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Ooh La La Boutique Doubles in Size to ‘Accommodate Everyone’
Excelsior boutique expands its space and offerings. “We started expansion in January,” says owner Connie Frederick. After knocking down the wall...
Wayzata-based Dog Threads Strikes a Deal on ‘Shark Tank’
Owners Gina and Scott Davis made a deal with star Mark Cuban. Wayzata-based company Dog Threads, which produces matching apparel for dogs and their...
Local Kids’ Clothiers Dish on Micro Fashion
Oh Baby! and Honey P's Boutique offer ideas for dressing kids in style and with a smile. Oh Baby! Tom and Mary Lauer have been in the kids’ clothing...
Fall Fashion Picks from Excelsior Shop The Golden Rule
Jump into the fall fashion season with inspiration from the style experts at The Golden Rule in Excelsior. Jump into the fall fashion season with...
This Water Street Shop Has Kids’ Clothing You Won’t Find ‘At Any Store in Minnesota’
Pip & Pal hosts a thoughtfully chosen selection of small, handmade brands that are ethically produced. Nestled on Excelsior’s Water Street is an...
Need Fashion Inspiration? Revamp Your Wardrobe with This Local Personal Stylist
Personal stylist Jess Burke helps women feel beautiful in their everyday looks. Shopping can be overwhelming—often, we don’t know where to look,...
Minnesota’s Best Chefs Wear These Aprons—and You Can, Too
Minnetonka’s Kate Meier creates durable, beautiful aprons for professional chefs. Minnetonka resident Kate Meier is a sewer. So it came as no...
Prom Season Has Arrived—Here’s Your All-in-One Guide
Prom season’s on the horizon—here’s everything you (and your teen) need to know. While spring ushers in a multitude of festivities and celebrations,...
Shop Chanel, Gucci, Prada and More in Downtown Excelsior
Excelsior fashionista offers high-end styles in very own boutique. Sitting in the heart of downtown Excelsior is boutique Down the Rabbit Hole,...
For this Mother-Daughter Duo, Fashion Runs in the Family
Meet the mother-daughter team finding a perfect fit in the fashion business. Kenna Frees isn’t your average teenager. Though she enjoys typical teen...
What’s Hot in Men’s Fashion, from Wayzata’s Judd Frost Clothiers
Whether dressing for an important business meeting, a night on the town or drinks with friends—every stylish guy needs a few failsafe pieces in his...
Excelsior Shop’s New Name Reflects Its Mission to Support Survivors
Emma Rose Consignment Boutique is the new moniker of the former Cherie Consignment Boutique. A popular Excelsior boutique—focused not only on...
44 North Boutique Brings Modern Styles to the Shores of Lake Minnetonka
44 North Boutique is among the newest shops that line Wayzata’s East Lake Street, and it certainly makes for a welcome addition. Located in the...
Excelsior Shop Owners Join Forces on Kids Line Pip & Pal
The line includes clothes, accessories, shoes, artwork, toys and books. Excelsior’s Chloe and Dee Dee Lappen, co-owners of Gray Home + Lifestyle,...
An Excelsior Family Creates Their Own Clothing Line
Inspired by Minnesota and specifically Lake Minnetonka, Erin Martin, owner of Martin’s Boutique in Excelsior, and her husband Mike founded North...
Excelsior Boutique Owner Makes Every Customer Feel Special
Cari Giglio, owner of Cherie Consignment Boutique in Excelsior, has always dreamed about owning her own shop and using it as a platform to empower...
Ace General Is Practically Perfect
New boutique Ace General Store in Excelsior sells durable, practical gear that guys (and gals, too) can put to use. For Dan and Alex Cordell,...
Shop For a Cause
A socially conscious retailer opens at Ridgedale Center. BoxLunch, a clothing and gift retailer specializing in pop culture-inspired items, opened...
Dog Threads Makes Fun Clothing for Your Furry Friends
Gina and Scott Davis launched their family business, Dog Threads, in late 2014, and had their first retailer, Lucy & Co., even before their line...
