ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A Roanoke County staple, Patina, a bridal and formal dress store, is closing its doors after 40 years in business. Its owner, Bonnie Jackson, says it’s the state of the economy that’s pushed her to close her longtime store.
For four decades, Jackson has helped generations of young women throughout the valley find their perfect dress for any occasion.
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“I love my customers. I have so many good customers that come back to me and so many girls that got their homecoming and prom dresses here and now they’re bringing their daughters in to get their prom dresses,” said Jackson.
Jackson says she has thought about closing since the COVID-19 Pandemic, saying it really hurt her business. Now, with the threat of high tariffs on China, where Jackson gets most of her dresses, she says it’s time to end this chapter…