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Knit Happens natick-based knitwear giant NIC+ZOE eXPands intO retaiL and HOMe dÉcOr, aiMing tO becOMe a FULL-serVice LiFestYLe brand. by erica corsano PhotograPhy by Joel benJamin A working mom for many years, Dorian Lightbown was sick of suits. "Ten years ago, if you wanted to buy work clothes, there were just suits," says the founder of the Natick-based fashion brand Nic+Zoe. "There really wasn't anything for those women working in schools, real estate, or doctor's offices—it was just Juicy Couture tracksuits," she adds with a laugh. Dorian Lightbown (left) and her daughter (and company namesake), Zoë Chatfield- Taylor, are building a loyal following with customers— and supermodels. continued on page 36 bostoncommon-magazine.com 35 STYLE Tastemaker