Owner Kindsey Taylor pauses for a photograph Saturday, June 29, at The Brass Monkey its grand-opening on July 17 in the Lynwood Shopping Center. The Brass Monkey, the store with the funky monkey figurines and a whole lot more. The store, known for its fashion-forward style for men and women, has gifts and accessories for everyone.
With the new location comes a fresh grand opening on July 17. An assortment of items are seen for sale Saturday, June 29, 2024, at The Brass Monkey in Twin Falls. The store is open and will have its grand opening on July 17.
Times-News’ Drew Nash took a few minutes with Kindsey Taylor to find out what makes The Brass Monkey owner tick. Below is a Q&A that Taylor filled out to give our readers an insight into the business. Editors note: Answers have been lightly edited for cohesion and brevity.
Times-News: How did the Brass Monkey come to be? Kindsey Taylor: The Brass Monkey came out of frustration from working for a corporate retail store and being in a small town without a lot of options. I worked for a local chain store and saw how much business they sent out of town because they didn’t carry quality, higher-end products that were desired by many people in our community. I have a degree in clothing, textiles and design and always planned on working in the fashion industry in some form.
After moving back to Twin (Falls) those types of jobs were very limited and I saw a huge void in the market. I decided to open my own store that would be more f.