Video by: Andrew Christie
Rebecca Buonadonna of Fruition Fineries and Raw Honey Apparel in downtown Rutland speaks about her stores, how and what she buys for them and opening a men’s store this fall.

By Polly
On August 25, 2016
Rebecca from Fruition
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