WESTPORT – Everyone seems to be welcome to SOPH.
The brand new boutique, positioned at 875 State Rd., affords clothes, equipment and novelty objects.
With an eye fixed towards inclusivity, SOPH affords a spread of clothes sizes from small to 3XL.
Based by Fall River resident Sophia Teves, SOPH goals to foster “an equal purchasing alternative for all,” a mission assertion states on the shop’s web site.
“Rising up with a bigger physique, it was at all times tougher for me to search out garments that weren’t solely fashionable, but in addition match properly,” Teves stated. The Herald Information. “I knew if I used to be going to open a boutique, I needed to do it the appropriate means and have a variety of sizes, however not the best way most shops show them.”
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At SOPH, all the garments are displayed collectively:
“No small, straight or outsized sections are allowed,” Teves stated. “At SOPH, all the garments are collectively with out particular dimension sections as a result of garments are garments, and it truly is that easy.”
Not all suppliers Teves sources from have a full dimension vary, “nonetheless, I make certain all sizes have equal buying alternatives at SOPH,” Teves stated.
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SOPH goes from on-line to bodily
Teves began with a web-based enterprise referred to as Sophia Teves Handmade.
The transfer to brick-and-mortar happened when the appropriate alternative introduced itself:
“My on-line enterprise was handmade clay jewellery, however I at all times needed to have a clothes retailer,” Teves stated. “I had completed college and wasn't positive the place I’d go subsequent, however a chance for a industrial house got here up and I made a decision to do it. Very spontaneous, however I’m very grateful to have executed it.”
Teves runs the enterprise with the assist of his circle.
“I run the enterprise myself,” Teves stated, “nonetheless, my family and friends at all times come to assist when wanted. I couldn't do it with out your fixed assist both.”
Modifications assist garments match higher and prospects really feel happier
She needs all SOPH prospects to really feel good within the garments they put on, so SOPH even affords alterations to ensure each match is ideal.
“I used to be beginning to hear quite a lot of 'if solely I have been taller' or 'I at all times have a gap in my denims,'” Teves stated. “The feedback prospects made about themselves as a result of one thing didn't essentially swimsuit them the best way they needed led me to consider how I may give SOPH prospects one of the best expertise.”
The alterations are carried out by Mekenzie Barbosa, a vogue graduate from Lasell College, and companies embody patches and mending, clothes changes, hemming, waist changes and sleeve shortening.
“Mekenzie and I’ve been buddies for a number of years and I really like [collaborating] with different proficient ladies within the space,” Teves stated. “I approached her and we determined to return collectively to ensure everybody has a useful resource to make these adjustments, proper within the retailer, and put an finish to these unfavourable feedback as a result of: garments are made to suit you; “You shouldn't have to alter your physique simply to get the outfit you need.”
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Prospects can at all times try the newest additions to SOPH – Teves tries to restock or herald new stock each week to week and a half.
SOPH's summer season hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from midday to eight pm; Friday from 11 a.m. to six p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 am to three pm SOPH is closed on Sundays, aside from occasions (Sundays at SOPH), and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Keep updated with SOPH on Instagram at www.instagram.com/shopsoph.ma.
“I hope everybody is aware of they’re welcome at SOPH, all shapes, sizes, colours, and so forth.,” Teves stated. “Vogue ought to be enjoyable and discovering your fashion ought to be a enjoyable expertise. Gone are the times whenever you couldn't purchase in shops.”
Herald Information/Taunton Each day Gazette editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes may be reached atkfontes@heraldnews.com. Help native journalism by buying a digital or print subscription to The Herald Information and Taunton Each day Gazette right this moment.