A Rhode Islander Returns to Open a New Boutique in Wayland Square

A Rhode Islander Returns to Open a New Boutique in Wayland Square

There's a new women's clothing store coming to Wayland Square in Providence.

"Silverline," located at 467 Angell Street - where F. Bianco used to be - is slated to open in the coming days.

According to the shop, it features "a selection of ready-to-wear and gifts for women who favor detail, craft, and effortless style."

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This week, GoLocal spoke with owner Megan Pelson about her path to opening a new and remarkable store.

"I grew up in Rhode Island and was always drawn to creativity in all its forms—books, films, theater, art, fashion, and design. Naturally, when the time came, I pursued a career that allowed me to work creatively," said Pelson. "After several years working in the film and television industry across New York and Los Angeles, I found myself ready for a new chapter."

And that next step, was to come back to her home state.

 

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"Owning a store had long been a dream of mine, and when I left my job in LA, it felt like the right moment to pursue it," said Pelson. "I had the opportunity to learn the business under the guidance of Margaret Austin, who runs Outline, a beautiful women’s store in Brooklyn."

According to Silverline's website, its selection of clothing and gifts is highly curated - featuring such names as Auralee, Amomento, B Sides for fashion, and gift lines including Fritz Glass, Laetitia Rouget, and Florentine Kitchen Knives.

"This shop is, in many ways, the store I wish I had growing up in Rhode Island. It’s designed for women of all ages who value craftsmanship, beauty, and a more thoughtful approach to shopping," said Pelson. "We’ll carry a mix of emerging and established luxury designers from around the world—New York, Tokyo, Paris, Copenhagen—as well as a curated selection of gifts for everything from dinner parties to birthdays, or simply for treating yourself."

And for Pelson, she is all in on brick-and-mortar - and on the same block as Books on the Square, which she called "such a part of her childhood."

"Silverline won’t have a significant online presence, and that’s intentional," said Pelson. "I want the shop to be a place people can come into, spend time in, and create a memory—while finding something they’ll hold onto for years."

"I’m incredibly excited to bring something new and fresh to a city I love so much," she added.