Fashion
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‘I Call It Fashion Therapy’: Wayne Man Channels His Heartbreak into Clothing Line That Honors His Daughter
Wayne resident Frank Rapoport has created a clothing line called SamSara Gear that honors his daughter and raises awareness about eating disorders and mental health, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS Philly. His daughter Alex, a 2002 graduate of Westtown School and 2006 graduate of Goucher College, struggled with an eating disorder for 20 years. The…
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Launched by Woman Who Grew Up Homeless, West Chester-Based Jewelry Biz Now Getting Plugged by Oprah
Valencia Key, a jewelry business based in West Chester, has grown from its early, word-of-mouth days into a brand worn by powerful women across the country, like Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The jewelry brand was launched in 2015 by Lia Valencia Key. She was inspired by…
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Owners of Nearly-Century-Old Boutique in West Chester Looking to ‘Pass the Baton’
Jane Chalfant has been a mainstay in West Chester since it opened in 1933. Now, its longtime owners, Patrick and Kiki Comerford, who took over the women’s clothing shop from Patrick’s parents, are ready to retire, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. For the couple, the moment is bittersweet. “We are still looking…
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Immaculata’s Annual Fashion Show Helps High-Schoolers Who Can’t Afford a Prom Dress
Students in Immaculata University’s fashion merchandising program are sponsoring a fashion show, Under the Stars, on Saturday, April 2 from 6:30 to 9 PM in the Great Hall. The fashion show is a fundraiser to support high school students who cannot afford to buy a prom dress or a ticket to their prom. The evening features prom dresses from…
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Delco Native’s Costumes Make It into Super Bowl Ad
Amy Westcott, a film and television costume designer, had the thrill of seeing her costumes show up Sunday night in a Chevy truck Super Bowl commercial, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Westcott is the daughter of sports journalist and author Rich Westcott in Springfield. For 25 years, she has designed costumes for movies…
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Oprah Put This Local Jewelry Business on the Map; Now, It’s Thriving on Its Own
In 2017, Oprah Winfrey’s magazine, O, helped launch a Media Borough jewelry and accessories business. Things have been looking up ever since, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Robbin Cook, owner of Violet and Brooks, found out a set of earrings she designed had made it to Oprah’s Favorite Things list. At the…
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As Swanky, In-Person Events Return to Local Calendars, Malvern’s Posh Collections Sees Brisk Business
Posh Collections in downtown Malvern is recording the highest sales in its 14-year history, thanks to the pent-up demand, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. As events such as weddings return to in-person attendance, shoppers’ needs for couture beyond jeans and sweats are rising as well. In response, they’re frequenting businesses like Posh Collections,…
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Paoli Native’s Sneakers Are Foot Locker’s Newest Kicks
Bungee Oblecení sneakers by designer Darrell Alston, a Paoli native and Conestoga High School grad, made their official debut earlier this month at the Foot Locker in King of Prussia, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These sleek shoes are made from leather and suede and, in some cases, trimmed with faux animal skin.…
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West Chester Woman Swaps Courtroom for Couture, Creates Luxury Brand for ‘Women on the Go’
After spending decades working in criminal justice, West Chester’s Deborah Ann Mack has turned her focus to fashion. She’s now working hard on building her brand, DAM Fashions, reports Tamala Edwards for 6ABC. Mack is now creating a fall 2022 collection, encompassing several styles of coats and other pieces. “It’s a luxury women’s ready-to-wear, and…
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Phoenixville-Based Ten Air Studios Catches the Eyes of Vogue, Vanity Fair for Its Stylish Accessories
Ten Air Studios creator Leslie Clearwater’s boho-chic accessories recently gained attention from both Vogue and Vanity Fair. Melissa Jacobs covered the sparking details of this Phoenixville artisan for Main Line Today. Clearwater has been creating jewelry for two decades. But she truly hit her stride after the pandemic shuttered her gallery. “It was one of…
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What Began as a Three-Week Experiment Has Evolved into a Popular Clothing Store for Women, Children in Wayne
The Blue Béret began as a three-week experiment. But thanks to its enthusiastic reception from Wayne shoppers, it is still going strong two years later, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. The shop is owned by local fashionista Melissa Sinni. She expanded her stock this spring to include children’s clothes and casual-chic womenswear, along…
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How Paoli’s Deborah Van Cleve Became a Local Authority on Bridal Fashion
Van Cleve Bridal in Paoli has been getting yeses for dresses long before TLC’s Randy Fenoli ever touched a piece of tulle. The shop’s owner, Deborah Van Cleve, is also president and founder of The Van Cleve Collection. She’s guided her shop and her brand to a top spot in the local wedding couture business…
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‘Less Is More’ for Local Fashionisto Whose Passion for All Things Equestrian Influences His Style
Sean Robinson, a fashionisto who spends his weekends riding at Bellwood, the foxhunting club at historic Eden Valley Farm in Spring City, lets his passion for all things equestrian influence his personal style, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. His unique couture consists of classic cuts and bespoke tailoring, along with the occasional Stetson.…
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Narberth-Based AQUA Waterproof Headwear Selected for QVC’s Small Business Spotlight Program
Narberth-based AQUA Waterproof Headwear has been selected by the Qurate Retail Group Small Business Spotlight program that aims to help small businesses challenged by COVID-19. AQUA Waterproof Headwear was invented by longtime friends Kiana Muhly and Khadijah Robinson, who met while attending Temple University, and founded the Kay & Kay Group to market their product.…
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