Wednesday, November 13, 2013

[Updated] After 18 years, Jill Anderson closing shop on East 9th Street



Several EVG readers passed along word that the Jill Anderson boutique at 331 E. Ninth St. is closing for good Sunday after 18 years in business. There isn't any reason given for the closure on the store's blog, which first announced the news.

So far, some 60 people have left comments about the closure on the Anderson store blog.

A little about Anderson via the store website:

Jill’s loyal clientele are hardworking, intelligent, and fashionable women who know they can rely on her clothes to feel their best no matter the season or occasion. They also believe in thinking globally by buying their finery locally, and supporting independent, woman-owned businesses!

Jill Anderson debuted her collection in 1989 in Athens, Greece, and six years later opened the Jill Anderson boutique at 331 E. Ninth Street in New York’s East Village. Her uniquely tailored designs have garnered praise from Elle, Marie Claire, Brazilian Vogue, The New York Times Magazine, Women’s Wear Daily, and more. In addition to managing a thriving business, Jill has collaborated on costume design with dance companies such as the Wally Cardona Quartet and the Philippa Kaye Dance Group.

Most recently, Jill Anderson designed and created the dress for writer/director Debra Granik, whose film Winter’s Bone was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Updated 10:13 a.m.

Serena Solomon at DNAinfo spoke with Anderson about the closing.

Anderson said a combination of bad luck, high rent and the day-to-day difficulties of running a business recently made her decide to close the shop.

"This was like the heart here — this beautiful store," said Anderson, in between hugging a stream of well-wishing customers who came into the store as much to see the designer as to buy her wares. "I loved making people happy. I loved to sew."

6 comments:

THE NOTORIOUS L.I.B.E.R.A.T.I.O.N. said...

So bummed to hear this! I have a few friends who worship at the altar of Jill. Her clothes are impeccably made. Best of luck.

9:05 am said...

Left them a comment on their blog asking as to why they're closing -- whether they were pushed out/ landlord increased the rent, a froyo, bar, or chain/bank will be taking over. My comment wasn't approved and didn't go through.

BT said...

Didn't she design one of Michelle Obama's Inaugural dresses? How can you not survive with an endorsement like that?

This is a BAD sign for the amazing stretch of shops that is 9th street.

If anyone has more info, please tell.

Anonymous said...

I hope Jill will try to place her clothing at Barneys and/or give another boro a try...

Anonymous said...

This is my block. Already lots of empty space. Sad...

EVQP said...

Jill's shop's building is a part of the vast evil Kushner empire expansion...