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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 [...]
Good things can come in small packages and in small spaces. In Chicago’s interesting Old Town neighborhood there’s a terrific resale shop tucked into the ground floor of one of the many stone townhouses that line Wells Street. Here's Peggy's report: Mercy Beaucoup! Resale Boutique comes across its cute name honestly, as the proceeds from [...]
The simplest repair and/or upcycle for thrifted items is changing out buttons. If you can't make it to the Mecca of unique and antique buttons, Tender Buttons in New York City, don't despair. Fabulous buttons can be yours wherever you live -- thanks to internet ordering. Some of our favorite long-distance button sources are: Benno's [...]
The world traveler of our trio, Peggy Engel, was in Seoul last week and of course found time to check out the thrifted offerings. She knows that no matter where she travels, it's easy to access the resale clothing scene. She simply Googles "thrift stores in [name of city] and she discovers what that city [...]
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