VINTAGE CONSIGNMENTS
1772 Eastern Blvd., Essex / / 410-780-1771 / / Hours: Open noon-6 p.m. Friday and Sunday and by appointment
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High-end fashion shouldn't have to cost a fortune. That's the notion behind a new Essex consignment shop founded by Letitia A. Hill, a sales and marketing director for Max Mara stores in the Eastern U.S.
Her shop is tiny, but Hill says she is focused on quality rather than quantity. So you'll find classic suits by makers like St. John, which would cost $800, available for $320. There are also shoes, boots, bags, hats and other accessories as well as handmade jewelry.
"Being in fashion, you wear a lot of clothes," she explains. "You want a change."
And not every fashion diva has a big budget. So prices range from about $10 to several hundred; sizes range from 2 to 18.
Because it is a consignment shop, the merchandise changes frequently. In addition to St. John, other labels currently in the store include Classiques Entier, and yes, Max Mara. And despite the store's name, "none of it is what you'd call old," Hill says.
Hill, who opened the store in November, expects to expand the hours once she hires a helper.
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