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As befits Washington, D.C., a city of many secrets, the inventory for the city’s oldest consignment shop arrives discreetly, often brought in by chauffeurs. Dr. Inge Guen (above), a psychologist, created Inga’s Once Is Not Enough, an haute couture resale shop, 24 years ago. It is spread over two townhouses along MacArthur Boulevard in the [...]
When Allison saw a Dolce & Gabbana ad featuring a black wool dress enlivened by a row of mismatched buttons across the bodice and down the shoulders and elbow-length sleeves, she had the urge to copy the look with something thrifted. Some months ago, she had found a late 1950s "Chic Debs styled by Norma [...]
We are big fans of Goodwill, which has put genuine effort into upgrading and organizing the shopping experience for its customers in recent years. What is not widely known is that Goodwill has created boutiques, typically for clothing only, in 65 cities nationwide. When you travel, it’s a good idea to see if there’s a [...]
This poor, poor couture jacket had been mistreated. When spied at an inner-city Salvation Army store in Los Angeles, there was a 4-inch tear down the right front, and all the buttons had been carelessly snipped off, leaving scissor holes in the fabric. Still, it was a fine wool Salvatore Ferragamo blazer, made in [...]
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