Kristina Richards Studio

Great clothing, labels, and prices. This place is a gem! Two locations (Newport /​East Greenwich). Love a place that let’s you look, especially a boutique, with no pressure. The owner is on site often and has a great selection of pieces. Great jewelry and accessories. Good selection of (Parker, Alice & Olivia, Rebecca Minkoff, Lovers & Friends). It’s small –but the inventory is fantastic. They also have a nice selections of bags and shoes. I’ve purchased a little bit of everything over the years and have been very happy!
I highly recommend this shop!

Kristina Richards Studio is one of Rhode Island’s best, splurge-​worthy shopping destinations. I’ve found some spectacular pieces at her Newport location. While it’s true that you need to have more than a few shekels saved in order to shop here, the beauty and quality of the items in store are well worth the occasional treat.
A couple of times a year – leading into the start of the city’s off-​season doldrums and again, in the dead of winter – the Newport store has a blowout sale that is not to be missed. At the most recent sale, I scored a breathtaking, embellished Milly sheath dress for 90% off retail. Had I found this stunner used at a consignment store, I would have paid more for it than I did brand new at Kristina Richards. The store is stocked with a laundry list of fantastic designers, including Parker, J Brand, Pour La Victoire, Sam Edelman, Alice + Olivia and Rebecca Minkoff.
The owner, Kristina, is very nice and easy to talk to, which is so refreshing given that owners of this type of store can often be cold, dismissive or just plain rude. Instead, she’s professional, down to earth and likeable. She’s got a highly visible social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, which makes it fun and easy to see when new inventory arrives. I am excited to check out the East Greenwich store sometime soon, as Kristina has just launched her own namesake clothing line that is now available at both of her store locations.
What’s more, Kristina has in the past offered to ship items that catch my attention to her East Greenwich store for greater convenience, as EG is half the drive time than it is from my home to Newport (the two locations stock different inventory, and so often the pieces I gravitate toward are based in her Newport location). It’s this kind of service coupled with an on-​trend, feminine-​yet-​sophisticated aesthetic that keep me coming back for a retail experience that is as exciting as it is indulgent.

This place is adorable! I randomly walked in here one day in Newport and loved it. They have a great selection of dresses, handbags, shoes and jewelry. I bought an outfit and some jewelry and I literally get compliments every time i wear it. They have a great selection of cute, fun spring /​summer outfits. It’s not cheap but I happened to find a few really good deals. Definitely make an effort to stop by if you are in the area and want to do some retail therapy!

I am shocked there aren’t more reviews for this store. We swung by on a very calm and hot Monday afternoon — the store was quiet but not empty — the perfect condition to browse and soak in all the beautiful clothes. The store was well light and so gorgeous! There were some comfy chairs right in front of the fitting room — perfect for my husband who was busy with his iphone (obviously).
Kristina, the owner, was there that day and was incredibly nice. She asked if I needed help and when I said no, just left me to browse the way I like to. When she saw I had a few items picked out though, she was quick to start a fitting room for me.
As I tried on each dress I picked out, she commented on it, very much like a friend rather than the person trying to sell the clothes — which I loved! She was never pushy about the sale but was just so nice. I ended up with a gorgeous dress that I wore to our anniversary dinner the night of, just because I couldn’t wait!
Newport, you are SO lucky to have Kristina Richards Studio! I wish we have the store down in Boston! I guess now it’ll be a bit harder for me to spend all of my paycheck on pretty clothes!

An extremely easy place to spend your vacay dough! Delightful service, great jewelry and some gorgeous pieces you have to have!
I have to say that I wasn’t completely sold on this joint when I first walked in… However, two of my most esteemed shopping buddies (and locals) raved about all the cute pieces and were exuberant about spending our time (and money) in this shop. I have been converted…
First, don’t be intimidated if you are not a size 0, 2, or 4. They have other sizes in the back… the shop is just too small to display everything. Also, Kendra is super at directing you to pieces that run larger/​smaller/​different than they are labeled. You can also mix and match swimsuits sizes to make it work for you.
Second, take plenty of time to look at all the shoes and jewelry and handbags! My best purchases were my third and fourth examination of the shop!
Finally, spend some time on the sale rack… there were some hidden treasures.
Word is that the online store will be up soon!