New ladies boutique opens in Chesterfield
Chatsworth Road’s Johnsons hardware store has been given a new lease of life with the opening of independent ladies clothing boutique Dotique.
Dotique, which is already trading online, will open its doors on the 4th November 2017 and offer a range of hand-picked, quality clothing and accessories for women from brands such as French Connection, Masai, Mos Mosh, Cream Clothing and A Postcard from Brighton.
Owner and former school teacher, Dorothy Robinson, is swapping classrooms for showrooms to bring European trends and beloved British brands to the shoppers of Chesterfield.
The new store, which is set over three floors, will also be home to Eleanor Rose, a local professional lingerie-fitting service, with plans to welcome further local businesses in the future.
Dorothy Robinson, Owner of Dotique, says:-
“I am thrilled to be opening Dotique on Chatsworth Road to add more vibrancy to this amazing town I’m lucky to call home. It’s such a dream come true to see the shop become a reality, a long-time ambition realised and I can’t wait for local residents to see it too.
“The boutique will provide women with stylish outfits from day to night wear from their favourite brands close to home. With the family link to the shop, we are keen to preserve its heritage but also give local residents and those further afield more fashion choices, bringing more business to Chesterfield.”
The shop, prior to being sold to Samuel Johnson in 1956, had been owned by the Robinson family for over 60 years and Dotique is keen to preserve the traditional character and charm by retaining a number of authentic features including the iconic outdoor canopy and the original front door.
