T.U.C.
A custom designed skateboard and clothing shop, T.U.C. began after brothers Israel and Jose Zavala decided to team up and open a shop showcasing the best Tucson has to offer.
T.U.C., an abbreviation for The Underestimated City, showcases local art, custom hats and t-shirts and will soon also offer a line of skateboards. The shop officially opened its doors at 115 E. Broadway on Dec 11, and aims to become a platform to illustrate the magnitude of talent within Tucson.
“We’re looked as the little brother of Phoenix,” said Israel Zavala, 24. “But we look at underestimation as a way to empower ourselves.”
For more information, visit REPTUC.com or call 256-6404. T.U.C. is open Mon-Sat, 12-8 pm.
Buffalo Exchange
According to Michelle Livingston, Marketing Director at Buffalo Exchange, the resale fashion chain (which started in Tucson in 1974) signed a lease to move downtown on Dec 20. The new store will open at 250 E. Congress St., sometime between Feb 1 and March 1, as the space is currently under construction.
Desk Couture: Distinctive Writing Instruments
Located in the Pioneer Building, 100 N. Stone Ave., Desk Couture caters to the working professional offering products from well-known brands such as Cross Fine Writing Instruments and Retro 51.
“I chose downtown because my husband and I already felt very much part of this community,” said Helen Gutierrez, owner. “He still works right across the street at the public library, where we met at the reference desk about five years ago.”
Visit DeskCouture.com for more information or call 622-DESK.
