About Collected Works

An Ann Arbor institution since 1977, Collected Works brings the world's most beautiful clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories to your best friend's boutique down the street. Our designers have supplied us with the most personal and beautiful styles from around the world. Many of our designers are from the United States (and we are so proud of that!) but design from a personal, world view. We search for small, handmade lines with an arty flavor. Personal service is our trademark...the owner is in the store! Come and see what all the buzz is about. We look forward to helping you find and dress your style...the poetry for your body.

Owner Irene Patalan has an incredible knack for bringing beauty to the community marketplace with cutting-edge designs, sumptuous fabrics, and that ineffable funky quality that is Ann Arbor. She also has a way of very quickly transforming good customers into good friends.