Chiaroscuro's fresh retail perspective; Judy Aldridge's Dallas store reflects an offbeat fashion outlook. (Dallas supplement) (company profile)

From: WWD | Date: May 16, 1989| Author: McFarland, Kathy | Copyright information

Chiaroscuro's Fresh Retail Perspective

Judy Aldridge's Dallas store reflects an offbeat fashion outlook.

DALLAS -- In a town where people take themselves and fashion very seriously, Chiaroscuro is proving that customers just want to have fun. Owner Judy Aldridge is going after the woman who likes to be surprised by fashion.

The year-old specialty store is on Elm Street, in the hip Deep Ellum area. With its exposed brick walls, multicolor painted...

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