Darryl’s clothing boutique moved to Beacon years ago. Owned by Darryl and Ed, who ALBB publisher Katie declared to be her adopted grandma, Darryl’s dug into the Beacon community as best they could. They hosted artists on Second Saturday, and advertised with A Little Beacon Blog.

Seasoned stylists and shop owners, Darryl’s had established boutiques in New York City and in Rhinebeck before they opened their store in Beacon. Because of their advertising relationship with A Little Beacon Blog, Katie was in the store quite often to photograph clothing to feature in the weekend newsletter and Instagram. As is what happens with sustaining sponsors, Katie has a few statement pieces in her closet now from Darryl’s that she wore to a Beacon Historical Society fundraiser at the Roundhouse, and upgraded her bathing suite coverup game to Splashdown.

When A Little Beacon Blog asked why they were moving out, Ed stated that it was because of a rent increase that was too much, and that they could not sustain. Ed confirmed that they are keeping their stores in New York City and Rhinebeck.

The space already has a replacement: the tattoo artist and art gallery Distortion Society, which is currently located somewhat across the street in the old Riverwinds Gallery location. That location is about to go vacant for the moment because the owners of that property are finally building their building, after years of presentations to Beacon’s Planning and Zoning Boards.

Darryl’s was located near Blend on the west end of Main Street near the Hudson River and train station, which also just closed their location for juicier pastures Newburgh.