st paul pioneer press
may 28, 2006

from handbags to hemp halter tops, three independent boutiques are trying to carve out their own niche in st paul.

by allison kaplan

fast and furless is not a pet-grooming service. it is st paul native jon novick's retail ode to the vegan lifestyle.

located in the front room of his house along a busy stretch near grand avenue, it doesn't look like much at first glance. but there are a lot of charming, little-known product lines like zuzu cosmetics, vegetarian [shoes'] hip microfiber footwear for men and women, and astrosatchel's naugahyde vinyl bags in bright colors with dogs, ducks and other fun images.

from lotion to belts, nothing in the shop is made with substances that contribute to animal suffering.

allison kaplan
(651) 228 5116