Dody’s Dresses Opens in Montclair

By Abby Montanez | January 11, 2018 |
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Montclair is well-known for its foodie hotspots, eclectic art scene and don’t forget an array of fashionable boutiques. There also just so happens to be a new player in town, bringing an avant-garde edge to S Fullerton Ave. Dody’s Dresses was founded by store owner Duha Khaddash in an attempt to give women access to…

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Frances Valentine: “Brand” New

By Abby Montanez | September 25, 2017 |

Kate Spade is a name that’s been around since the early 1990s and up until recent years, the brand and its creator were synonymous. But after selling her company in 2006 and changing her legal surname, the designer we know and love has returned but this time, as Frances Valentine. A mash-up of monikers derived…

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Eric Goldstein Launches Denim Repair

By Abby Montanez | March 29, 2017 |

There’s always that one pair of jeans that’s your go-to until one day, the unthinkable happens, and you’re left with an unsightly rip, tear, or sometimes gaping hole. For years we had no other choice but to throw that beloved pair away or patch up the damage, which let’s face it, wasn’t fooling anyone. Eric…

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Fashion-Forward with MILLY Designer Michelle Smith

By Abby Montanez | October 31, 2016 |

Looking back, there was no doubt in Michelle Smith’s mind about a career in fashion. From her education and time spent abroad, to starting her own line, Smith knew one thing was for sure, she was destined to be a designer. Always interested in the arts, Smith’s headstrong attitude and overall perseverance is what landed…

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