BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – When Far Hills resident Conlyn Chan became the owner of August in downtown Bernardsville, she envisioned more than a boutique. She wanted to create a welcoming space where fashion, creativity, and community come together.Conlyn, the owner of August, brings an impressive background in the fashion industry. She studied fashion design, image consulting, styling, and color theory at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), with her work appearing in publications including Vogue, Tatler, and ELLE. Through...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – When Far Hills resident Conlyn Chan became the owner of August in downtown Bernardsville, she envisioned more than a boutique. She wanted to create a welcoming space where fashion, creativity, and community come together.
Conlyn, the owner of August, brings an impressive background in the fashion industry. She studied fashion design, image consulting, styling, and color theory at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), with her work appearing in publications including Vogue, Tatler, and ELLE. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with Madison Avenue retailers, luxury brands, and international fashion clients.
Today, she's channeling that experience into building something unique in Bernardsville.
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Beyond offering curated fashion and lifestyle items, August has become a gathering place for residents through trunk shows, movie night outs, author talks, and hands-on creative events. The boutique has welcomed notable guest speakers, including former Disney Chief Imagineer Bob Weis and Mona May, the acclaimed costume designer behind the iconic film Clueless.
For Conlyn, the events are about more than entertainment—they're about creating meaningful connections within the community.
“These are things that we are really proud of,” Chan told TAPinto Somerset Hills. “We strive to bring world-class experiences to our community so people don't always have to travel to New York or other major cities to enjoy them. New Jersey has an extraordinary depth of creative talent, and we're proud to help showcase it right here at August in Bernardsville.”
That commitment was displayed on Wednesday, when August hosted a Resin Flower Keepsake Workshop, inviting visitors to create handcrafted keepsakes.
The boutique will continue its summer programming with a Shop & Sip event featuring New Jersey lifestyle influencer and former Miss New Jersey @that.food.chick, also on July 22. The event will give guests the opportunity to browse the boutique, connect with fellow shoppers, and enjoy styling by @that.food.chick, as well as a beautiful evening centered on fashion, lifestyle, and community. For more information or to reserve a spot, click
With a blend of international fashion expertise and hometown hospitality, Conlyn is helping make August more than just a shopping destination—it's becoming a place where Bernardsville residents can relax, discover beautiful clothing, and create lasting memories.
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