Roosevelt says Au Revoir

Roosevelt Pratt, owner of Fashion Afrique at 414 E. Monroe in Springfield, is relocating his business to St. Louis. He plans to open his new store on Washington Street in downtown St. Louis in early November. Fashion Afrique has offered cultural activities and French lessons as well as African clothing, jewelry and other products in Springfield since 2006. The shop closes its doors Sunday, October 5.

This article appears in Sep 25 – Oct 1, 2014.