An online store that was created during the COVID is opening its first brick and mortar store at the Empire Outlets on Staten Island. Vanity House Designs launched in October 2020 as an online-only merchandise retailer offering a variety of inventory to customers through third-party site, Etsy. Ranging from home decor to apparel and accessories, the shop was quickly successful. As a professional Broadway theatrical costume and wig designer, owner Kurt Alger began thinking about a physical storefront to showcase visual, grand displays, invite shoppers in for immersive experiences and flush out his product lines. The Staten-Island local and Wagner College graduate