Chamber Member of the Week: Stephen Lawrence LTD
Brandy Hamilton opened Stephen Lawrence LTD – an upscale consignment boutique – in Wesleyan Park Plaza this past summer.
The original Stephen Lawrence location is still open in Lexington, where it has been a mainstay in for over 3 decades. Hamilton is the third owner of the store.
Unlike several thrift shops, the boutique only features designer and premier apparel — brands available range from Lilly Pulitzer and Gretchen Scott to Jude Connally and Jay Crew. The Owensboro location focuses on women’s clothing.
The Lexington community consistently crowns Stephen Lawrence LTD as their favorite men’s and women’s boutique. Hamilton hails from eastern Kentucky, while her husband Keith is from Owensboro. She’s excited to bring her fashion sense to the Owensboro community.
Coincidentally, the same store that houses Stephen Lawrence LTD is where Keith’s mother once had a shop called May’s Bootery.
“We curate everything to resemble a boutique, not a thrift shop, and we take pride in only sourcing quality brands no more than 2-3 years old,” Hamilton said. “We found an old picture of May’s Bootery and discovered we would be in the same place she was for much of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. It’s quite serendipitous.”
The store features clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry. Hamilton said they take more than 100 items weekly, often transporting items from the Lexington location to Owensboro.
“Our inventory is always changing because we take in so much,” she said. “Our store floor constantly changes with the seasons. We’re currently accepting spring clothing. There’s no appointment necessary; stop by.”
Currently, the store offers several cold-weather solutions, including Ann Klein wool jackets, sweaters, and more. They also still have a small collection of red tag items, which means 50% off.
During the first part of the year, Stephen Lawrence accepts spring items such as lightweight fabrics, long sleeves, and spring colors before migrating to summer fashions during early April. When October hits, they shift gears to winter items like wool, sweaters, suede, boots, and coats.
Hamilton said she’s blessed to have a quality staff at the Owensboro location. The boutique is located at 2684 Frederica Street and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
“Come and give us a try,” Hamilton said. “We’re happy to be a part of Owensboro and eager to offer a wide range of fashion needs to the community.”
By John Kirkpatrick The Owensboro Times