An iconic bridal boutique in Birmingham is celebrating a milestone. Roma Sposa Bridal Atelier, located at 708 N. Old Woodward Avenue, was founded three decades ago by Anna Castaldi. Inspired by her upbringing in Rome, Castaldi brought a distinctive European sensibility and refined fashion expertise to the metro Detroit area. She quickly became known for her passion and her unique ability to reveal each bride’s inner radiance and personality through the perfect gown. Roma Spos

Fashion label rag & bone long represented in Michigan by retailers such as Saks and Neiman Marcus has opened its first standalone Michigan store in downtown Birmingham at 110 S. Old Woodward Avenue. Founded in New York in 2002 by Marcus Wainwright and Nathan Bogle , rag & bone is a premium fashion brand known for combining British heritage with modern, New York-inspired, urban design. The brand specializes in high-quality denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories for men

Papa Joe’s sold its Birmingham location at 34244 Woodward Avenue to Market Square in January 2026. Since then, renovations have been underway as the new owners begin transforming the space. Market Square, owned by the Karmo family since 1988, operates additional locations in West Bloomfield and on Southfield Road in Birmingham, as well as Market Fresh in Beverly Hills. Store Director Danny Elia recently outlined several of the updates planned for the newly acquired store.

Lost and Found Vintage , a longtime destination for vintage fashion enthusiasts, is relocating from Royal Oak to Birmingham after 24 years in business. Founded and owned by Tommy Dorr , the shop has built a reputation as a leading authority on vintage clothing in Southeast Michigan. Its collection spans men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry, and accessories dating from the early 1900s through the 1990s. The new location at 574 N. Old Woodward Avenue — formerly home to My House o

Back in July 2025, Meghan Shaw , founder of Detroit’s popular vegan eatery Street Beet , announced plans to expand to Birmingham with a walk-up location at 233 N. Old Woodward Avenue. The concept called for a quick-service operation tucked behind a new bodega-style market, with alley access and a focus on lunch, snacks, and late-night bites. In the months that followed, “Street Beet Coming Soon” signage appeared in the storefront windows. Recently, however, those storefront s

Erik Miller , owner of UnTied in Birmingham, has announced the store’s closure. The store, which offered curated men’s fashion, operated for six years at 223 S. Old Woodward Avenue. “Six years ago, UnTied was just a dream and a name on a storefront. Today, as I prepare to lock the door for the final time, it feels like I’m saying goodbye to a piece of myself. We’ve spent over half a decade focusing on the ‘casual’ side of life, but there is nothing casual about how much this

After more than 29 years in business, it was announced by owner Steve Coval that the Birmingham luxury linen store Cristions , 205 N. Old Woodward Avenue, will be closing it doors in the coming weeks. Coval said that his decision was reached after “deep reflection and even deeper gratitude for the community that has supported us for nearly three decades.” Coval added that “Over the years, we have had the privilege of providing comfort to tens of thousands of metro Detroiters

Everliv Health is a functional medicine and longevity clinic offering personalized, root-cause care for weight loss, hormones, gut health, energy, and prevention. The practice is set to open in April at 300 E. Maple Road, Suite #340, Birmingham. Dr. Nora Toma is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and the founder of Everliv Health. With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, Toma blends traditional medical science with advanced functional, hormonal, and regenera

With the recent expansion of Plum Market at 3675 W. Maple Road in Bloomfield Township, shoppers now have access to an added convenience: The Village Pharmacy at the Marke t. Led by pharmacist Dorothy Caramagno , the new location delivers comprehensive pharmacy services combined with the ease of one-stop shopping. The Village Pharmacy at the Market provides fast prescription transfers, immunizations and health screenings, point-of-care testing, and a curated selection of ret

Winners of the annual Student Rug Design Competition at the College for Creative Studies (CCS), in collaboration with Hagopian World of Rugs, have been announced. Each year CCS invites students to participate in the competition to earn scholarships and add to their portfolio. The winning design is made into a rug and displayed at the annual student exhibition in May where an awards ceremony is held by Hagopian for students and staff. In February Hagopian family members, CCS s