January 25th, 2017 by Julius Adorsu Thrift Tip: Know Your Brands!
When it comes to fashion, knowing your brands is key, especially if you’re shopping at Crossroads. Having knowledge of high-end fashion brands will help you out tremendously. The first three places I look when I walk into Crossroads are the designer fashion racks, the consignment items behind the registers, and the clothes hanging on the walls above the racks.
Some of the name brands I’ve found over the past year include: Off-White, Bape, Maison Martin Margiela, Kenzo Paris, Burberry, Versace, Rag & Bone, Vince, Joe’s Jeans, Massimo Dutti, and Billionaire Boys Club. That’s not even including everything I’ve seen that doesn’t fit me! If you see a basic item priced higher than you’d expect, there’s typically a good reason behind it. You can buy quality brands for 50-80% off that are gently used.
Massimo Dutti double monk strap shoes
Bape sunglasses
Kenzo loafers
Maison Margiela shirt
Off-White Jacket
If you’re just starting to get into fashion, I’d recommend following some fashion Instagram accounts for inspiration. Here are some that I follow:
Balmain
Givenchy
Gucci
Tom Ford
Balenciaga
Saint Laurent
10magazine
Vogue Italia
Ford Models
Virgil Abloh
A$AP Rocky
Jeremy Scott
Alexander Wang
Supreme
A Bathing Ape
IMG Models
Hypebeast
It might seem like a lot at first, but I promise following these Instagram accounts will get you up to speed on fashion trends pretty quickly. Good luck!
