July 6, 2021 What is Joy Dressing?
It’s a bit of an understatement to say that the last year has been a challenge. It’s no wonder we’re now emerging from it ready to hug, sing, travel the world, and follow new dreams. And in there, a fashion shift has emerged too, called joy dressing. What is joy dressing? We’re happy to tell you!
It’s simply a shift towards clothing that’s bright, colorful, and downright cheery. It’s the opposite of everything we wore at home the past year. Think candy colors, neon hues, and prints that POP.
Other trends fit in nicely into the joy category. Floral prints reign and there are lots and lots of nods to 90’s and Y2K fashion (Butterfly hair clips are back!).
Still trying to picture the art of joy dressing? Take a look at these outfits from our stores.
What do you think of joy dressing? Does it sound like something you’ll try out this summer? If you find your closet in need of pieces that suit the trend, visit any of our stores to shop for bright and colorful motifs, from contemporary to vintage styles. Or, if you have pieces in your closet that you no longer love, bring them in to sell for cash or trade credit and get the pieces that do bring you joy!
July 1, 2021 Black-Owned Fashion Brands to Follow
For the last year, Crossroads has been committed to using its social platforms to share Black-owned fashion brands to follow. It’s been a fun job discovering new and established labels, and then putting the spotlight on them!
We continue to feature brands each week on our Instagram feed, so be sure to follow along. Here are the 4 brands we featured in June:
1. Dressed in Joy
The perfectly-named @dressedinjoy brand knows how to bring JOY to athleisure pieces with its bright prints and rich hues. We’re even feeling a little inspired to match with our BFF! Visit their website here.
2. Mess in a Bottle
Black-owned @messinabottle dropped a limited-edition Queen Jacket in June that we’re crazy about, and we stand 100% behind their mission to “create MESSages that evoke change, give a voice to the voiceless, and create a community of unapologetically authentic humans.” Visit their website here.
3. CultureFit
@culturefitclothing is a brand creating globally-inspired activewear that reflects the founders’ West African culture. They’ve even created matching yoga mats to pair with their apparel collection. Brilliant! See all of their offerings on their website here.
4. Emmalyn Love
As we stock up on sundresses that will take us through summer, we have to introduce you to fashion brand @shop.emmalynlove, founded by Liberian-born fashion blogger and mom, Emmalyn Love Fully. Her designs are both beautiful and affordable! See for yourself here.
This blog post features only 4 Black-owned fashion brands to follow– there are many more on our Instagram feed. You can also join us back here next month when we feature our July picks! #supportblackbusiness
June 29, 2021 6 Popular Labels You Can Find at Crossroads
Shopping secondhand does not limit your access to coveted brands. In fact, you’ll find them at prices considerably lower than original retail. Want some examples? Today, we’re sharing 6 popular labels you can find at Crossroads.
We can’t guarantee we’ll have them on-hand every day, as our inventory changes daily, but you should know that stopping into our stores regularly can connect you with some of these favorites.
1. Off-White
Yep, you heard us right. The popular label makes appearances in our stores from time to time.
2. Staud
We all love this handbag label with the design elements you can recognize from across a room.
3. Converse
Including all of the fun collaborations too, like Golf Le Fleur and Andy Warhol!
4. Opening Ceremony
It’s approaching 20 years on the scene and still holding a place in our hearts.
5. Nike
A staple brand in our closet for as long as we can remember.
6. Fenty
A piece by Fenty is a guaranteed standout piece.
These 6 popular labels you can find at Crossroads are only a small edit of the ones available in our stores. We could continue the list with Everlane, Reformation, Adidas, Supreme, etc. To see the latest labels and styles hitting our sales floors, you can count on Instagram feeds like our main and regional ones to keep you up-to-date. Or stop in on the regular!
June 24, 2021 Secondhand Designer Handbags We Think You’ll Love
Consider it a commitment we take seriously: we carry secondhand designer handbags we think you’ll love.
Why? Because sustainable fashion customers like you tend to value quality investment pieces that will last for years, or decades. A designer handbag is one of those fashion items you’ll get lots of mileage from. You may even hand it down one day!
You can always keep an eye on the latest designer handbags in our stores by following our regional Instagram accounts, but I know you always like a good round-up of some of them featured across our stores. I’ve selected only a few to show you below.
Remember that you can trust our in-store buyers to carefully assess designer pieces for authenticity. In fact, we even wrote a few authentication guides you can reference for labels like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci.
Handbags & Shoulder Bags
Gucci Broadway Pearly Bee Embellished Bag, $1895, Sacramento Store
Louis Vuitton, $895, Roseville Store
Louis Vuitton: Alma, $650; Vintage Wallet, $275, Irvine Store
Vivienne Westwood, $120, Fillmore St., San Francisco Store
Quilted Gucci Handbag, $175, Sacramento Store
Prada Plaid Nylon Bag, $750, Blossom Hill, San Jose Store
Fanny Packs & Crossbody Bags
Supreme, $37.50, Fillmore St., San Francisco Store
Fenty x Puma Crossbody, $145, Dallas Store
Dior Crossbody, $850, Irvine Store
If you’re looking for a designer handbag, tote, or crossbody, visit any of our store locations and take a peek behind the counter to see what we have for you. Some stores even carry so much designer merchandise you’ll find special glass cases of them! We buy designer pieces in our stores too. You can learn about consigning with us here.
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June 22, 2021 It’s Raining Bucket Hats This Summer
Okay, maybe it’s not raining so much on these long, hot days, but it’s definitely raining bucket hats this summer. And you know how much we love summer hats. See here for some past evidence.
There’s nothing but pros when you consider a bucket hat, and we have the proof. It’s super portable (and recovers quickly from being crushed in your tote bag with a frisbee and watermelon), it keeps the sun off your face like your mother taught you, and it’s usually made of lightweight cotton, the ideal summer fabric. There’s also the versatility to wear it with a diverse range of clothing, from swimwear to dresses to shorts.
For some bucket hat inspiration of your own, keep scrolling and see how people all over the world are wearing them these days. We think we’ll have you convinced.
It’s raining bucket hats this summer and we’re sold. We plan to pick them up in a number of different colors to match all our summer looks. Are you on board too? If so, we want to see! Share your bucket hat looks on Instagram and tag us @crossroadstrading. You may find yourself featured on our brand feed this summer.
