Thursday, October 1, 2026
Bianca Iaquinta Barry has opened Bella Bianca Boutique in Franklin Square, a business she says reflects her Long Island upbringing, education and lifelong passion for fashion and community.
Iaquinta Barry, a Franklin Square native, earned a degree in business administration with a specialization in human resources from Adelphi University. She said growing up on Long Island and being surrounded by hardworking entrepreneurs shaped her values and approach to business.
“Long Island didn’t just raise me it shaped every part of who I am,” she said, adding that her education from elementary school through college influenced her focus on relationships, customer service and community. She said those experiences taught her “the value of grit, integrity, and taking care of others,” and helped inspire Bella Bianca Boutique as a reflection of her roots and family.
Barry said the idea for the boutique came from a desire to return something meaningful to her hometown. She said, despite her husband being on active duty in the Army and their family having lived in several states, she wanted to open something in Franklin Square because she saw a need for a local boutique and wanted to invest in the community that raised her.
She said Bella Bianca Boutique, which opened its doors in April, is also closely tied to her lifelong interest in fashion. Barry said clothing has always been a form of personal expression and played a role in shaping her vision for the shop.
“I do feel like fashion is a form of expression too,” Iaquinta Barry said, explaining that she wanted the boutique to offer a wide variety of sizes and styles so customers could feel represented.
She added that, as a mother of two boys, she “needed girliness” in her life, describing the personal inspiration behind the store’s aesthetic.
Her parents said they have supported her vision from the beginning. Her mother, Jill Iaquinta, said she immediately recognized the emotional foundation behind the business, saying she knew her daughter was “building something with her heart” and that she is proud to see it come to life.
Her father, Peter Iaquinta, said he has always admired her determination and creativity. He said the boutique reflects “her heart, her values, and her strength,” and added that he has never doubted her ability to succeed.
Barry said she hopes Bella Bianca Boutique becomes a long-term fixture in Franklin Square and a space that reflects both her personal journey and the values of the community that raised her.
