328 E. Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-353-4966
Hours: Mon. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun. Noon to 4 p.m.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Checks accepted: No
Gift certificates: Yes
Gift receipts: Yes
Return policy: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you have 10 days of the receipt for an exchange. The items must be returned in its original condition, unworn, tags attached, and with a receipt.
Price range: Average item $60; $30 to $150 range
Size range: Average sizes, many of which run small
Carry organic materials: Yes, including items fro LA Made, Alternative Apparel, and Trinity
Partner perch: No
Brands of note: BB Dakota, Miss Me, Soda Blu, Fluxus
Shop here for: Knits, knits, and more knits, affordable on-trend dresses and jackets, comfy duds that still look chic
If you’re sick to death of Target t-shirts that fray at the seams after a single season, or are looking to upgrade your casualwear from “college co-ed” to “chic sophisticate,” you’ve come to the right place. Illuminated by a cheeky chandelier, double-stacked racks of lush jersey knits from the likes of LAMade, Fluxus, Lux, and Alternative Apparel line the bright turquoise display wall of Parc Boutique, beckoning you with their sumptuous softness. Everything from basic tanks and tees to figure-forgiving dresses and sexy, low-cut tunics is on offer in the fabulous fabric. Just step around the vintage Vespa that is the shop’s centerpiece, and enter Knit Wonderland.
But if you’re not in the market for a new drapey wrap cardigan or long-sleeved burnout tee, nose around in the antique armoires toward the store’s front for trendy vests or darling dresses from Soda Blu and BB Dakota. Or flip through the covetable denim from Genetic and J. Brand toward the back. A tiny case next to the checkout area showcases handmade jewelry from local artisans, and a few lovely scarves hang gracefully from a rack near the entryway.
Knits may be this shop’s bread and butter, but it’s certainly got something to offer any savvy shopper seeking a quick and affordable fashion fix.