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about mainstream clothier:
Mainstream Clothier will reach its 20 year mark in 2011. Laura Scarfo founded Mainstream in 1991; her versatility and hard work are the keys to making Mainstream a popular shopping destination.
Says owner Laura Scarfo; “fashion should be fun and not intimidating”. I felt there was a niche that needed to be filled in Downtown Oakville. Women 35-55 were looking for fun, sexy fashions and someone who could put it together creatively for her body and her busy lifestyle. We train and certify our Mainstream style consultants to fill this need with our clients”.
 Having been raised in Oakville, Laura is no stranger to the Oakville fashion scene. Her parents, Dominic Scarfo and Shirley Jane Scarfo have owned boutiques and hair salons for over thirty years in Oakville. Sadly Laura’s mother Shirley Jane passed away from breast cancer in 2004, which is why Laura is a supporter of the Canadian Cancer society amongst other charities such as the Hamilton and Burlington SPCA and the Oakville and District Humane Society.
Mainstream is known for it’s outstanding level of customer service. It can offer personal shopping service, wardrobe consultation and planning, alterations, delivery and even after-hours shopping complete with all the finishing touches like gift-wrapping.
Each team member we hire must go through a 3-6 month Mainstream Style Consultation training program. Upon completion they receive a Style consultant certificate. This ensures the staff are knowledgable on how to dress our clients for their body type and their lifestyle. As we know our clients have very busy lives and come to us knowing we will dress them.
Our motto is "Don't Be Shy, We'll Dress You"
Mainstream stores are about lifestyle, where clients will find fashion for all their needs. This includes casual wear, dresses, eveningwear, coats, suits, shoes, boots, purses and accessories. The Mainstream clientele is a multi-faceted woman who needs a wardrobe that will reflect her lifestyle and personal sense of self.
Laura personally travels around the world to purchase fashions for Mainstream. “It’s about the style. There are some great designers we have found. They might be in L.A. and they might be in Spain or Italy or wherever. We shop for the style and quality our customers love.”
mainstream mission statement:
Mainstream is dedicated to uncompromising standards of fashion excellence in products & service.
charities:
Laura-Lynn believes in giving back to the community. At the present time we are dedicated to The Halton Women’s Centre, The Oakville Trafalgar Hospital, World Vision, Hamilton/Burlington SPCA, The Oakville Humane Society, and The Canadian Cancer Society.
Donations and merchandise are also given to organizations to help raise money to assist with other worthwhile causes.
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