New Great Barrington Shop Has Contemporary Styling

09:12AM / Thursday, November 12, 2009

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Germain, a new contemporary home and clothing shop, is hosting an opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 3 to 7.

Offering a multifaceted retail environment, Germain features antiques, furniture, glassware, fashion and art from three local entrepreneurs: Metropolitain owner Elena Letteron, fashion designer and Martin Clothes creator Anne Johnston Albert and artist Julia Baier.

One-of-a-kind items from other regional artists and designers add to the stylish mix. The shop opened in early October with what Rural Intelligence described as a "rural zen aesthetic."
 
The three retail partners are donating a percentage of sales from the opening day to Community Access to the Arts, a Great Barrington organization that nurtures and celebrates the creativity of people with disabilities through shared experiences in the visual and performing arts.  
 
Germain is located at 635 Main St., behind Metropolitan. Hours are Friday and Saturday 11 to 5, and Sunday 11 to 4. For more information, call 413-644-8868 or visit www.germain-store.com.