I think theres such a deep respect for booksellers and literary culture, and such an appetite for it.

Being able to be part of that is such an honor.

Today, the store finally opensand just in time for the chaos of New York Fashion Week.

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How do we bring that [color] into the space without it feeling too feminine?

It was definitely playing with that, Burley adds.

I feel like some sex stores are intimidating to go inside or they might make you kind of nervous.

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Burley says, laughing.

Climax is now an attitude that can lend itself to all of these different things.

It feels so excitingand kind of like a never-ending project in terms of where it can lead.

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On the immediate horizon, however?

On this, however, she remains typically modest.

I never had any expectations for what it could become, Burley says, smiling.

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So its just been amazing over the last four years to see it become its own thing.

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