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inspired dresses, particularly floral prints. Rompers and pantsuits are very popular as well, I think at least in part the reason for that is those make a good transition from pandemic loungewear to public attire.”

The boutique was voted Maui's Best Boutique for 15 years running by readers of the local readers of Maui Time Weekly, in part due to its eclectic mix. She attested that the shop keeps its clothing selection unique by “always looking for fun, wearable pieces. We look for clothes that can be worn here and work in the laidback island lifestyle, but you can dress them

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up, too. We also want clothes that can be worn on the mainland if you’re just here for a visit.” Foulkes-Taylor said the store has a “50/50 mix of visitors and locals. Some other stores in town have more visitors and get

“Loungewear was what everyone was buying for the last two years, but now people are needing denim again, jeans that fit well, as well as hats and sunglasses because everyone is wary of the sun. …The dresses we offer are very unique, and women like unique pieces, so that helps with sales. ..,T-shirts are on fire again, because good weather brings out T-shirt buyers among men.”

- Chris Fowler, Fowler’s Boutique, Encinitas, Calif., more pieces that are primarily suitable for the mainland entirely.”

When it comes to display, Foulkes-Taylor said, “We are very much into color stories, so we want a beautiful flow of color. We’ll often start out inspired by a print with different colors and move on from that. It’s important for us to have accessories that fit our color story as well.”

At Blush Boutique, located close to the water of Knik Anchorage, Owner Haley Lindow described her merchandise as casual contemporary. “Our most popular item is designer denim. We’ve been open 17 years this June, and we’ve always been known for that. We’ve carried the same brands for all those years that customers love.” Describing her customers as a mix of the loyal