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Matthew Izzo
Designer/boutique owner
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Matthew Izzo in his store
Photo by S. Nibauer for GPTMC
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His Story: Matthew Izzo opened his first shop in Philadelphia in 2002, and business has been booming ever since. Izzo, a pedigreed Manhattan interior designer, opened his business here because “Philly is fresh. I fell in love with the architecture and newness of it. I was tired of being one of a bunch. Here, I could make a name for myself.”
Izzo’s accomplished that task, with a furniture and home accessories shop, a thriving design business, a hip clothing boutique and a hair salon, along with his Web site, www.matthewizzo.com. When he has time, he paints what he calls “soothing water concepts,” in a mix of acrylic and oil.
An upholstery line is next to launch. “I dress people, I show people how to live, and then they can get their hair done.” How would he describe his style? “My look is urban, but with a European flare.
Affiliation: Matthew Izzo boutiques
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