Polished
Magazine
Spring 2003
No Coupons Required
Boston's Alternative Source for Designer Clothing
Designer cloths for a lot less money? consignment stores is your answer.. Consignment
stores sell gently worn designer wear for less. Second Time Around is a consignment
store that specializes in contemporary, high-end designer clothing on Newbury Street
in Boston. The store accepts only current season clothing, no older than two years,
garments must be clean and in near-perfect condition. Consignors receive fifty percent
of the proceeds when their items sell.
Second
Time Around, located at 176 Newbury Street, carries designer clothing for men and
women, shoes, handbags, accessories, and wedding gowns. The store contains a well-edited
collection of apparel in full range of sizes, styles, and price ranges. The merchandise
included a sheer black mesh beaded dress from Prada, originally prices at $638 and
selling for $298. In the men’s section a plaid single-breasted jacket by Marcus
Luffer for Louis Boston was selling for $186-the original price tags from Louis
Boston are marked at $725. In the back ot the store, the small clearance section
contained a few exceptional bargains: an Armani shirt for $15, Vivian Westwood trousers
for $25, and Fendi pants for $13. Many pieces at Second Time Around have never been
worn and still have the original price Tag.