October 4, 2023 Staff Style Spotlight: Laurel
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Laurel, a Store Manager at Crossroads. We asked San Francisco employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Laurel’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
This stunning vintage Gucci handbag! The leather has aged so well and I always get compliments!
What pieces are you on the hunt for this fall?
Luxury handbags, always handbags!
What brands are you hoping to see in store?
Less fast fashion and more quality, like Corey Lynn Calter.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
Obviously the clothing! Buy also, seeing what people sell and what customers buy.
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Check out the merchandise in the store and always ask Buyers why they passed on certain items.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Laurel! As a Store Manager, Laurel has the exciting job of creating an aesthetically appealing environment that welcomes all customers, hiring and developing fashion-focused staff, curating retail store merchandise, and working to achieve retail store financial goals. 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.
October 3, 2023 Featured Black-Owned Fashion Brands
Every Friday on our Instagram feed, we share some of our favorite Black-owned fashion labels. If you missed our September picks, we included all of them here!
Kimeze
Kimeze is a London eyewear brand whose collections are handcrafted in small batches in Italy.
Look for their fashion-forward frames in your favorite online shops like @mrporter @shopmcmullen @netaporter @shopbop @modaoperandi, and start following their IG account to see the latest pieces.
April & Alex
April & Alex is a label that places sustainability at the heart of its entire business model.
They use premium reclaimed fabrics set aside as overproduction and dead stock. What they create from these fabrics is absolutely gorgeous. Click through to their Instagram account to see.
Titi Adesa
Known for impeccable craftsmanship, Titi Adesa creates shoes that are ethically handcrafted in Milan. Every shoe sole has a rose gold tilted diamond logo that embodies the brand’s philosophy: “Within every woman, lies a diamond – unique, resilient and imperfectly perfect.”
Click through to their Instagram feed to find your favorite pair.
dyelab
The brand, dyelab, creates small-batch collections that explore artisanal dyeing techniques.
The results, like this beautifully-dyed jumper, will have you craving a delightful piece of your own.
Click through to visit their Instagram feed and start shopping.
Studio 189
Studio 189 is an artisan-produced fashion lifestyle brand produced in Africa.
The company works with artisanal communities specializing in traditional craftsmanship techniques like plant-based dye indigo, hand-batik, and kente weaving.
Click through to their Instagram feed to find something you’ll truly love.
These are the Black-owned fashion labels we shared on Instagram in September, but there are so many more we’ve shared! Follow our feed and check our website monthly for even more featured brands.
October 2, 2023 Staff Style Spotlight: Junell
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Junell, a District Buyer Trainer at Crossroads. We asked San Francisco employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Junell’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
A Vanson red leather skeleton jacket. It’s my absolute FAVORITE!
How would you describe your personal style?
My style is chic, comfortable, and modern.
What pieces are you on the hunt for this fall?
New boots are always on my mind!
What brands are you hoping to see in store?
More Black designers would be cool to see in store.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
Finding amazing clothes that you can’t get anywhere else.
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Always check condition and look at our Style Guide for current trends.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Junell! As a District Buyer Trainer, Junell has the important job of overseeing her the growth and development of Buyers in her district, monitoring the district’s inventory to relaying buying feedback to the team, and partnering with Buyers to help them make the best buying decisions for their store. 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.
September 28, 2023 3 Types of Platform Shoes We’re Shopping
We’re still adding platform shoes to our closets! They’re chunky and so reminiscent of 90s and Y2K fashion. We love them so much that we even included them in our latest seasonal selling guide.
Your mind might bring up just one pair of platform shoes you know, like a platform loafer, but there are several different styles to consider. Here are 3 styles we’re currently shopping for.
1. Boots
Platform boots always catch our eye. They’re perfect with dresses and shorts, where you can really show them off.
2. Sneakers
We like to wear platform sneakers with wide-leg jeans and flared pants. We usually look for ones in stand-out colors, but a pair in classic white can be versatile too.
3. Sandals
Probably our favorite style, platform sandals are an easy way to bring the trend into your current looks. They look especially great with this season’s wide-leg trousers.
Platform shoes will always have a special place in our hearts, and we want to see how you wear them. Tag us on Instagram @crossroadstrading with your look (bonus points for ones found at Crossroads!), and you may be featured on our brand feed.
September 27, 2023 Staff Style Spotlight: Jovi
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Jovi, an Assistant Manager at Crossroads. We asked San Francisco employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Jovi’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
I’m always finding cool knit sweaters, but my favorite is probably a needlepoint jacket by Market that I found. The all-over graphic on it is amazing. It’s definitely a piece you’d have to see in person.
How would you describe your personal style?
My style is always changing, so it’s hard to say. But I’m definitely Y2K-inspired.
What fall trends are you hoping to see in store?
Can never go wrong with a good pair of corduroy pants. Just finding a pair that fits me right is the challenge.
What brands are you hoping to see in store?
I’m really into vintage tees and cool independent streetwear brands.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
I love my team. They really set the mood for my day and they’re awesome to work with. Aside from that, I would say all the great clothes we bring in. 90% of my closet is from Crossroads.
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
We’re looking for trending items that our customers are looking for (and buying!).
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Jovi! As an Assistant Manager, Jovi assists customers on the sales floor, trains and supervises staff members, and processes the amazing secondhand fashion that comes into their Crossroads. 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.
