April 4, 2023 Black-Owned Fashion Companies to Know
If you follow our brand Instagram feed, you already know that every Friday we share Black-owned fashion companies creating collections we love. If you haven’t seen them, here are all the companies we featured in March.
Casely-Hayford
Join us in admiring the bespoke collection by fashion brand, Casely-Hayford. The label’s modern tailoring is visible in everything from its coats to luxe knits. Scroll through the IG feed to admire their sophisticated looks.
Abiola Olusola
Abiola Olusola’s minimalist pieces are inspired by slow fashion. Crafted in Lagos, the silhouettes are soft and light, in pretty colors that we can’t take our eyes off. Check out the brand’s feed to see these pretty pieces.
Loudbrandstudios
London-based Loudbrandstudios is designing confident pieces that mix an appreciation of African culture with the classic styles of the early 2000s. Click through their feed to see the results.
Kemi Telford
Nigerian-British and sustainable fashion label, Kemi Telford, is a brand committed to creating clothing that makes a statement. The resulting pieces are unapologetically loud, bold, and fabulous. Click through to their IG feed to see for yourself.
Auvere True Gold
You should know about Black-owned jewelry label, Auvere. They create unisex high-karat pieces in 22K and 24K gold. Handcrafted and hand polished, the finished collection is a mix of super light pieces and bold statement ones. Click through to their IG feed and start shopping.
These are only a few of the Black-owned fashion companies we’ve shared on Instagram. Visit our brand feed to see even more, or join us back on our website next month when we’ll feature our April picks.
March 30, 2023 The Best Thrift Finds in Stores Now
Did you know there’s a way to see the best thrift finds at your local Crossroads on Instagram?
Besides our brand Instagram feed, we have regional ones where store employees post what’s coming into their stores right now.
We’ve selected a sample of recent posts across the feeds, to give you an idea of what you’re missing if you’re not following along!
Custom Burberry Poncho, $165.
Gucci Loafers, $175.
Intentional Scene Jacket, $24; DKNY Shirt, $18.50; Zara Purple Beret, $13.50.
Raf Simons x Adidas Stan Smith, $175.
A.P.C. Denim Bag, $37.50.
Coach Jacket, $65; Coach Backpack, $85.
Start keeping an eye on the best thrift finds at your local Crossroads store by following your regional feed. All of them are linked below!
March 29, 2023 Staff Style Spotlight: Flannery
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Flannery, a Sales Associate at Crossroads. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Flannery’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
My favorite Crossroads find is a pair of Salomon sneakers that I wear all the time.
What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?
I am dying to see some Diesel pieces!
What are your favorite spring trends?
My favorite spring trends are long silk dresses that you can style in 100 ways!
How would you describe your personal style?
My personal style is a mix of Vintage basics and crazy statement pieces.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
My favorite part about working at Crossroads is the community we create and how open and inclusive everyone is.
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
My tips for selling are to always ask what sells well at the store and what season we are buying for.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Flannery! As a Sales Associate, Flannery assists customers on the sales floor, monitors the fitting rooms, and processes new merchandise for the floor all while providing great customer service. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.
March 28, 2023 9 Bright Fashion Looks We Love
Bright fashion pieces are one of the trends we’ve included in our latest selling guide. Pinks, yellows, blues, and greens in bright hues evoke the excitement that spring has finally arrived.
We’ve found 9 bright looks that we think really stand out from the crowd, and share some of our best styling tips for wearing them.
Go Retro
We always look for vintage pieces that capture that serotonin vibe.
Go All In
Less isn’t always more. We love every last piece in this look, representing all of the best bright colors.
Find a Bright Dress
Then layer it with everything.
Pick Bright Outerwear
It adds cheer to an otherwise chilly day.
Invest in a Matching Set
Matching pieces, or even a suit, make styling brights even easier.
Add Just a Pop
Sometimes you just need the contrast of a bright against a neutral, like through an accessory or glimpse of a sleeve.
See our latest selling guide for more current trends like bright fashion. Then, stop into any of our store locations to shop the trend. Remember to bring your pre-loved clothing to sell for cash or store credit!
March 23, 2023 Fashion Buyer Jobs in Sustainable Fashion
Fashion buyer jobs are a popular choice for people who love fashion. Selecting pieces to sell in a fashion store based on the latest trends, labels, and styles is easy for people who follow fashion shows and coverage.
What can make a fashion buyer’s job even more exciting, though, is when it’s for a sustainable fashion company. This is where fashion resale is an excellent fit!
In the example of our stores, our buyers purchase gently used clothing from the public. This means they are responsible for curating the store’s entire selection based on what’s popular with their local customers. The pre-loved clothes they buy into the store get a chance at a second life in a new closet, in turn keeping clothes out of landfill.
This important buying role involves having a keen eye for what’s selling and what shoppers are asking for. Then, the fun begins, looking for those pieces at our selling counter daily.
On top of these career perks, our fashion buyer jobs include an employee discount, meaning that our employees have incredible wardrobes made up of their thrifted finds.
If this sounds like a potential career match for you, we’d love to hear from you! You can read about all of our current job openings and benefits here.
