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Local boutique Stef-n-Ty expands to the North End
March 3, 2017·By BLAC Editorial
The custom hatmaker plans to also offer coffee and sewing classes
March 3, 2017
tef-n-Ty, an eastside Detroit boutique known for their hats and ladies’ wear, announced it is moving and expanding operations to the North End neighborhood.
Currently located at The Collective near Indian Village, Stef-n-Ty is owned and operated by married duo Stephanie and Tyrone Dickey.
In addition to bringing their regular clothing, accessories and Stef-n-Ty comic books, and they will also be opening an adjacent coffee shop. An upstairs production space will also serve as space for sewing classes.
Stef-n-Ty will be joining fellow black-owned boutique Zarkpa’s, which moved to the North End in 2016. The shop is scheduled to open in April. Check out their Facebook page for the latest on their progress.
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