boutiques

Cleveland native offers style for larger bosoms

Exclusively Kristen, Cleveland fashion
Kristen Allen, a native of Maple Heights, is the president and founder of Exclusively Kristen: Chic Fashions for Larger Bosoms, a collection of fashions and accessories designed to flatter and complement the large-busted woman. Growing up, Allen had trouble finding clothing that fit properly. Her entrepreneurial spirit took over, and after a move to New York City made her plan plausable, Exclusively Kristen was born.

Celebrating unique style...and owls!

Owl Eyes on You boutique, Ohio
At Ohio Station Outlets (formerly Lodi Station Outlets), among the Levi’s Outlet, Gap Factory, and other national brands, lies an unexpected - but welcome - surprise: Owl Eyes on You.

Common Threads makes common sense

Common Threads, a boutique in Fairview Park
Weaving its way into Fairview Park, Common Threads brings more than clothing to the community, but a core mission.

A natural approach to luxurious soaps

STEM Handmade Soap, Lakewood, Ohio
Inspired by a farmer’s market vendor selling handmade soaps, Steve Meka decided to combine his education in biochemistry with his background working in the retail industry, and the idea for STEM (Steve’s Initials) was created.

From The Beatles to Blackbird

Blackbird Fly Boutique, Cleveland, Ohio
Entering the heart of Ohio City and into the gateway of downtown Cleveland, amongst historic buildings, diversity and a thriving community of hardworking entrepreneurs, stands Blackbird Fly Boutique. The boutique's owner is Angelina Pata, a creative spirit and mother of four from the Detroit Shoreway area, who was inspired by her love of the arts and The Beatles.

Indigo Perfumery provides aromatic inspiration

Indigo Perfumery, Lakewood, Ohio
Perfumes are like personalities; they are each different, unique and tell a story through our body chemistry. Being somewhat of a fragrance snob myself, I've always gravitated away from mainstream blends and wanted to find my own "signature scent" that wasn't available in every department store and in every magazine ad. This is something that Ann Onusko, owner of Indigo Perfumery, also wanted to bring to her consumers and was drawn to deliver.

Westlake boutique draws inspiration from Paris

Mademoiselle boutique in Westlake Ohio - Cleveland fashion
Captivated by fashion, haute couture clothing and cultural trends, Fadia Nemeh was inspired to create a boutique that enveloped all that she loved into a shopping experience like no other. It all began with her love affair with Paris and everything Parisian, and she even found inspiration in a nail polish called “Mademoiselle”; a light bulb went off and a dream was born.

Tremont boutique spotlights ethical fashion

Jennifer Marks has been in the fashion business as a boutique owner and a stylist for more than 20 years, and now she's bringing her style sense to Northeast Ohio with her boutique, Makers by J. Marks, which opened in Tremont in November.

Inspiration by design

Donald Hayes owns Cloud 9 Boutique, a New York-inspired store that is set up by appointment only and displays cutting edge fashion at a not-so-large price. We sat down with Hayes and asked him a few questions about his fashion inspirations, and what his favorite things about Cleveland are when it comes to fashion.

The Banyan Tree Spring 2012 Fashion Show

The trendy area of Tremont in Cleveland is quite possibly the closest resemblance to a New York City neighborhood that a Northeast Ohioan can experience close to home. This is due in no small part to the delicious restaurants, stylish people and very chic, very fashionable retail boutiques like the Banyan Tree that have become Tremont mainstays.

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