Chorley started selling vintage clothing with pop-up sales at sorority suites and fraternity houses last year. When the opportunity to rent a brick and mortar store came up, he jumped, signing a lease in July and getting the keys to the storefront Aug. 1.
“We’ve been working 15-hour days every day,” Chorley said ahead of the opening.
The storefront used to be home to Future Great Comics, which closed its Oxford location in January. Chorley said he and Stewart have been working to repaint the walls, add their own fixtures and make the space a better fit for their business.
Flow State sources its clothing from all around Greater Cincinnati. The prices vary depending on the rarity of pieces, Chorley said, but they aim to carry something for everyone. The store carries men’s and women’s clothing, as well as pieces like crewnecks which work for all people.
Other stores such as Goodwill and Thread Up Oxford sell used clothing to the community, but Chorley said Flow State will offer a more curated collection of items.
Chorley said the target demographic for the business is Miami students, but he plans to keep the store operational during J-Term and the summer, as well. Stewart is not currently in college and is able to work full-time, while Chorley is balancing his coursework at Miami with running the business.
“It’s what I like doing, and I just thought it was a great opportunity,” Chorley said. “It does make going to school a lot harder, but I enjoy it, so it’s really not like I’m struggling through work.”
This article was originally published by the Oxford Free Press, a content partner of the Journal-News. See it online at oxfreepress.com.
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Flow State owners are working on finalizing regular business hours and will post them on the store’s Instagram page, @flowstatevintage.
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