Victoria Marie’s Boutique brings unique fashions to Broadview Heights

by Emily Canning-Dean

Vicky Perrino has always had an eye for fashion. Before opening her business, Victoria Marie’s Boutique, located at 10474 Broadview Rd., Suite 100, Perrino traveled to Chicago and spent time at shows where she could meet with designers and see clothing and accessories in person so she could decide what would be the best fit for her shop.

“It was better to be able to actually see and touch and feel the pieces instead of just ordering them on a computer,” Perrino said.

Victoria Marie’s Boutique carries a variety of lines of women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories from New York, Los Angeles, Canada and Europe, including Kendra Scott, Liverpool, Candier, Lysse and Vintage Havana.

“They are all unique which gives you a variety,” she said. “But I also look at quality. I want to have items that will last longer for my customers. And the items all intermix so you don’t have to stay with one specific designer.”

Perrino said she has been happy with the reception she has received since opening the shop May 30.

“I’ve received a lot of great feedback and we get customers from Broadview Heights, Brecksville, Richfield, Hinckley,” she said. “It has been great.”

Perrino had a grand opening June 8 and said she is coordinating with the city to do a ribbon cutting later in the summer.

While the shop opened in May, Perrino said she started preparing to open the business at the beginning of the year.

“My grandkids are in school full time now, so this just seemed like the perfect time,” said Perrino.

As a Broadview Heights resident, Perrino said she knew she wanted to open the business in her hometown, especially since she knew her boutique could offer fashions women wouldn’t find nearby. She said she and her husband were driving past the space on Broadview Road that used to be Petros Home Design Center and she saw the space was available.

“My husband said ‘Why don’t you go in and see if they will rent it to you,’” she said. “So I did and the landlord said yes.”

Perrino said preparing the space was a family affair with help from her husband, her daughter, Christie Martin, who helps here out in the store, her son-in-law and her two granddaughters, who the store is named after.

“Victoria and Marie are actually the middle names of my granddaughters,” she said. “It was a lot of days and nights in here getting ready, but it was a lot of fun.”

Perrino said new items will be available in the store every two weeks. Customers can check out the shop on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The shop’s website, victoriamariesboutique.com, will be available later this summer and customers will have the option to order items online. Gift certificates are also available.

While the store carries styles from a variety of different places, Perrino said customers can also expect a local flair including items like candles from Ohio and customers Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools spirit wear.

Victoria Marie’s Boutique is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ∞

Photo: Vicky Perrino opened Victoria Marie’s Boutique May 30. Photo submitted.