Naples-primarily based Marissa Collections expands, opens next Florida boutique
Marissa Hartington says her boutique was born from her suggestions of whimsy and rest.
On Tuesday, she introduced that perception of whimsy and leisure to Palm Beach with the opening of Marissa Collections in the Royal Poinciana Plaza.
A Naples-based mostly boutique established in 1975 by Hartington and her partner, Burt, Marissa Collections bills by itself as an eclectic luxury boutique curated in women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, jewellery, and extras.
“This spot … incorporates and embraces the spirit of Palm Seashore — its colors and its easiness,” Hartington mentioned of the store’s second spot and its choices. “There is a ton of lovely jewellery listed here, but our target is on beachwear and embracing designers that are not all over the place.”
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New and faithful shoppers of Marissa Collections browsed racks of designer attire and perused jewelry, or mingled as they stood in the plaza’s courtyard during a grand opening party Tuesday night.
Among the group of a lot more than 100 individuals who attended were Marissa Collections CEO Jay Hartington, the founders’ son, as effectively as Stellene Volandes, the editor in chief of City and Region Magazine. On Wednesday, the opening day of the boutique, Volandes signed copies of her guide “Jewels That Produced Heritage.”
Jay Hartington claimed doing the job in retail on a corporate degree had always been on his mind, and when he joined the household business in 2008, he said “the stars aligned.”
He started in the family company as a youngster — gift wrapping, preparing spreadsheets and performing as an excess set of palms. Marissa Collections felt like another household member, he explained.
“The fact of it is, increasing up, my dad and mom worked seven times a 7 days, all the time. Frankly, no issue how great your notion is, it can take regular perform on any new thought,” he reported.
“I utilized to joke as an only youngster that needed a sibling developing up, that my sister was the keep. It was a loved ones crew work.”
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The 3,040-square-foot storefront at 340 Royal Poinciana Way is a great match for the boutique provided that many of her purchasers dwell in Palm Beach and have a way of life designed all-around it, Marissa Hartington claimed. “I understand the beach front mainly because I dwell in Naples. We know our life-style is primarily based on sunshine, the beach and easiness.”
Christine Pressman, a first-time customer, explained she assumed the boutique brings a freshness to the island.
“It’s been difficult to shop anyplace at this expenditure,” she stated. “This is a awesome addition to Palm Seashore. There’s not a great deal likely on in Palm Beach front women’s apparel-sensible.”
In a way, she stated, the boutique gives a sense of familiarity due to the fact it carries a number of designers that she has shopped for in New York. Her spouse, Gene Pressman, was the co-main executive officer of Barneys New York, a luxurious office shop model that declared individual bankruptcy in 2019.
Far more than 100 designers are represented at the boutique, like Dolce and Gabbana, Oscar De La Renta, Anita Ko, and Golden Goose.
Frequently, consumers are shocked by the array of makes Marissa carries, but the boutique’s support extends further than clothing, Jay Hartington explained.
With an appointment, customers can work a single-on-one particular with a stylist to edit their wardrobe.
“At the end of the day, we are not providing a costume or footwear,” he said. “We are actually styling and educating, and allowing the clientele make the conclusions. It is our purpose to pair those people 10 or 20 attire with people in thoughts.”
The 10,000-sq.-foot storefront in the Third Street South purchasing district of Previous Naples presents a choice of men’s apparel, but for now, the Palm Seaside retail outlet carries only a collection of men’s add-ons.
All stock is available on the net, and regional purchasers receive very same-day support, even if they stay on reverse coasts, Jay Hartington stated.
Following the opening week in Palm Seashore, he plans to split his time involving the two spots.
John and Amy Quinn, Naples citizens and regulars of Marissa Collections, came to Palm Beach for the boutique’s grand opening.
Amy Quinn stated the essence of Marissa has carried in excess of, but with a twist.
“Naples is a tiny bit much more old school simply because it is been there for so very long. This is like a modernized variation,” she reported. “I think of Marissa. Jay is like the next technology of Marissa. It’s his spin on it.”
“Marissa has this kind of an eye for element,” reported Barbara Yurkl, the general manager of the Palm Beach shop.
“I experience like the Royal (Poinciana Plaza) would like fashion, and they are wanting for that very hot product,” she claimed. “I just experience like (Marissa Collections) has all of that.”
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