Browns (fashion boutique)

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/browns--fashion-boutique-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Browns (fashion boutique) built?1970 by Joan and Sidney Burstein
2. What is the location?London, England
3. What is the acquisition?Acquired by Farfetch in 2015
4. What is Browns and why is it special?Browns is a London boutique that chooses and supports new designers, helping them become famous. It is special because it looks for creative, unique fashion that other stores might miss.
5. Who started Browns and when?Browns was started in 1970 by Joan and Sidney Burstein. They opened it in London to bring fresh, exciting fashion to shoppers.

Avant-garde: New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or fashion.
Sartorial: Relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.
E-commerce Platform: A website or app that allows businesses to sell products or services online.