Duchess Boutique was opened in 2007 by owner Erica Perez. By 2008, the store had won the coveted Diablo Magazine Best of the East Bay award for best boutique. Erica seeks to provide the town of Lafayette with designer clothes, shoes and accessories not readily available in the East Bay communities. From the stylish interiors to the upscale selection of designer jeans, blouses, dresses and jackets, Duchess is a unique, fashion spot.