Dr. Kim McGlonn, a resident and former member of Jenkintown Borough’s council, was recently highlighted in Visit Philadelphia’s article titled “60+ Great Black-Owned Shops and Boutiques in Greater Philadelphia”.

Dr. McGlonn opened Blk Ivy Thrift in February, and in 2017, she founded Philly-based Grant Blvd, a sustainable clothing company that supports those impacted by the criminal justice system. 

Both stores were given a nod by Visit Philadelphia. An excerpt from Blk Ivy Thrift’s mention:

The latest project by Grant Blvd’s own Kimberly McGlonn, Blk Ivy Thrift calls back to the work and aesthetic of the Civil Rights Movement, combining community engagement and activism with cultural artifacts and fashion. The West Philly shop curates vintage and second-hand clothing that challenges industry norms.

An excerpt from Grant Blvd’s mention:

When she started her line of women’s clothing and accessories in 2017, Kimberly McGlonn prioritized three things: sourcing reclaimed fabrics, manufacturing exclusively in Philadelphia, and supporting incarcerated and returning citizens. And she’s just as committed to that mission today. With a new flagship in University City, devotees of the shop can score fashion-forward skirt and crop top sets, denim, dresses and men’s clothing.

Blk Ivy Thrift is located at 3605 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia. The store’s website can be found here.

For more on Grant Blvd, 140 S. 34th Street, you can visit their Facebook page and website.

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