September 13, 2023 Staff Style Spotlight: Mercedes
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Mercedes, 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 Mercedes’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
I bought a Dolce & Gabbana black hoodie!
How would you describe your personal style?
My style is very streetwear.
What fall trends are you hoping to see in store?
I’m looking for great layering pieces for fall.
What brands are you hoping to see in store?
I would love to see pieces from Goyard.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
I love witnessing unique garments come into the store.
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Small details matter. Always check your items for any tears, stains, missing buttons etc.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Mercedes! As a Store Manager, Mercedes 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.
September 12, 2023 Sell Used Clothes by Mail This Fall
Sell used clothes by mail this fall, and you may find yourself with cash or store credit in your hands! It’s even easier than you think.
It’s Closet Cleanout Time
If you’re like us, you’re ready for a fall closet refresh. This is when we launder and store our spring and summer fashion pieces and bring out all our fall pieces. Yes, it’s time to bring out those sweaters, blazers, and coats again!
Decide What You Still Love
Next, we look at every single one of our fall pieces and decide whether it’s 1). a major yes and goes straight into our closet, 2). looking too worn and needs to be donated, or 3). is no longer a favorite but still in excellent condition and likely to be purchased by someone else.
Order a Crossroads Sell by Mail Bag
Head straight to the Crossroads Sell by Mail page and order a bag. Take a look at the latest selling guide if you want an idea of which of your items are most likely to sell to a Crossroads buyer. Then, order your free bag and select if you’ll want future payment in cash (via Zelle e-payment) or store credit (good at any Crossroads store location). You can also select to have your unpurchased items returned to you for a return fee.
Fill Your Bag & Send It Off
Once you’ve received your bag, fill it up with the items you’d like to sell. It already has a pre-paid shipping label on it, so send it off! Now, you’ll just wait to hear back from a Crossroads buyer.
Ready to sell used clothes by mail? Get started by ordering your bag.
September 7, 2023 What is Gorpcore Fashion?
Start talking about gorpcore fashion and people may look at you like the fashion-crazed person you are. Then, continue to explain that the “gorp” in gorpcore is a reference to trail mix (or “good ol’ raisins and peanuts”), and you’ll have them rolling on the floor with laughter.
That’s the thing about fashion: you can always count on it to create something new and creative and have fun while doing it.
If you don’t what gorpcore fashion is yet, it’s fortunately pretty simple. It’s wearing traditionally “outdoors” clothing as streetwear. Think cargo pants, fleece jackets, utility vests, and hiking shoes. But on the city streets.
This is a case where a photo will say 1000 words more than a written explanation will.
Keep scrolling. It will make sense in the next 5 seconds.
Gorpcore fashion is one of the trends we’ve included in our most recent seasonal guide. But if it’s not a fit for your personal style, we have plenty more trends and labels for you to consider.
Take a look, and then stop into any of our stores to sell your pre-loved fall pieces and shop for “new” ones you’ll love.
September 5, 2023 Black-Owned Fashion Boutiques to Shop
Every week on our Instagram feed, we share some of our favorite Black-owned fashion boutiques, always ones with online shopping available. If you missed our August picks, we’ve included all of them here so you can catch up!
Zelie for She
Zelie for She is an LA-based brand known for its limited runs on all its designs. This makes each look that much more special!
Start following their IG account to make sure you don’t miss any new drops.
Le Beau Monde
Le Beau Monde is a label that offers affordable pieces that capture the latest trends. We’re eyeing their crochet pieces and cutout dresses, perfect for these final days of summer.
Click through to their Instagram feed and start following.
ALYDA
ALYDA is a brand focused on petite womenswear. If this is your fashion need, you can count on them for ethically-produced pieces in classic cuts and styles. We’re admiring this perfect slip dress.
Click through to their Instagram feed to start shopping.
Thelma West
As you can see, Thelma West’s ethically sourced diamonds are crafted into eye-catching, one-of-a-kind creations. Click through to visit their Instagram feed and find the pieces that speak to your individual style.
These are only the August Black-owned fashion boutiques we shared on Instagram. Follow our feed and check our website monthly for even more featured brands.
August 31, 2023 Trend Forecasting: Pinstripe Pants
Pinstripe pants are back this fall! For many of us, they take us straight back to the 90s, when we wore them with baby tees on repeat. (Dangerously large hoop earrings were usually included too).
That specific baby tee look has returned as well (see below), but there are many other style pairings for them this season if you want to try something new.
We know we plan to pair our pinstripe pants with bodysuits, crop tops, tank tops, and striped tees. We’ll add a long trench coat on rainy days and oversized blazers for the office. We’ll try them in cropped and baggy cuts, and match them with sneakers or ballet flats.
We’re excited about all the options! Keep scrolling to find your personal style inspiration.
This is only one of the trends we selected for our seasonal selling guide, where we forecast the trends ahead so you know what we’re looking for when you sell your clothes. Take a look to see all the other trends, styles, and labels we’re on the lookout for this fall. Then, stop into any of our stores to sell or shop this weekend.