October 22, 2007

Old-World Glamour

Behind Closed Door Opens

Covering up isn’t really fashionable in celeb culture these days.

(Hence all the head-shaving and privates-baring.)

So it’s probably best that Catherine Petrillo looked to old Hollywood for inspiration for her new reupholstering shop, Behind Closed Doors.

A former fashion designer, Petrillo breathes glamour into old furniture by recovering them in retro textiles. With an irreverent approach, she might slap a coat of red paint and a swath of leopard-print fabric onto a tired chair. Or maybe pair lemony yellow and a few yards of chinoiserie-inspired upholstery on that lowly flea market find. She even sells new and vintage homewares to go with your newly updated pieces.

Hesitant about dropping some dough? A portion of the proceeds benefit victims of domestic violence.

Just another reason we think Petrillo’s a leading lady.

Behind Closed Doors, 752 South Fourth Street (215-238-9055).