More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.
Jarbo, a women’s clothing and accessories retailer that originated on the west coast of the U.S. but boasts a European flair, has opened in Wellesley Square at 72 Central St. It’s nestled between Ardan and Irresistible.
Jarbo‘s items include everything from $100+ tops to $1,000+ suede leggings, and come from designers such as Alonpi, M.I. Five and Jarbo itself.
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Jarbo, a “lifestyle clothing collection with European designer sensibility,” according to the company’s website, is bringing its edgy and modern sophisticated fashions to Wellesley in the former Optical Designs location at 72 Central St. (Optical Designs is still in town, located just a couple doors down at 68 Central St.).
The silhouette generally has a casual, flowing feel, achieved using plenty of linen, cotton, and suede, and cut so that a real woman can actually wear and look good in the clothes. Look for off-beat bags and other high-end accessories made in Seattle, where the company originated.
Jarbo has 10 other stores — the closest in Newton Highlands — mostly on the west coast.
Thanks to reader WT for the tip.
SPONSORED POST: Lyn Evans, that Wellesley landmark that has kept fashion-forward women clad in contemporary clothing and accessories for the past 30 years at its 8 Church St. location, is freshening things up. Jenn Shotkus — co-owner, Vice President of Merchandising, and Buyer — who grew up working at the store alongside her late mother and mentor, Linda Shotkus, inherited her mom’s passion for fashion, work ethic, and eye for style. Jenn is bringing in a younger, fresher vibe to the store with designers like Bailey 44, Parker Smith, Johnny Was, and more to bring a new attitude to the shopping experience. The name of the store stays the same, and the looks will be as curated as ever. The feel of it just got a little edgier to match the discriminating tastes of today’s Lyn Evans client.
The Lyn Evans website has also been revamped from top to bottom, which means clients can now shop anytime, from anywhere and have their order either shipped to their home or ready for pick-up at the store.
One thing that won’t change — giving back to the community, something that is essential to the core values of the Lyn Evans team. Through a combination of fundraisers, fashion shows, and other charity events throughout the year, Lyn Evans lives the ethos of community service. Just a couple of organizations they are involved with: The Herren Project, a non-profit organization founded by former Celtics player Chris Herren, that provides assistance to families affected by addiction; and the Wellesley Service League‘s annual May fashion show.
Stop in and shop their new Spring arrivals. They have great scarves, too. As they say at the store, “A scarf is always a good idea.” Mention this article in store for 10% off your full price purchase or shop online at www.lynevans.com and use
codeSWELLESLEY at checkout.
Give Talbots credit: The retailer earlier this year said it would be making its move from Wellesley Square to Linden Square in March, and indeed it has opened at its new location this week.
We reported in September that Talbots would be relocating to Linden Square as part of a broader set of changes at the shopping and dining area.
Linden Square officials last month shared further details on its upcoming plans, including that restaurant Sweetgreens would be arriving in the fall.
MORE: Sundry Spot pops up in Linden Square
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley is holding a rummage sale on
Saturday, March 25, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
309 Washington St. in Wellesley (near the intersection of Rt 9 & Rt 16)
Proceeds benefit the social justice programs of the UUWellesley.
Want to donate items to the rummage? Contact
[email protected] to make arrangements.