Our much-anticipated August Style Issue is out today! Make sure to stop by around the West Chester area and grab a copy! This month, we spotlight 16 different shops, from boutiques, to eyewear, to accessories in our Look Book photo shoots! We also highlight our Local Talent, Frank Gruber from Avanté Spa and Salon; our Owner of the Month, Eddie Smith from Asphalt Paving Group; and our Bartender of the Month, Bri Bradshaw from Righteous Tap House.
2017 West Chester Look Book:
Know what’s in style this month as we begin to transition towards autumn. 
Thanks to our participating boutiques and stores!
- Artistic Eyewear
- Blink
- Christine’s Upscale Resale
- The G. Spot Thrift Boutique
- Giunta Furniture
- H. Rose
- Jane Chalfant
- Kaly
- Mainline Men’s Custom Clothiers
- Malena’s
- May 23
- Moonflower
- Phineas Gage
- Sterling Optical
- Tesoro
- Tish Boutique
Local Talent:
Frank Gruber started off as a stylist, and he’s built his business, Avanté from one location 38 years ago into the three full-service locations he owns today.
“I like the name ‘Avanté.’ It means ‘advanced’ and we used the French spelling. I’m very passionate about being a salon owner. I like to see people grow and develop.”
Owner of the Month: 
Discussing building a business, one personal relationship at a time, with Eddie Smith of Asphalt Paving Group.
“Everybody has a story. That’s what I love — hearing how I know them through somebody. What I love about this town is how West Chester is connected to everybody.”
Bartender of the Month:
We chat with Bri Bradshaw, one of this month’s models and a bartender at Righteous Tap House, about why she loves her job.
“It’s a fun place to be. You meet some really awesome people that you wouldn’t meet in other settings. It’s fun to be that destination place where someone who comes after work — they’re ready to relax. It’s a fun environment to be in.”
Check out our Style Issue online! For information on how you can be involved with our upcoming September Food Issue, contact Nick at nick@thewcpress.com.
