Friday, March 14, 2014

Phashion of the Opera: Sophia Lustig Bridges Gap

The Toledo Opera Guild is actively seeking ways to bridge the gap between longtime lovers of opera and audiences new to the art form.

Sophia Lustig, a women's clothing shop in downtown Toledo, endeavors to do the same with generations of women appreciating unique, high-end fashion. The store opened Sophie's Sister, which carries trendy, current clothing lines that target younger and more modern women.

"Sophie's Sister kind of bridges that gap," said Meredith Sherman, owner of Sophia Lustig.

Sherman continues to carry two torches set aflame by the namesake founder: one for exquisite fashion and one for supporting the arts in Toledo.

Sophia F. Lustig was "a Toledo dowager active in various civic ventures and the arts," according to an article in The Blade newspaper chronicling the shop's history since its 1937 opening.

Not only will Sophia Lustig make sure a customer has a gown that no one else would be wearing at the opera, it will help make sure there is an opera where she can wear that gown.

"For us it is giving back to the community ... however we can help and do our part," Sherman said.

Sophia Lustig recently participated with other downtown boutiques in the Chicks for Charity event, which aims to inspire women to fulfill their philanthropic potential through donations of time, talent and money, according to its website.

Sherman said Sophia Lustig will be having a trunk show the week of Phashion of the Opera with a line from Marissa Baratelli, which carries Thai silk gowns and suit separates. "We'll be able to highlight those on the runway," she said of the opera guild event.

Models also will feature outfits from Sophie's Sister, one sporting a casual daytime look and another wearing a flirty fun outfit, Sherman said.

Sophia Lustig's website is undergoing some development, but you can follow it on Facebook here. Visit Sophie's Sister online here.

Phashion of the Opera is slated for April 3. Check here for details.

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