The July 14 Sunday S.F. Comicle's Style section gave us some press we do want as opposed to some we don't want. The stylistas at the Chron highlighted 100 "Top Shops" and included our very own Morning Glory in their Hall of Fame noting
For more than 40 years, Morning Glory's haute boheme aesthetic has owed much to the hippie era when it was opened by sisters Maureen and Paulette Monroe with an emphasis on street-influenced styles. Nanette Lapore, L.A.M.B., Ivan Grundahl, Frau Brau and Free People are among the brands featured, along with accessories by local designers.
The Chron also saw fit to call out Les Deux Copines in the Peninsula section reminding readers
The name means "the two girlfriends," and fittingly, this 10-year-old Burlingame boutique carries French and European brands like Sonia Rykiel and Vanessa Bruno amont American favorites, including Genetic Denim and Opening Ceremony in this small but chic outpost.
Kudos to both shops for making the cut and let's hope both survive along with all their neighboring merchants as the Ave gets a full face-lift. Update: Hall of Famers deserve a photo
Bellissimo, ladies!
Posted by: anne | July 15, 2013 at 09:26 PM
Morning Glory is my all-time favorite place to shop. One of the few indies that has made it through all the ups and downs of Burlingame Avenue, there is something wonderful for every price range in this store. If you think I'm joking, just look at the sales racks-- better still, check out the sidewalk sales. I have 25 years or so of Morning Glory garments in my closet, and my daughter has inherited some. They still look good and timeless, and always well made.
Posted by: jennifer | July 18, 2013 at 09:15 AM
Aren't they closed now for good?
Posted by: Edie Marhceson | July 28, 2013 at 04:26 PM
Maybe you mean Potpourri (?) they've moved to Broadway. Morning Glory is still going strong.....
Posted by: jennifer | July 28, 2013 at 05:00 PM
Morning Glory is still going strong, but it was not opened by the Monroes. It was PURCHASED by the Monroes in 1972 after being founded by Shelley Hatch in 1967. It was full of clothes and ready to go when they bought it after graduating from high school.
Posted by: Lisa Krieger | August 02, 2013 at 06:36 PM
You sound like you know what you are talking about.
Posted by: Hillsider | August 02, 2013 at 07:08 PM
Ah, very interesting, Lisa. Thanks for the clarification.
Posted by: jennifer | August 02, 2013 at 07:52 PM
It does anger me that they don't ever recognize my sister for starting it. My brother-in-law named it and my sister started it in 1967. My sister was 21 when it opened. It was an instant success.
Posted by: Lisa Krieger | August 07, 2013 at 12:51 AM
If you don't mind me asking, what did your sister Shelley do after she sold the store. Did she continue to be involved in retail clothing, or do something completely different?
Posted by: jennifer | August 07, 2013 at 10:37 PM
The Morning Glory of Shelley Hatch's time was an amazing store, with clothes that were quite affordable, unlike the newer Morning Glory, which has clothes affordable to few. Didn't your mom work in the store as well, Lisa?
Posted by: alittlebird | August 08, 2013 at 10:24 AM
My sister moved to Santa Cruz in 1972 and opened a popular restaurant on the Pacific Garden Mall in the ID building. It was The Ice Cream Bank. Really good food!
Yes-my mother (with red hair) worked at the store too. When my father was dying of cancer in 1967, he set it up so that my sister could open the store and we would all have a place to go to place our focus. My mother showed up for work there the day after he died. It was a great distraction.
Posted by: Lisa Krieger | August 17, 2013 at 01:01 AM
What a great family story. Thanks for sharing. Hope all remains well with you and your sister.
Posted by: alittlenird | August 17, 2013 at 10:58 AM