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New in Carytown: B-Sides Thrift Boutique

Posted by: jonny – Jun 04, 2010

B-Sides Thrift Boutique is the most recent installment to Carytown’s ever-evolving collection of fashion and retail shops. The store, which opened last week, boasts a variety of women’s and men’s apparel in a wide array of styles from vintage to modern with plenty in between.

Situated at the eastern edge of Carytown, right across from Capital Coffee and the Byrd Theatre, B-Sides is a cool, laid-back little shop with a casual, informal atmosphere, eclectic soundtrack, and sharp, always helpful staff. It’s a comfortable, easy-going with a good vibe. When you pay the store a visit, you might recognize mother-daughter owners Leslie and Claire Tuite (pronounced “chewt”) from their other enterprise, Robinson Street’s longtime standard restaurant and bar Helen’s. This most recent endeavor was a natural next step for the duo, who both have their own distinct fashion and design senses, and an appreciation for all things stylish.

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From flowery summer dresses, to jewelry, to jeans, to a killer selection of punk, hardcore, and graphic tees, as well as swim wear and formal wear, B-Sides has a little bit of something for everyone. The ladies of B-Sides offer store credit and cash for new items every day, as well as alterations on items in the store and any outside items. On top of all this, B-Sides, in partnership with Worthless Junk Records, offers a selection of new and used vinyl.

B-Sides is located at 2925 Cary, and Store hours are 11-7 Monday-Friday and 12-6 Saturday and Sunday, so go in and check out what is already looking to be a welcome addition to one of Richmond’s most unique shopping areas.

Photos by Jonny. Words by Jonny.