THE FICKLE BAG The handbag and accessory store The Fickle Bag has shut its doors at 1885 Solano Ave. A note on the store’s website announcing the closure of the 3-year-old business does not provide details regarding why it closed. However, owner Jua Park also operates a Fickle Bag location in the San Francisco International Airport, which will remain open. (Hat tip: Jane Tierney) IT’S THE CHILDREN Also recently closed is the boutique children’s clothing store, It’s The Children, near the Vine Street Peet’s at 1506 Walnut St. According to the North Shattuck Association, the owner was originally hoping to relocate the business, but ultimately closed instead. The reason for closure is unknown, as the owner didn’t notify the neighborhood business organization, but low-level foot traffic on Walnut combined with the success of nearby Kid Dynamo may have come into play. (Hat tip: Doug Ng) STELLA STUDIO The Berkeley-based designer Stella Carakasi, along with local manufacturer and parent company Two Star Dog, opened her new Gilman Corridor studio store Wednesday, July 31. According to a press release, the new retail spot (at 1370 10th St., adjacent to the Stella Carakasi Design House) “promises to showcase the latest Stella Carakasi collection of women’s clothing, host trunk shows and sample sales, as well as act as […]
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