A conversation with Linda Dresner, Owner

• What makes your store unique?
  • The collections at Linda Dresner are chosen for their integrity, not for their labels. The decisions are made at the runway shows and the showroom buying appointments. Is the "item" beautiful, modern and wearable? The same concentration goes into a $40 t/shirt as something from a designer collection. Each client is an individual--a piece of art. We make choices for her and her needs. The store is also our "art gallery," so the experience at the store is a visual and emotional one.
• Define your customer.
  • Women who want clothes that are beautiful and timeless..
• What is the store's buying philosophy?
  • I buy what I like.

• What stable of designers do you carry?
  • I have carried Comme des Garcons and Yohji Yamamoto for 25 years..well known and new designers.
• What special services do you offer?
  • All of the above.
• What is a very popular item year in and year out?
  • Good hair.
• What do you give back to the community?
  • I support the arts and science in every way that I can.
• What should every woman over 50 own?
  • A great husband or partner that can drive at night. The term "age appropriate" does not exist for me. If the mirror says 'go for it,' then why not?

Sherrie Mathieson - post on 15:58 on 04/28/2010

Sherrie Mathieson-Style Consultant/author
"I shopped at Linda's store when it was at Park Ave. We met in the 70s (if she remembers Sherrie Sucher, Costume Designer/stylist ). I miss her store, it was unique. Sherrie www.sherriemathieson.com"
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