FASHIONS for the ages will bring new life to the historic main corner of Inglewood from Saturday.
Carlie’s Clothing and Accessories opens in the former historic Porter building on the corner and Brooke and Verdon Streets.
“Latest fashions and footwear in a historic Inglewood building transformed with a purpose shop fit-out making our new home for Loddon fashion,” said owner Charlie Woodman.
There’s irony and fate in Charlie’s move south down the Calder Highway and creation of a new destination for Loddon residents and visitors who flock to the town at weekends and during holiday periods.
“For years I had travelled past the shop, sitting empty, thinking it would be a grand location for the store. It was only when having a chat with Pauline and Jerry Wellman after the purchased the historic buildings, that the dream started to materialise.”
For more than a decade, Charlie has been bringing latest fashions to the fore, creating unique Australiana-theme giftware and contemporary jewellery.
Carlie’s Clothing and Accessories started as a pop-up stall at major markets and events and a shop front in Kyneton before Charlie and wife Carol made the move north. Carol returned to teaching and accepted an appointment at Wedderburn College, Charlie opened his shop there.
Charlie says the move to Inglewood meant that for the first time he had premises able to adapted for the display of quality lines in fashion, footwear and a separate “more Bohemian section”.
“Our clothing and footwear range sees people travel from far and wide,” he said.
“A couple of years ago, one of our customers purchased footwear that she tells us has become a walking talking conversational promotion for Carlie’s great range.
“People travel up the Calder Highway to check out our latest stock of fashion – dresses, skirts, cardigans and knitwear, tops hats and scarves, and of course the shoes and boots and quality handbags
“They love the unique and special range of rings, pendants and earrings that bring a contemporary touch to the wardrobe.”
The giftware lines stocked at 66 Brooke Street Inglewood by Carlie’s Clothing and Accessories is unique and inspiration – additions include light-up canvases, bamboo wind chimes leather tarot card bags, crystal pyramids and there are the specially designed wind spinners designed by Charlie of Australiana and farm animals.
Charlie’s new store has an expansive range of quality Cabello footwear.
“Customers keep coming back and saying they’re the most comfortable shoes they’ve ever put on their feet,” Charlie said.
“When customers seek ladies’ shoes that strike the perfect balance between much needed comfort and much loved style, you can trust Cabello shoes to truly deliver on both fronts.
“Cabello is the trusted name for high quality, orthotic-friendly ladies comfort shoes that never compromise on style.
With a comprehensive range of women’s shoes, everything from boots to heels, and flats to sandals, our customers can enjoy true Cabello comfort.
“And the range that spans summer and winter seasons, that blend of comfort and style will last all year round.”
Charlie says he is excited for the next chapter in the life of Carlie Clothing and Accessories.
“I think our store will help with bring more people to visit historic Inglewood and add to the experience of finding that something special, something different when they spend even more time wandering historic Brooke Street,” he said.
“We look forward to welcoming customers to our new store in Inglewood.”
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