Store Profile
Calypso St. Barth launched its first store in 1992 in St. Barth, a Caribbean island, and now has 52 stores all over the United States.…
After waiting almost a year since the official announcement, and several years of secretly pining for this fast fashion retailer, I was one of over…
Jul. 11, 2014
Store Profile: Philly Aids Thrift
Where else can you find Mr. Rogers on vinyl, sky blue corduroy skinny jeans, a vintage first aid manual, a Star Wars chess set…
May. 30, 2014
Store Profile: Moon + Arrow
While the April 2013 fire on Fabric Row had dire consequences for some, Chelsea Pearce of Moon + Arrow sees her situation as a…
May. 2, 2014
Store Profile: Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
In an age dominated by the insatiable tendencies of a consumer culture, shoppers have been conditioned to make purchases with little discretion. At Art in…
Nov. 22, 2013
Store Profile: Duross & Langel
Duross & Langel started out with three shower gels, one moisturizer and a handful of soaps. On this particular Monday morning, Steve Duross was skillfully…
Nov. 1, 2013
Store Profile: Lost + Found
On the corner of North 3rd and Cherry streets, across a cobblestone alleyway and housed in an old art gallery, is where you will find…
Oct. 11, 2013
Designer Profile: Duke & Winston
Upon entering the offices on the second floor of the Duke & Winston showroom, I was eagerly greeted by an English bulldog whom I recognized…
Jul. 12, 2013
Going Mobile: Smak Parlour Truck
Today everyone and everything is going mobile. From food truck vendors to apps that call a cab for you, services are coming to you, the…
Jul. 12, 2013
Store Profile: Laundrea
In her senior year of high school, Rachel Godwin Becker realized she could take her passion for sewing and turn it into a career. After…
May. 24, 2013
Thrift Shop
As students, there are certain physical and budgetary constraints that limit our shopping habits. However, whether you are looking to update your wardrobe for summer…
May. 3, 2013
Store Profile: Arcadia Boutique
With summer quickly approaching, look no further than Arcadia Boutique for a fresh, one-of-a-kind shopping experience to update your wardrobe. Based in Northern Liberties, the…
Dec. 7, 2012
Store Profile
The greater Philadelphia area is characterized by artistic culture and creativity on every street. Whether in University City or all the way down in South…
Nov. 16, 2012
Store Profile
As fast-fashion stores take over the market and original designs become harder and harder to find, Philadelphia is lucky to have such an amazing selection…