If you liked Envy before, you’re going to love us now!
Below is a letter from the owner, Kristi, regarding some excited Envy news:
Dear my amazing customers,
In 2013, I opened Envy in Downtown Evanston with a goal of providing a fun and personalized boutique experience, from the unique clothes and jewelry to the hands-on customer service. Envy was opened as a licensed store allowing us to provide fashion-forward clothes under $40 selected by
buyers in L.A. While we have gained our loyal customers by staying consistent
with the Envy model, I consider myself a perpetual learner, and I’ve always continued listening closely to the needs of
the Evanston shopper. With a new season around the corner, it’s time for us to
be as loyal to you all as you have been to us. So, we’re shaking things up a
bit and moving on from our licensing agreement, and come Spring 2015 we will
have some exciting changes!
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The biggest change:
Inventory: We will now be able to bring in exactly what you
want, and in a much quicker timeframe. Your customer requests will be fulfilled
faster, so the waiting list for our most popular items (Read: Chicago FlagNecklaces, Sticky Bras, etc!!) won’t be so long. In terms of clothing, you can
expect a lot of the same. I know that
the reason you shop at Envy is because we provide unique clothing and
affordable prices. I’m not going to rip that away from you! But without
corporate buyers, we’ll have the opportunity to bring in what you specifically
ask for. Also, you may see some items above
our typical $40 price point when the item
is worth it—we will never, ever, ever mark up items just for the heck of it
(I hate that!!). But the $40 price point has restricted us from carrying some
shoes, coats, and jewelry that we know you will love and value. So, it’s not a
huge change, but it’s definitely one that will make the store even better than
it already is.
Another change:
I know how everyone loves online shopping--- Our new
website will be e-commerce ready and you can peruse our inventory from your own
home 24/7. However, we still would love to see you every now and again, so
don’t forget to come visit us in Downtown Evanston!
Finally…. We’re Getting a New Name!!
Envy will become 522 Envy—as in, 522 Davis Street.
What will stay the same:
Our location!! Come visit us at 522 Davis Street in Downtown
Evanston, and soon online at 522envy.com (formerly www.EnvyMyOutfit.com)
Our staff: We’re not changing ownership or management, so
you can expect your regular Envy personal stylist to help you shop for outfits
and gifts just like they always have.
Our passion for our customers: The whole reason for this
change is because I realized that my boutique could serve you better. I have to
opportunity to provide you with more of what you want, and hopefully soon we will be your
favorite boutique in Evanston!!
I am so excited about this change, and I hope you are, too!!
In the meantime, if you’ve learned anything about me in the last few years, you
know that I like to throw parties, so get on our email list now because you
better believe our Grand Reopening party is going to be a big one!!
Sincerely,
Kristi Pawlowicz
Owner, (Soon-to-be) 522 Envy
