Laura Kathryn

Closet purging, wardrobe consultations, trip packing assistance, trunk shows, private parties — Laura Kathryn offers the Mountain Brook community more than just a 10-5 retail space. Owner Leslie Pittman said her store’s services target a variety of ages – from 20 to 65.

“We’re an established name,” Pittman said. “People know of Laura Kathryn. We’re able to get a little bit of everyone in here mainly because of our friends and family relationships.”

Laura Kathryn offers high-end apparel, jewelry, shoes and handbags from designers including Cordani, Tibi and Waverly Grey.

“My main premise is quality. It’s like eating at Whole Foods versus McDonald’s. You’re going to get what you pay for,” Pittman said.

Pittman carries the latest trends she knows women will want to wear.

“My biggest goal is to educate and inspire customers to be bold and confident in fashion,” she said.  

While shoppers are still thinking of winter, Pittman’s mind is on spring. She attended New York Fashion Week in September and is excited to bring Spring 2013’s trends to Mountain Brook.

“I want people to get outside of their box but feel comfortable, all while bringing trends to this community,” Pittman said.  

A Mountain Brook native, Pittman has been on a mission to deliver trends and fashion services to her community since she became the store’s manager and assistant buyer in 2006. In 2008 she purchased the business from mother and daughter Laura Vogtle and Kathryn Keith, who originally opened it as a shoe store located down Church Street in 1991.

Pittman welcomes area residents to book private parties where they can shop with friends and family in a personal and fun environment.  

To even further connect with her  customers, she started a Laura Kathryn blog called  “The Bottom Line” to showcase the newest fashions available in the store. The blog can be accessed through the store website.

 “Fashion is a state of mind. It’s art. It’s a way for people of express themselves. That’s what we offer to Mountain Brook,” Pittman said.