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A love affair with lingerie

By Barbara Kate Repa Owning her own lingerie shop was quite literally a dream for Beverly Weinkauf. “I actually had a dream about a candy store with large black and white diamonds on the floor,” she says, “and shelves of apothecary jars full of panties.” Then, driving home from the airport one night, she saw…

Kids taking over a key spot

With a projected mid-April move-in date, a minimum of fanfare and only a few changes to its well-worn new home, Mudpie — the upscale children’s store in Cow Hollow — will claim the space at 2185 Fillmore that has been sitting empty since Shabby Chic went bankrupt two years ago. Run by mother and daughter…

Athleta opens on Fillmore

Fillmore’s newest retail establishment — Athleta, the women’s active wear company — debuted Wednesday evening with a private reception for friends and customers. The spacious two-level showroom opens to the public on Thursday at 2226 Fillmore Street. From The New York Times: Store for a brand born on the web

Fillmore uneasy about new stores

Many people would be thrilled to have internationally known retailers set up shop on their streets, but prominent new neighbors have made some Fillmore residents uneasy, according to a report in California Apparel News. Independent boutique owners and their staffs in the upscale neighborhood fear their days are numbered. “In 15 years, this street will…

James Perse comes to Fillmore

10/10/10 brought Fillmore’s newest boutique to the street: Los Angeles designer James Perse opened shortly before noon in the long-vacant space at 2028 Fillmore. Shortly after noon, the locals were already streaming in to check out what the company calls its “seamless blend of luxe and casual.” Perse offers clothing for both men and women…