Lily Pulitzer Sienna Dress

Lily Pulitzer Sienna Dress

Lily Pulitzer Sienna Dress

American businesswoman Angela Moore, based in Newport, Rhode Island, took time on Memorial Day weekend (May 24 to 26, 2008) to participate in a telephone interview about her life and work. Moore, whose company, Angela Moore, is a "lifestyle brand” selling jewelry, accessories, resort clothing, and home accents to women, was en route to Vermont when she spoke to this reporter.

Moore, who is in her early 50s, was a senior executive at a German crystal company for 15 years. She created Angela Moore, Inc., as a boutique in 1998, when she opened a store in Newport selling such brands as Lily Pulitzer and Tracy Reese. She also sold chandeliers. At the time, she had her office in her house.

In 1999, she opened a website and wholesale division, and “Angela Moore” was born. Nine years later, she sells jewelry over the internet as well as in Lily Pulitzer boutiques and a few retailers nationwide.Her products are also in Europe and the Caribbean.