Store US: 375 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017.  Visit www.sarar.com for all locations.

 Other Locations:

 SARAR, Garden State Plaza, 355 State Highway, No: 17, Bldg 1182, Paramus, NJ 07652

SARAR, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, 873 Grapev8ine Court, Central Valley, NY 10917

SARAR, 20 Wood Ave, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (HQ)

SARAR, Allen Premium Outlets, 820 West Stacy Rd, Unit 129, Allen, TX 75013

SARAR, Las Vegas Premium Outlets, 855 Grand Central Parkway, Unit 1801, Las Vegas, NV 89106

SARAR, Chicago Premium Outlets, 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd, Unit 1111 Aurora, IL 60502

SARAR, Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, 1 Premium Outlets Blvd, Unit 296, Wrentham, MA 02093

Products:

Suits, shirts, pants, sport jackets, ties, overcoats, leather coats, knits, vests, scarfs, belts, gloves, cufflinks, shoes, woman dresses, woman jackets, woman skirts, blouses, silk scarfs, woman shoes and boots, coats, knits, gloves, jewelry, hand bags, all SARAR brand, but some accessories from other vendors 

Price Point:

Suits: $491.-$1491., Shirts: $92.-$182., Ties: $42.-$72., Jackets: $391.-$1291., Pants: $141.-$241., Dresses: $291.-$1391.,

Contact:

Edina Hepguler Edina@sararusa.com

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

 

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