Mimi's Closet - Fashion Boutique in Astoria

Mimi's Closet is a new Astoria clothing boutique where Japanese designer Motomi (Mimi) Yamanobe makes clothes just for you. Pick one of her many designs, choose from her fabric collection, and she will tailor the clothes for a perfect fit. There's also jewelry and accessories, and, for guys, versatile pants and jackets, plus vintage tees. At Mimi's you'll discover that you can dress your best in unique fashions without having to go to Manhattan.

Designer Mimi Yamanobe created her label, Motomimi, with the woman's body in mind, knowing how tough it is to find that perfect fit. Once you pick a designs and fabric, she takes your measurements and tailors a new dress or skirt just for your figure.

Her Motomimi line is vintage-inspired clothing with a modern flare. It includes delicate dresses in vibrant red, wraps in black-and-white floral, skirts made from soft green jacquard, and silk blouses assembled from vintage kimonos. The selection changes every couple weeks, giving you more reasons to step back into Mimi's Closet.

Mimi's mint green walls are stocked with a colorful array of hats, bags, and women's clothing. It's worth checking out designer Asajiro's small menswear collection in the back. He designs pants and jackets in classic pinstripes and camouflage prints, and offers vintage 1970s t-shirts and leather jackets.

The store's jewelry, hats, and handbags are the perfect complements for your new Motomimi outfit. The one-of-a-kind gemstone rings go for about $75. The textile handbags (up to $200), made by various designers, are sturdy and sophisticated.

It can get expensive to shop at Mimi's. Camis and skirts cost $40-$60 and dresses around $350 and up. Even if you are not ready to spend on quality, irreplaceable clothes, Mimi's Closet is still a nice place to browse. As Mimi says, "We not only want to sell clothes, but also happiness."