Marlborough’s independent ladies fashion boutique Luna is defying the economic downturn and the slew of recent shop closures to open a second Wiltshire store in Hungerford.
Owner Carrie Mainwaring, who opened her first shop on King’s Street in Marlborough in mid-November, has been delighted with the response from locals and is excited about the new Hungerford launch. “I really wasn’t sure how Luna would be received in Marlborough but I recognised that there was a gap in the market for an independent, mid-range fashion and accessories store. Although I have a keen interest in fashion this was my first foray into retailing and let’s face it a lot of people would say it wasn’t a great time economically to take the risk of starting up a new venture. However I have been overwhelmed by the support I have received, both from customers and from other shop owners in the town and I’m hoping the Hungerford store will be as equally well received.”
“I want Luna to be somewhere that offers a fun retail experience with items that won’t break the bank but are stylish, seasonal and maybe slightly more ‘edgy’ to wear.” continues Carrie. “Most of the pieces are around the £25 to £50 price mark although we do have a couple of more luxury items such as a gillet which is £180. The handbags have proved to be really popular in the Marlborough store so it will be interesting to see what takes off in the Hungerford shop.”
The Luna Hungerford Store, at 115 High Street, opened on Saturday, March 17 – and customers were invited to enjoy a glass of bubbly while they looked around.
Luna opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm
