I was so excited when I read the "New Faces, New Places" column in the business section of today's Star Phoenix. There is a new store in Saskatoon which carries plus-sized ladies clothing!!! I love shopping at Penningtons, but it will be nice to have some more options. I plan to go check it out ASAP, especially since the article stated that they have wide calf leather boots ...
STORE DELIVERS TRENDY PLUS-SIZE CLOTHING OPTIONS
Shannon Boklaschuk, The StarPhoenix
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Kim Stranden's goal is to carry trendy plus-size fashions at her new store, Ravishing Clothing For Women.
"I got frustrated with the selection that's out there for clothing," said Stranden, who stocks sizes 14 to 30 at her shop. "The market really lacks options for plus-sized clothing, so that's sort of how I decided to start it."
Stranden, 26, set up shop on Third Avenue North at the end of September. She likes her store and the shop's location in downtown Saskatoon.
"I've got two levels in the location, so I'm able to renovate the upstairs to have more retail. I really like the store. Out of all the locations I looked at, I think this was the best one," she said.
"I like downtown. I think downtown's growing, and it's sort of exciting to be a part of that."
Stranden has about 980 square feet of space on her main floor and 750 square feet upstairs. She renovated the space herself, and describes the shop's decor as "very funky," with red walls and metallic and hardwood floors.
"I'm really trying to appeal to the younger audience, but still have clothing for all ages."
Stranden is bringing a variety of denim brands into Ravishing, as well as wide-calf leather boots, purses and jewelry that expands up to 24 inches. Her clothing comes from cities throughout Canada and the U.S.
"I have a couple Canadian designers -- one out of Vancouver and one out of Toronto -- and then my clothes come from New York and California," she said.
Stranden's name may be familiar to political watchers in Saskatoon. Before opening Ravishing, Stranden studied political science and women's and gender studies at the University of Saskatchewan, where she served as vice-president of student issues with the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union. When she was 23, she ran for city council during the 2003 civic election.
Opening Ravishing marked Stranden's first foray into the entrepreneurial world.
"It feels great," Stranden said of owning her store.
Stranden said customers are responding positively to her shop, and are finding it new, refreshing and different.
"They really, really like the clothes," she said.
The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, except on Thursday, when it stays open until 9 p.m.
© The StarPhoenix (Saskatoon) 2006
RAVISHING CLOTHING FOR WOMEN
Owner: Kim Stranden
107 Third Ave. North
343-7991
STORE DELIVERS TRENDY PLUS-SIZE CLOTHING OPTIONS
Shannon Boklaschuk, The StarPhoenix
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Kim Stranden's goal is to carry trendy plus-size fashions at her new store, Ravishing Clothing For Women.
"I got frustrated with the selection that's out there for clothing," said Stranden, who stocks sizes 14 to 30 at her shop. "The market really lacks options for plus-sized clothing, so that's sort of how I decided to start it."
Stranden, 26, set up shop on Third Avenue North at the end of September. She likes her store and the shop's location in downtown Saskatoon.
"I've got two levels in the location, so I'm able to renovate the upstairs to have more retail. I really like the store. Out of all the locations I looked at, I think this was the best one," she said.
"I like downtown. I think downtown's growing, and it's sort of exciting to be a part of that."
Stranden has about 980 square feet of space on her main floor and 750 square feet upstairs. She renovated the space herself, and describes the shop's decor as "very funky," with red walls and metallic and hardwood floors.
"I'm really trying to appeal to the younger audience, but still have clothing for all ages."
Stranden is bringing a variety of denim brands into Ravishing, as well as wide-calf leather boots, purses and jewelry that expands up to 24 inches. Her clothing comes from cities throughout Canada and the U.S.
"I have a couple Canadian designers -- one out of Vancouver and one out of Toronto -- and then my clothes come from New York and California," she said.
Stranden's name may be familiar to political watchers in Saskatoon. Before opening Ravishing, Stranden studied political science and women's and gender studies at the University of Saskatchewan, where she served as vice-president of student issues with the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union. When she was 23, she ran for city council during the 2003 civic election.
Opening Ravishing marked Stranden's first foray into the entrepreneurial world.
"It feels great," Stranden said of owning her store.
Stranden said customers are responding positively to her shop, and are finding it new, refreshing and different.
"They really, really like the clothes," she said.
The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, except on Thursday, when it stays open until 9 p.m.
RAVISHING CLOTHING FOR WOMEN
Owner: Kim Stranden
107 Third Ave. North
343-7991
posted by Karen | Tuesday, October 03, 2006
1 Comments:
I always look at that section and think that I should shop downtown more and support the little guys... but alass I hate struggling to find parking and am too cheap pay for it once I am there. I tend to shop at the malls.. especially those with the underground parking in the winter.
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