Miss Demeanor

life and shipping delays have gotten in the way of october's j.walker offerings. luckily we have some really nice pieces in stock at west end, being uploaded to the website as i type. feel free to message or email me regarding sizing and styling questions 💕

hello 👋🏻 popping in for what's become a rare IG post to share a few updates:

those of you who live nearby the passyunk ave store may have noticed that this weekend we are officially passing the torch to .co . kristina worked with us at miss d cape may, attended fashion school in Philly, has her own jewellery line, and got her professional start at anthro. we are so happy to welcome her into our beloved old butcher shop, and excited to see her carve out her space on the ave. if you love our shop, you're sure to love hers too.

in march of 2020, the pandemic pushed us online, and with that push, many doors swung open. we have had our busiest year yet online and at west end (all thanks to Kate's work and eye), and not working full time in the shop has allowed me (Julia) to explore some professional and personal opportunities that I'd just never had the mental space to jump on.

After a whirlwind spring and summer, we've made a small online shop update, as well as important improvements to our sewing studio set-up. If you've been wanting to order a box top or dress, please get in touch to talk about fabric options and other customizations.

We miss the chats, but are so thankful for the ability to keep a piece of miss d online and in west end, while also pursuing other projects (like finally getting that bachelor's degree 😬📚🤓).

xoxo,
k+j

you guys, letting you choose your own fabrics is amazing! when stocking the shop i usually made at least 4 of each style, so i had to make choices based on the amount of fabric i had available or what i was sure would sell. collaborating with you means much less waste and more control for both of us. this 90s stripe box dress turned out so well, and i'm not sure i would have tried it in a traditional retail setting.

box tops on the cutting table today ✂️

when I became serious about sewing a little over five years ago, i knew it would be gratifying and allow me to offer something special for my customers- but i never realized that this skill would save my business in a global pandemic. being able to produce masks and garments in house has meant that i am not dependent upon a complex, distant supply chain. it also allows us to only produce what is currently selling- eliminating part of the guess work and risk inherent to retail.

i enhanced my skills through a series of courses at , but i am not the first in my family- not even the first Julia in my family- to sew for a living. In the early 1900s, my great great grandmother Giulia ran her sewing and trimming shop in Italy while her husband and older children scouted out new opportunities in south philadelphia.