Jack and Sarah have a combined two decades of experience in retail management at the store and corporate level. They have worked for various large brands such as Madewell, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, and Levis — both in the United Kingdom and the U.S.
Meet Joan Reuning at Fibers
Meet Joan Reuning at Fibers Fashion designer, entrepreneur, musician, and more For those who enjoy a bit (or a lot) of style that makes a statement in their life, you must meet Joan Reuning, an extremely talented fashion designer. She has more than 30 years of experience handcrafting stylish garments for women. Reuning is the proud owner of Fibers, a … Read More
Meet Verity Woitach at V’s Salon
Since Verity Woitach was a teenager, she dreamed of becoming a master hairstylist and opening her own salon.
Verity studied cosmetology while attending Ithaca High School to achieve these goals, and she accrued nearly 20 years of experience as a licensed hairstylist. (That’s a lot of hair maintenance!). She’s spent half her career working at her friend Akoko’s salon, Akoko@Ithacacuts, on Cayuga Street.
Meet Curt Bayer and Bethany Baker at One World Market
Meet Curt Bayer and Bethany Baker at One World Market One World Market is one of downtown’s most fascinating and unique shops on the Commons. When you step inside this specialty store, you are in for a worldly experience. As you browse through two floors of hundreds of items, you’ll find many fair-trade, cultural crafts & housewares handcrafted by artisan … Read More
Meet Christopher DelCollo at The Brain Shoppe
If you love challenging your mind while simultaneously having fun, then you’ll enjoy what’s in store for you at The Brain Shoppe, one of downtown Ithaca’s newest stores. Located on the Commons (look for the giant green brain on the storefront window) since July 2019, The Brain Shoppe offers a grand selection of wooden and metal puzzles, code games, STEM … Read More
Meet Adrina Graham at Adrina Dietra
Ever since Adrina Graham was a child she had an inkling that she was destined to be a fashion creator. As a little girl, she custom styled her dolls’ outfits, and, as she matured, she was often sketching clothing designs. And, she simply dreamed of creating and selling her sketched creations when she became an adult. To further nurture her … Read More
Meet Robbie Dein at American Crafts by Robbie Dein
Meet Robbie Dein, founder and owner of American Crafts by Robbie Dein Anyone familiar with the Ithaca area knows it’s filled with many talented artisans who double as business folks. Among them is Robbie Dein, founder and owner of American Crafts by Robbie Dein, who grew as an artist and entrepreneur while living in this artsy community. Robbie, a southern … Read More
Meet Scott Dolphin and Stephanie Hayes at Breathe
For some, clothes shopping is an unfavorable task, but it shouldn’t be. And, there are plenty of shops in Downtown Ithaca, such as Breathe, a women’s clothing and accessories shop, that make shopping enjoyable because the shopkeeps recognize that everyone can use a bit of retail therapy. As a former resident of New York City; you know, that big city … Read More
Meet The Leonards at Ithaca Sheepskin
At Ithaca Sheepskin in Downtown Ithaca, shoppers can find genuine sheepskin products to fit every style
Meet Kristin Dutcher at Hair•Color•Art
Looking to add some intense color to your look? Or how about a new blowout? Or a perfect art piece to tie the room together? Luckily, you can find all three of those offerings and more expertly done in Downtown Ithaca’s Press Bay Court at Hair•Color•Art. Once you enter you will see the stunning views of art, both in the space and in the stylings that patrons receive done by independent stylist and owner Kristin Dutcher.
