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Confessions: Dirty Laundry Secrets.

“Are you almost ready?!

I rummaged through my clothes as I gripped onto my cell phone, “Uhhh,” ew that’s ugly, why do I still own that? It’s too cold for that “Y-Yeah!” I fibbed as the hangers scraped against the metal pole.

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The Little Lace Thong.

Finally… my shift is almost over.

It’s already so late and I can’t wait to just get back home. Tomorrow’s my day off.

There’s not a lot of people here right now – thankfully – maybe about six people – all couples. They’re all almost done.

The lights are dimmed. The velvety walls and dark-stained floor makes it feel homey.

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Thanksgiving Dinner.

I still don’t know what I’m wearing. But it’s not even like it matters. I mean, it’s just Thanksgiving dinner with my family.

Family of which consists of:

Crazy Uncle Pete

Sabrina who’s convinced she’s a wizard in Harry Potter

Uncle Gary and his train collection

Aunt Julie and her shopping problem

… Just to name a few.

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A Wedding Story.

7:00 AM - 12 HOURS BEFORE

It’s starting to get cold out. Especially being in New York.

Why is it already so gloomy.. and foggy.. and cold? I wish I was back in San Francisco, but whatever… I’m here for my brother’s wedding so I guess I gotta get through it.

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Laundry Can Be Scary.

It’s getting late.

I’ve lived in my apartment for over a week now and I still haven’t done my laundry. I mean… Look at it: the white hamper is filled to the brim and my light pink underwear is just seconds from hitting the floor.

“Ugh,” I say to myself as I continue scrolling on my phone.

Then – of course – an ad for a nearby laundromat appears on my Instagram: “OPEN 24/7!” it reads in colorful text.

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Price Increase.

“As many as 30% of America’s dry cleaners, many of them mom-and-pops, have gone out of business.” -WSJ

See how inflation and rising labor costs are hurting down dry cleaners.

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Empowerment

Empowerment.

That’s one word to use if you had to describe Friday’s Curated event, held at Tory Burch’s global flagship store in Soho, New York, organized and hosted by Rechelle Balanzat, the CEO of Juliette Technologies. Let’s think of JP Morgan Chase, Andrew Carnegie and Rockefeller for a second… Where did they make their intros and build connections? For us, what better way to do it than in the House of Tory Burch?

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Just In Time For Fall: How To Refresh Your Favorite Fall Pieces.

Can you believe it? It’s already that time of year again. Summer has come and gone, and it’s time to pluck your favorite fall pieces from the back of your closet.

Chances are, your favorite sweater might be in need of some love after having been stored in the dark for months at a time.

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Power of the Network.

Hard work, determination, and talent are all important pieces to the whole in creating a successful business. However, sometimes, those qualities are simply not enough to take a business and brand to the next level.

That’s where networking comes in! Networking allows people to make connections that can lead to opportunities for growth. Over time, JULIETTE’s founder, Rechelle Balanzat, has learned about the many benefits that come with networking and becoming a part of powerful communities and organizations.

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Confessions of a Boss Babe.

No one likes a break up.

And I’m not just talking about romantic relationships — but between a boss and a worker too.

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Meet Juliette Technologies, The Future Of The Modern Laundry And Dry Cleaning Industry.

Rechelle was using different cleaners and would call them to ask if they could pick up and deliver her laundry. Sometimes they would come, sometimes they wouldn’t. It was really inconsistent.

That experience sparked the idea for JULIETTE. Because she had no way of tracking her order, she would often feel stressed that something had gone wrong. Her laundry was often getting back to her late, or a delivery person would not show up at all.

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Our Favorite Sustainable and Long-Lasting Fabrics.

At JULIETTE, environmental sustainability is a fundamental pillar of our business. We try and do our part each and every day by using recyclable materials and processes.

We want to help you do your part to help the environment, so we have listed some of our favorite sustainable fabrics with a variety of different prices below.

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Juliette Technologies Continues to Revolutionize the Laundry and Dry Cleaning Industry.

How do you run a successful company in a post-Covid world? Among other things, we believe the key to success lies in a simple answer: the people.

Here at JULIETTE, we have dedicated employees from many different backgrounds and corners of the world including India, Vienna, New York, Miami, and Arkansas. We love that every person brings something special to the table.

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Nyc Residents' Lives Are Made A Little Easier With Juliette’s Laundry And Dry Cleaning Amenity.

People have been doing laundry for hundreds of years. Some people may consider laundry and dry cleaning to be a boring, everyday chore, but here at JULIETTE, we know that that is not the case. JULIETTE is taking the old, and turning it into new. Through innovative technology, we are revitalizing the dry cleaning and laundry industry to make doing this once mundane chore a thing of the past.

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Juliette’s Own Rechelle Balanzat Shares Her Thoughts On Shooting For The Stars in Sara Connell’s Book “The Science of Getting Rich for Women”.

Recently, JULIETTE’s inspiring founder Rechelle Balanzat was featured in “The Science of Getting Rich for Women” by Sara Connell. Sara Connell is a bestselling author and founder of Thought Leader Academy where she helps writers, entrepreneurs, and coaches, skyrocket in their success by helping them become published authors and in-demand speakers.

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Fashionable And Sustainable: The Best Of Both Worlds With Juliette.

Here at JULIETTE, we have a commitment to leaving as small of a carbon footprint as we can! In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we have developed environmentally friendly garment bags and hangers.

As opposed to many other laundry and dry cleaning companies, we have opted out of using wire hangers. Instead, we use black velvet hangers.

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The Art Of Chinese Hand Laundry – And What Juliette Is Doing About It.

What is “Chinese laundry?”

It’s a noun that dates back to the 20th century and is a business that flourished for years. And though there are only 19 Chinese laundromats left in New York City, their history can’t be ignored because the art of Chinese Laundry is what the dry cleaning and laundry industry were built on.

And at Juliette, we’ll be preserving it and bringing it to the 21st century.

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