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Adele Dallas Orr Pret a Porter Boutique: Interview with Adele

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Adele Dallas Orr designs her unique colorful fashion collection with classy and fabulous in mind.  Her boutique carries classy separates and fabulous fashion jewelry that reflect her love of color, exotic prints and silky textures. Her travels to South Africa, Europe and Asia have influenced the stylish clothes and designs that are fresh, uncomplicated and modern. The versatile pieces are accessorized with her exquisite jewelry that are made of fresh water pearls, and semi-precious stones. Adele’s stylish, timeless clothing and accessories have a European fair for women of all ages and are ideal for women in Chicago. The Adele Dallas Orr boutique invites women to redefine their own style by adding unique pieces that are comfortable and will make a definite statement.  Wearable art bracelets and necklaces, hand painted silk scarves and sequined cocktail purses are among the ready-to-wear glamorous fashions that are made in the USA.

The concept of starting with one piece and building a practical wardrobe is what Adele Dallas Orr is all about. “Sometimes the tiniest thing can make the biggest statement,” says Adele.  A wearable art silk skirt, scarf or jacket are examples of the stylish, but practical items that this European styled boutique offers while allowing women to go from the office to a dinner affair with ease and at an accessible price.  Adele’s collection has been sold in Cape Town, Johannesburg, London and now Chicago.

Adele says, “Just because we’re in a recession doesn’t mean a woman can’t be classy and fabulous! I’ll will make sure of that!” Let’s learn more about Adele…

What are your most popular products or services?
Our most popular products are our reversible silk jackets,our ruffle silk coats, wearable art silk skirts and scarves.  Our statement jewelry made of faceted black onyx and fresh water pearls are among the most popular pieces… I believe because they are classic timeless pieces.

People may be surprised to know…
Adele’s collection been featured at the London Pret a Porter fashion trade show and has been sold around the world in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Spain, London and now Chicago.

What or who inspired you to start your business?
My love of fashion and travel and the will to work for myself inspired me to open my business.  I also perceived a niche in the market to design elegant European styled clothes for women of all ages at an accessible price.

Who is your role model or mentor?
My role model is Coco Chanel who believed that women should be two things… «Classy and Fabulous» I always design with these wise words in mind.

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