STYLE: Taking care of that two-piece treasure
Steve Arnold, owner of Classic Cleaners, explains proper suit maintenance.
Gabrielle Poshadlo
Articles
Downtown hotels beef up tech offerings to remain competitive
The new JW Marriott is one of the factors motivating other hotels to do multi-million-dollar updates.
STYLE: A behind-the-seams guide to Indianapolis tailors
Any sharp-dressed man will tell you a good tailor is worth his or her weight in gold—and often just as tough to find. What follows is a treasure map to guide you to some of the city’s best tailors.
Ultrasound broker finds stronger market overseas
Used parts are in demand as health care reform changes industry dynamic.
People have spoken on ideas for Monument Circle
A former Indianapolis resident who now lives in Philadelphia won the Monument Circle Idea Competition People’s Choice award, Indianapolis Downtown Inc. announced Tuesday.
STYLE: Local entrepreneur teaches upholstery staples
Shelly Leer had planned to start ModHomeEc on a small scale, but has found it tough to keep it there. She’s had to double class sizes from three students to six since January and has started offering three-day, out-of-town workshops in Chicago.
Circle Idea Competition finalists selected
Posters highlighting the top 12 proposals will be on display in Monument Circle storefronts until June 26 so members of the public can vote for their favorite. The ideas could be used by planners plotting the future of the downtown space.
DINING: Inspired sushi with a side of glow sticks
Fourth in our month-long series of reviews of newer ethnic eateries. This week, a trip to Sensu.
Slow economy grinds on long-time sausage maker Claus
Claus Muth has a proud heritage of making specialty meats, but now he faces circumstances that stand to threaten his south-side business: family-owned Claus’ German Sausages and Meats.
STYLE: New boutique sews up fine-fabrics market
The French Seam is not a craft store or a quilting store. It’s where one shops for the trappings of an evening gown or a killer suit.
Rethinking Monument Circle in Indianapolis
IBJ gathered advice from local and national experts about what should be done to improve the city’s most prominent public space and where Indianapolis should look for inspiration.
STYLE: Green your closet with consignment bargains
I like to picture my cast-off clothes in a nice shop like The Toggery.
Six faces behind Indianapolis business Twitter handles
Meet the people who tweet for Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, AAA, Butler University and other local businesses.
STYLE: A pair of local designers rack up retail space
While most local designers have thus far forgone the operating cost of a brick-and-mortar boutique, these opt for a tangible location
Ride along on a bike commute from Carmel to downtown Indy
IBJ reporter Gabrielle Poshadlo follows Don Jarrels on his daily jaunt downtown. Bonus video: A look inside Eli Lilly and Co.'s bike-to-work program.
STYLE: Every week is buy week for these personal shoppers
These personal shoppers posses not only a knack for dressing people, but a background to each qualify as an expert in looking good.
Indianapolis’ ‘well-designed’ flag flies below radar
The Indianapolis city flag turns 50 next year, but considering that urban design experts note the flag isn’t exactly plastered all over town, it’s probably a safe bet this is one golden birthday that won’t be much of a party.
Marketing entrepreneur’s career takes healthy turn
A rejuvenating massage and facial were the inspiration for Jennifer Rubenstein to found Simply Well LLC, a marketing business that launched the Simply Well Book in September. The book features offers from 46 locally owned salons, organic markets, yoga studios and similar businesses.
STYLE: Business isn’t ugly thanks to Xmas sweater designs
Judging by photos I’ve seen on Facebook, ugly-Christmas-sweater parties ’re all the rage, not to mention pretty hilarious. But to Jared Ingold of Varagen T-shirts, they’re all business.
STYLE: Non-sibling Sisters keeps companies in stitches
From their Noblesville house, a mother-and-daughter team try to change embroidery’s damaged image.