Banyan Tree

The third location of a local boutique! Being a newcomer to the Cleveland scene, I can’t compare it to the other two, but suffice it to say that I like what I see so far. If only I weren’t on the grad school budget.
Banyan Tree has a cozy ambiance, with lots of warm, earthy hues. Soft leather, cashmere, cotton, and wool seem to dominate the current batch of women’s clothing, and I made several stops during my Brownian motion through the small store. You could definitely shop for a whole outfit here, hats, shoes, earrings, and all. But definitely at a price!
A tiny wall near the front of the store is dedicated to the fashion forward baby — so I guess you could kill two birds with one stone if you’re so inclined. Other gifts and Cleveland-​themed knick-​knacks similar to what you’d find at Urban Outfitters (but less risqué) were also on display. And they have a variety of cards for all occasions!
The two ladies on duty at the time were very friendly and only slightly hover-​y since I was the only customer inside at the time. The two fitting rooms were very nice, with tilted floor to ceiling mirrors and separated from prying eyes by maroon curtains. Not the best coverage, but the spaciousness and cleanliness pretty much make up for it.
The quality seems up to snuff but remains to be validated after the test of time, and hopefully they’ll be introducing sales over time so I’m not forced to spend $ 30 on a (albeit cute) hat or $ 50 for a sweater.