Rae Phillips had just finished talking to fashion students at Ursuline College, using some pieces from her wardrobe to illustrate her points. Several students remarked on how the clothes remained ...

February 3, 1919 – March 20, 2004Third generation Californian, born in Kennett, Shasta County, she was a graduate of Alhambra Union High School, Martinez. She attended business college in Berkeley and ...

Thinking about launching your own boutique? Rae Phillips offers her tips for retail success: 1. Be organized. Keep detailed notes on customers' likes, dislikes, birthdays, sizes and so on. 2. Follow ...