Look carefully and youвЂ™ll find delightful Manolo Blahniks, for example, and while this story is geared toward stylish women, thereвЂ™s a menвЂ™s section with some nicely priced designer-label suits that look brand new. Designer Label Consignments,located on a busy stretch of Post Road East, isnвЂ™t a big shop, but it can offer big treasures. Owner Mary OвЂ™Toole wasnвЂ™t in the day we stopped by, but missing the opportunity to chat enhanced our ability to shop. We could say more, but you should just go to Greenwich and discover for yourself the beautiful world Atkinson curates.Д¬onsigned Designs is located at 115 Mason St.

Out of fidelity to her clients, and good grace, Atkinson doesnвЂ™t name names, but a reliable source told us that the celebs who love Consigned Designs include Catherine Zeta-Jones.

вЂњItвЂ™s the art of the hunt.вЂќДЄnd that even draws celebrities. вЂњItвЂ™s the fun of finding something different,вЂќ says Atkinson of the obvious appeal beyond the luxe nature of the labels and the allure of the pricing. ThereвЂ™s also artisan jewelry and more, including clothing for children. вЂњEvery day itвЂ™s different,вЂќ Atkinson says. This may be Greenwich, and AtkinsonвЂ™s shop may be the most rarefied in Connecticut, but that hardly means there arenвЂ™t great deals-and those deals change all the time, given the volume of business the shops do and the new consignments they take in. Prices on everything from Prada to Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana to Kate Spade are generally one-third off retail, and items that linger end up in an upstairs section where everything is 50 percent off what it was originally marked-meaning a total of 65 percent off the original retail price. She also has a Magaschoni apparel store offering a luxury lifestyle brand including cashmere and wovens forthe modern and classic woman, but declares, вЂњRetail doesnвЂ™t excite me like resale does.вЂќ вЂњEvery big name you can think ofвЂќ is represented in the two shops, Atkinson says. She connected with the consignment shop whose owner вЂњwas literally going to close the door.вЂќ After working in the shop for six months, Atkinson says she вЂњfell in love with it.вЂќ She bought the place in 2006 and the rest is fashionable history. Owner Ellen Atkinson ( above) retired from teaching to raise her six sons in Greenwich, and later began looking for a new career. Our customers know that they will find only the most current and valuable designer merchandise at DoubleTake, which is why they return daily seeking the merchandise that has just arrived.The shops are located in a proverbial and literal oasis in Greenwich, not far from bustling Greenwich Avenue but have their own calm parking area in an equally calm alcove, making the experience so much more pleasant than one involving jockeying and paying for parking. Our consignors appreciate this focus, since they know that our customers are fashion savvy and understand value when they see it.

Our knowledge of the fashion industry and hottest designers has earned us the reputation of being the go-to resource for both consignors and customers. We will continue to go above and beyond to provide our consignors and customers with the highest level of service and deliver a truly unique experience.ДoubleTakeГЇВїВЅs success is based largely on its keen focus on current designers and designer merchandise. Our mission is to provide a pleasant and satisfying experience by giving the savvy, style and fashion conscious woman access to the worldГЇВїВЅs finest designer merchandise at savings well below wholesale. DoubleTake, which only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories, has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.Дue to popular demand, DoubleTake is expanding its presence throughout New Jersey and opening stores in the exclusive towns of Ridgewood and Red Bank.

774 Morris Turnpike, New Jersey, Short Hills, NJДoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its' doors in Short Hills New Jersey in 1992 and from day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping.

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