Welcome to Raygun!
One of the trendiest new stores in downtown Iowa City had just opened and my review gets into all the nitty-gritty, hipster-friendly details.
To set up your own show, simply talk to Brett, pick a day, and go in to display your art. In shows past, artists have invited all of their friends and family down to Raygun after hours to enjoy some snacks and beverages (alcoholic, if you so choose), while perusing the store and admiring the artwork--and the merchandise. Everyone wins!
And though Raygun is unique in a lot of ways, DePue says that Raygun still does have a lot in common with its surrounding retailers. After all, fashion trends are everywhere. “We try and complement the boutiques in Iowa City, but also nationally…We try and fill a niche of solid colors and prints as a way to compliment the more vintage-inspired stuff at Revival, White Rabbit, or Ragstock [local stores in downtown Iowa City].” When asked what’s in store for Raygun in the future, DePue says that opening a third store is not totally out of the picture. “Right now we're focusing on not only tightening our product line, but expanding on our strengths in store – so we're working on writing a book this year, rolling out more posters and prints, etc. We're also looking to expand the store in Des Moines [by] moving into a larger space, and later expand the Iowa City store. For a third store...the cities in the running are Omaha, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, Quad Cities, and Milwaukee.” Looks like Raygun is just getting started! Check out the merchandise in person Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm, or from the comfort of your living room any time at raygunsite.com. |
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