Woman-owned boutique reopens in renovated original location

Doors open for Revival's grand reopening on Nov. 11. CREDIT IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Revival, a woman-owned boutique in Iowa City, reopened Nov. 11 at its original retail location after a building restoration project.

Founded in 2003 by Iowa City native Sheila Davisson, the storefront moved to a temporary location due to whole-building construction in July 2020, forcing the business to move online and to pop-up shops in various downtown locations.

“We understand our role in the business ecosystem here in Iowa City and are grateful for the continued opportunity to provide retail options to an ever-expanding market,” said Ms. Davisson in a statement. “As a small business, we rely on our community to remember we’re here when making buying decisions. We hope our newly renovated location will make their in-store experience that much better.”

Revival houses a curated collection of women’s new, used and vintage clothing and accessories, as well as a variety of boutique clothing, apothecary and lingerie lines.

The shop, located at 117 E. College St., focuses on brands that empower women, promote ethical production and consumption practices and do good within the community.