Fancy & Staple

Specialties

Fancy & Staple is dedicated to providing a unique selection of goods that will inspire one’s individuality and/​or create the perfect gift. It is our mission to bring smaller independent lines to Fort Wayne, support local artisans, promote shop small/​shop local, and to make downtown Fort Wayne a better place to live, work, and play.

Product Categories:

Home, gift, apothecary, paper, clothing, accessory, and pantry.

Meet the Business Owner

Taber O.

Business Owner

I’ve wanted to contribute something special to Fort Wayne ever since I left my parents nest. It’s funny how once you start supporting yourself, you find out how much you really care about your surroundings. From that point on I had dreams of making this city a cooler place to live.

My goal to open a store here really became a reality once I graduated college. I got my bachelors in fashion design and merchandisng. It did take several years after my schooling to «lines things up» as an entrepreneur, but I think the timing is perfect now.

I’m so excited about our downtown development and can’t wait to be part of it!