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new boutiques on the block
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French for “Pretty”
Jolie International Boutique has been open for nearly a year. Owner Michael Kane features women’s fashion by designers such as Gucci, Versace, Dior, Seven, BCBG, Dolce & Gabbana, bebe and Parasuco. With new items that arrive weekly, Jolie International Boutique has a wide variety of fashions from day wear, club wear, lingerie, casual dress, bathing suits, sunglasses, hand bags and jewelry. 3640 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL (813) 875-2090.
Fashion from SoHo to SoHo
Walking into Penelope T, you might think you were somehow transported to Manhattan. Manne Hollingworth and Nickie Riley’s women’s boutique is outfitted with antique furniture, and edgy architecture. The contemporary fashion of Penelope T, located on the prestigious Howard Ave., opened last November. The boutique brings high-quality fashion and unique designs and fabrics that are hard-to-find in Tampa. Penelope T offers a wide range of accessories and designer labels such as the new Mandy Moore line (Mblem), Sanctuary, Velvet, Ella Moss, and 12th Street. 1413 S. Howard Ave., Suite 140, Tampa, FL (813) 254-5740.
A Suitcase Filled with Fashion
Premium labels that support a trendy lifestyle is exactly what you will find at Lori Anderson’s boutique, Suitcase. Anderson carries contemporary clothing with a vintage flare. The selection allows customers to open up and express themselves through fashion without following a cookie-cutter design. Opened in June, Suitcase offers a unique style for any occasion. The fashionista will surely be aware of labels such as LaROK, Anna Sui, Earnest Sewn, C Label Shoes, James Perse, and Paige.
2307 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL (813)333-5098.
Latin Fashion Puts Flair in Ybor City
Nothing puts style in the closet like a little Latin fashion. At The Lair, a new boutique in Ybor City, you can find high-quality clothing from South America. The Lair, owned by Ingrid Potoczny, carries exclusive Columbian brand names such as Touche, Guayaberas and well-known swimwear designer Pinel Del Sol. A wide selection of lingerie, active wear, handbags, sandals, lotion, jewelry, and home décor is available. 2002 E. 5th Ave., Suite 102, Tampa, FL (813)248-6787.
Denim, Denim, and More Denim
That’s exactly what you’ll find when you step inside this funky boutique dedicated to denim. Gulf Coast Jeans Company, opened in September 2005, has all the exclusive high-end denim lines that are hot on the market. Owner Jackie Horvath takes pride in carrying labels such as Seven, True Religion, 1921 and Butterfly Dropout. Open any fashion magazine and your favorite celebrity can be found sporting styles available only at Gulf Coast Jeans Company. Check out the denim bar at their brand new location on Bay to Bay Blvd. in Tampa. Channelside Drive Tampa, FL (813)221-7333.
––Catherine Spilos
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