Downtown has a new shoe shop, Malarian’s at Ashley, a women’s shoe store located at 311 W. Ashley St. on the ground floor of the Ashley Tower apartment building.
Owner Ranadia Hendricks, who opened the shop about three months ago, said she was drawn to the area because of recent efforts to revitalize downtown, especially in time for the 2005 Super Bowl.
“The opportunity presented itself, and I thought, ‘Why not take advantage?’ ” she said.
The shop currently offers high-heeled sandals, boots and mules.
“Our inventory is expanding,” said Hendricks. “We’re currently looking for our fall and winter selections, so there will be more boots and styles with closed toes.”
In addition to operating Malarian’s, Hendricks, 25, works in Bank of America’s mortgage department and is a full-time college student.
— by Bailey White