BOUTIQUE attendant Letitia Yates' first customer was a Ballarat parliamentarian.
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A little nervous, Ms Yates must have helped well - Wendouree MP Juliana Addison said she would be back to shop some more.
High-end fashion boutique NancyMac made its highly anticipated opening on Monday to customers waiting on the Doveton Street footpath. Ms Yates said work was pretty steady the whole day.
The pop-up shop, run by McCallum Disability Services, showcases pre-loved items on behalf of the seller. NancyMac, named after the wife of McCallum's founder, is a not-for-profit venture allowing members of the school leavers employment supports program a chance to work in a supported retail environment.
The project sourced about 700 clothing items for the four-week boutique.
McCallum clients fitted out the store and painted it for a posh interior. They are also responsible for moving stock, including refreshing the window models, and all have undertaken retail training to help shoppers.
McCallum business development manager Matt Vallance said the concept for the pop-up shop was developed as a way to tap into the high-end fashion market and increased social consciousness for sustainable fashion. They found social media marketplaces flooded with people trying to sell clothes and transformed this into a learning, work experience for clients.
NancyMac opened with a private shopping experience for two customers on Friday evening.
The boutique is open until Thursday, September 26.
More: nancymac.com.au
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