Tammy Gunn moved from Melbourne to the area and noticed a gap in the local fashion market while working casually in Echuca.
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She observed that women were frequently driving to Melbourne or shopping online for special occasions.
“From my own experience, there seemed to be a handful of high-end boutiques in the area, lots of majors (chain stores), and quite a few of them are geared towards the younger market,” Mrs Gunn said.
“Where were the women my age and older shopping for their clothing?”
This observation led to the creation of Mara + Stone.
The name reflects Mrs Gunn's Maltese heritage, with 'mara' meaning 'woman' in Maltese, and ‘stone’ symbolising strong women.
“We are a team of very experienced fashion retailers who go above and beyond the normal standard of customer service expectations,” Mrs Gunn said.
“From greeting every customer in-store to styling for an occasion or to refresh your wardrobe, we offer it all.”
Rebecca Keating-Murrell is wearing the latest style in soft, light weight stretch 3/4 barrel jeans. Complimented perfectly for trans-seasonal weather with a linen jacket and stretch-cotton singlet.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The store stocks everything from jeans and casual coordinates to formal after-five wear.
“I love how a nice outfit makes you feel,” Mrs Gunn said.
“What we do from the get-go is to assess your body type and colour scheme without you even realising, so by the time you make it to the fitting rooms, we're helping you to make great outfit choices.”
Here is a sample of the summer range, available now in store at Mara + Stone at 127 Hare St, Echuca, open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.
Rebecca Keating-Murrell is wearing a tailored cream and chocolate short set. Not too short and so comfortable in a lyocel fabric.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Rebecca Keating-Murrell is wearing a dusty pink stretch sequin formal dress. Great length and available up to a size 20. A great range of after-five dresses on offer in store.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Rebecca Keating-Murrell is wearing orange floral dress with lace detail, princess cut and fully lined. Dress it up with heels, wedges or play it casual by teaming a denim jacket and white runners.
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JORDAN TOWNROW