December 26, 2022 Staff Style Spotlight: Mary
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Mary, a Store Manager at Crossroads. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Mary’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
I love sneakers! I found 2 pairs of designer sneakers at a fraction of the price.
What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?
I would love to see any Bad Bunny x Adidas shoes!
What are your winter closet essentials?
Plaid, shackets, leather pants, and Dr. Martens!
How would you describe your personal style?
I’d like to say I’m a mix of all styles. I love streetwear, but love a good glam look from time to time.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
The people! There’s nothing better than getting to consider my co-coworkers as an extended family. And the clothes of course!
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Make sure to bring styles you yourself currently love! We love to see current trending styles hit our sales floor.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Mary! As a Store Manager, Mary 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.
January 12, 2022 How to Style Platform Sneakers
Platform sneakers are a trend we can definitely get behind. Since sneakers are a go-to in our closets, the platform version gives us one more option to choose from.
Plus, styling them is a breeze. Here are 5 ways to get started.
Like Classic Sneakers
The easiest way to style platform sneakers is to style them like your classic sneakers. The platform rise of the shoes amps up the look with no effort on your part.
Monochrome Look
Go monochrome and let the platform extend the length of the look. Remember: monochrome doesn’t have to mean neutral–this look works with brights too.
Color Palette
This photo captures it perfectly! Use your sneakers as a color palette to pick the pieces for the rest of your look. It makes everything pop.
With a Skirt
We like how a skirt at ankle length draws the eye to the sneakers.
With Flares
You’re already going big with the shoes, why not go even bigger with flares? We admire the overall dramatic result here.
Stop into your neighborhood Crossroads store and see if we have a pair of platform sneakers waiting for you!
January 10, 2023 New Year, New Handbag
The secondhand handbag is the new handbag.
The New Year is often a time for a wardrobe refresh, and a new handbag is a perfect first choice. You can shop for a brand-new bag within your budget, or find a higher-quality (and sometimes designer) secondhand handbag for the same price.
With a resale store, you can even sell a pre-loved bag for cash or store credit to use towards a new one!
We recently looked for handbag choices on our stores’ regional Instagram feeds (see links below). We couldn’t believe how many incredible secondhand options they had on their shelves.
Keep scrolling to see exactly what we mean. Then, stop into any of our store locations to see what you can find. We have a very good hunch you’re going to find something you love.
Gucci, contact our Fillmore St. store for details.
Marc Jacobs, contact our Fillmore St. store for details.
Versace, $725.
Louis Vuitton Speedy 35, contact our San Jose store for details.
Chanel, contact our San Jose store for details.
YSL Mombasa Horn Bag, contact our Costa Mesa store for details.
Moschino, $37.50.
Diane Von Furstenberg, $55.
Janis Studio, $55.
December 26, 2022 Staff Style Spotlight: Karen
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Karen, 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 Karen’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
My favorite Crossroads find was these Y2K Pepe jeans that I found while processing our newly purchased merchandise.
What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?
I’m waiting for some black platform boots, preferably calf-length or knee high.
What are your winter closet essentials?
My winter essentials include flare low waist plaid pants, jacket vests, chunky boots/shoes, and flare long-sleeves.
How would you describe your personal style?
I would say my style is Y2K either grunge or fairy-core inspired. I wear a lot of brown/black/cream tones, but also pops of color.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
My favorite part about working at Crossroads is being able to express myself and my style. Crossroads provides so many opportunities to be creative.
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Always search up the item or brand if you don’t know/recognize it.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Karen! As a Sales Associate, Karen 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.
January 5, 2023 Start a Fashion Buyer Career
This is the year to finally start your fashion buyer career! You have a dedicated passion for fashion, you love keeping track of the latest labels and trends, and you’re located near one of Crossroads Trading’s U.S. locations.
Crossroads trains its fashion buyers on how to identify the best fashion pieces to bring into its stores. A formalized training program teaches buyers which labels sell best in their neighborhood, how to price clothing for the retail sales floor, how to authenticate designer clothing and accessories, and how to spot the latest styles and trends.
Buyers also get to work with other people who love fashion and can shop at the store with their employee discount. Our team members have built some of the best wardrobes out there! Check out our Instagram feed to see our fabulous staff style in action.
Crossroads is also committed to promoting from within, meaning that you’ll have the opportunity to grow into management roles along the way.
Take that next step and learn more about Crossroads’ open positions. Apply today and start your journey towards a fashion buyer career that you’ll love for years to come. We can’t wait to meet you!
