Sarah Dunbar, owner of Pretty Penny Clothing Interview with Pre-Loved Podcast Season 9 episode 2
LISTEN TO EPISODE HERE:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GadghECpIj0W3vp2c1sDU?si=OyY3LtpLT9CIjb3kOSihVw
WE ARE MORE THAN A SHOP WE ARE A COMMUNITY
Our beautiful space. Our beautiful Friends. Our beautiful Community.
We love when people utilize our space for photo shoots, pop ups, community events and more. We believe in the power of community and mutual aid. Our friend Jo Portia Mayari an Erotic Intimacy & Leadership Coach. www.joportia.com came by with her friends and photographer Maria Calderon Art Photography www.mariacalderon.art They took some amazing photos and spent some time in the store. It's amazing when artists, business owners and communities come together and support one another.
Please reach out if you want to collaborate xo sarah
Sizing And Fittings
Whether you shop with us in store or online we are here to help you with your shopping experience. We offer free fittings in store Wednesday - Saturday 1-5 no appointment necessary. We provide you with free measuring tape and a size sheet. We will discuss preferences of fabric and fit. In the end you will walk away with the tools you need to make shopping an easier and more productive experience.
Activewear is for everyone... yes including you vintage loving people
We are hosting a pop up Saturday August 31st at our Berkeley Location. Activewear And Vintage? YES Long gone are the days when you could only like one style or be pushed into a niche.
We can like it ALL!!!
We love the idea of taking care of our bodies and having activewear that makes us feel our best and is size inclusive.
Incl.usiveinc is a small brand that prides itself on accessibility and diversity. "The beauty of everyone is what drives our activewear brand. We make products that honor the ordinary and the unique in all of us".
What are we doing these days ?
What are we doing these days?
We are preparing for the wind down from summer to fall. We have stopped buying summer items and are sprinkling in fall both in store and online. Cardigans, Pants, Heavier Blended Skirts, Tops And Jackets. Boots, Lace Up Shoes.
We are loving this spring weather
The weather in the Bay Area has been beautiful. With the new spring season we are switching out all the heavier items and replacing them with lighter weight new arrivals. We have been getting a lot of requests for wedding guest attire, birthday parties, graduations and travel. So we have been really busy buying and filling the shop both in store and online for your convenience. Silks, Cottons, Linen, Prints, Sets and More.....
In Store Vs. Online
We have both an online store and a brick and mortar shop. Both of these are full time jobs. You can shop in store Wednesday - Saturday 12-6 and shopping online is 24/7.
There are over 400 listed items for sale on our website and over 3000 items available in store. We choose the items for the website that are the most unique and have wow appeal. It is challenging for us to sell basics online like cotton t shirts or jeans and when we do we have to add high detail photos and style the items. It is an ebb and flow when it comes to finding what appeals to an online shopper vs in store. There is a lot of psychology that goes into shopping and decision making.
After 17 years in business our customers have grown into shoppers who look for high quality, unique and accessibly priced items. Anytime we have tried to deviate from this formula there is resistance. We started carrying new items we call our "curated collection" and had to ease our customers into the idea of branching out to new items. We showed customers how to mix modern with vintage and showed them how it could work and 10 years later it is still a wonderful union.
We have loyalty to the people who have helped us survive and grow our business. We give our customers what they want. You ask for it, we try to get it/find it. It is challenging to keep the inventory fresh and rotating daily but the excitement of seeing new items keeps the customer coming back often. We do have customers who refuse to shop online and we have customers who refuse to shop in store. So we have both. Customer service is the key to success and longevity to our business. We answer questions and share photos, tips and tricks on how to get an item that fits what you are looking for.
Thank you for shopping in store and online. We appreciate you.
photo Fryers Sunglasses as part of our curated collection. Available In Store And Online.
Shop Update
Shop Update we are now buying vintage by appointment. Please schedule your appointment online.