Close Menu
Eden Prairie Local News
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Tuesday, August 26
    • About
      • About EPLN
      • Team
      • EPLN in the News
      • Policies
    • Contact
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Threads LinkedIn
    Subscribe
    Eden Prairie Local News
    • Home
    • Schools
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Public Safety
    • City
    • Calendar
    • Subscribe
    • Donate
    • More
      • Construction
      • Outdoors
      • Politics
      • Health
      • Spirituality
      • Community Service
      • Legacy
      • Obituaries
      • Arts
      • Family
      • Holidays
      • Letter to Editor
      • Listen
      • Jobs
    Eden Prairie Local News
    Home»Business»Ellie Belle boutique opens with style
    Business

    Ellie Belle boutique opens with style

    The luxury boutique celebrated its grand opening on July 31, following a soft opening for appointments that began July 1.
    Rachel HoppeBy Rachel HoppeAugust 4, 2025Updated:August 4, 20252 Mins Read
    Three people stand in front of a brick building and behind a long, black ribbon. The people are standing on a red carpet and holding large gold scissors as they prepare to cut the ribbon.
    (From left) Paul Peterson, Stephnora Peterson and Mayor Ron Case gear up to cut the ribbon, officially opening Ellie Belle to the public. Photo by Rachel Hoppe

    With the “pop” of a champagne bottle, high-end boutique Ellie Belle opened its doors to the public. 

    The grand opening event on Thursday, July 31, included a ribbon-cutting, champagne and other treats, as well as the opportunity to explore the shop’s high-end products from brands such as Prada, Hermès, Dior and Versace.

    Ellie Belle, at 16570 W. 78th St., Suite 120, is an appointment-only boutique that offers a personalized shopping experience for any event, whether a wedding or just for fun, founder Stephnora Peterson said.

    Though the shop held a soft launch for appointments on July 1, the grand opening allowed the public to stop in without one.

    Advertisement
    Ad for Washburn McReavy

    Mayor Ron Case stopped for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, where he congratulated the team on their opening.  

    A brick-and-mortar store was a long time coming, Peterson said. Ellie Belle originally opened as an online retailer in 2023, shipping items worldwide. 

    Peterson said she had been working on opening the store for years, inspired by her love for fashion. 

    “It’s a vision inspired by my own closet,” Peterson said. 

    Advertisement
    Ad for The Goddard School - Goddard is where Extraordinary Awaits

    Ellie Belle also has its own tailors, so if an item doesn’t fit exactly as desired, shoppers can have it altered, Peterson said.

    “If someone buys a designer dress from us, I don’t want them to have to worry about where you go to tailor it,” Peterson said. “I wanted to make sure that we have the equipment and craft to be able to get it done here.”

    Peterson said she chose to be an appointment-only business to further personalize customers’ shopping experiences. Shopping attendants ask customers about what they are looking for, the occasion they are shopping for, and their general preferences to curate the experience. 

    “We want you to know that there is no rush when you’re here,” Peterson said. “You’re able to shop for one hour or more, as needed. That is dedicated to you, and we’re all about you whenever you are in our team.”

    Comments
    We offer several ways for our readers to provide feedback. Your comments are welcome on our social media posts (Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn). We also encourage Letters to the Editor; submission guidelines can be found on our Contact Us page. If you believe this story has an error or you would like to get in touch with the author, please connect with us.

    Be Informed
    Sign up for the FREE email newsletter from EPLN
    Subscribe
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleEden Prairie woman among three who pleaded guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud case
    Next Article Sweet success: Eden Prairie Lions serve 4,000 ears at Corn Feed

    More to READ

    2 Mins Read

    Elucent launches virtual surgical support system

    August 23, 2025
    2 Mins Read

    SouthWest Transit’s 2025 bus service to Minnesota State Fair, RenFest to include Labor Day

    August 9, 2025
    8 Mins Read

    Lesson plans and living rooms: Eden Prairie woman builds a life of teaching and design

    August 5, 2025
    Subscribe to get EPLN in your inbox for FREE!
    Recent Articles

    Alexander ‘Alex’ Michael Petersen

    August 25, 2025

    Eden Prairie girls golf program welcomes new head coach

    August 25, 2025

    Two EPHS students participate in summer business camp

    August 25, 2025

    Eagles keeping busy in preparation for upcoming season

    August 25, 2025

    Eden Prairie soccer falls 2-1 in tight battle with Shakopee

    August 24, 2025
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Threads
    INN Network Member Guidestar Gold Seal Tiny News Collective
    Eden Prairie Local News is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN 85-4248265 | Copyright © 2020-2025
    • About
    • Policies
    • Jobs
    • Contact
    • Advertising
    • Subscribe
    • Donate

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.