Looks like Kiwi, the Seventh Avenue dress shop, is set to re-open in its new space today or tomorrow. I saw the Kiwi ladies pushing a clothing rack up Seventh Avenue from their old shop on Seventh near Berkeley to their new space where Soundtrack used to be (on Seventh Avenue between Carroll and President).

The opening of a new shop on Seventh Avenue is such a big deal. Especially if it’s not a real estate firm. The windows are always covered with brown paper to enhance the suspense.

Ooooh. What kind of store is this going to be? What’s it going to look like?  Ooooh.

Seventh Avenue is our urban theater. We all walk up and down that street so often, it’s like being tuned to the same channel and there’s a new show.

Oooooh.

Word has it that Kiwi is spending upwards of $8000 per month on rent. That’s a lot of moola. They are a popular store and they’ve already moved from a side street to the main drag. This move could be the tipping point for them. I hope they don’t have to raise their already heady prices.

Everyone I knows likes their clothing especially their corderoy pants and sweaters. They’re local designers and entrepreneurs so we’re happy about that. My one complaint, they’re a little pushy when you walk in. I like to shop very quietly with very little interaction (I am very self conscious when I shop).

One friend said they always say that whatever she tries on looks FANTASTIC. But knowing her, it probably does look FANTASTIC.

Whatever. Shop and support local talent. Good luck Kiwi ladies in your new digs.