Where to shop for Palm Beach consignment, thrift bargains
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — From Chanel jackets to Birkin bags and Lilly Pulitzer, consignment stores and even bargain thrift shops in the Palm Beach, Florida, area, have all the labels you love. Here's a guide.
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HIGH-END CONSIGNMENT
In this Feb.
22, 2016 photo, shows a display at the Serendipity consignment store in Boca Raton, Fla. The snowbird's paradise has a thriving high-end consignment market for their designers and ofter barely worn castoffs. (AP Photo/Kelli Kennedy)
—FASHIONISTA PALM BEACH, 298 S. County Road, Palm Beach
The exquisite 1980s floor-length sequined white-and-black Chanel dress that greets visitors at this Palm Beach gem says it all.
The store specializes in high-end women's vintage. It's a must for fashion lovers, even if you aren't looking to buy. Recent finds: an Armani black mink coat with fox collar, $20,000, and an Oscar de la Renta silk strapless lace gown, $3,000.
The store has a large collection of Hermes Birkins and designer shoes, plus fun accessories like black Chanel kidskin gloves adorned with pink stingray designs for $975, a $600 Alexander McQueen lacy knitted dress and túi xách nữ thời trang túi xách nữ thời trang nữ tphcm a $650 Chanel slip dress.
—CLASSIC COLLECTIONS, 118 N.
County Road, Palm Beach
This store recently added an entire room for Chanel, including signature jackets for around $1,250, plus shoes, bags and jewelry. Recent finds included a wide selection of purses (including four Birkins); gowns by Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera; plus vintage Krizia and Mary McFadden.
Fine and túi xách nữ thời trang costume jewelry, including Tiffany, Cartier and Chopard, set the store apart. South Sea baroque pearls were $11,900, a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and gold necklace was $31,995 and a Charles Krypell diamond ring was $6,995.
There's wiggle-room to negotiate higher-end jewelry prices.
—PARADISE LOST, 227 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach
Paradise Lost has three charming stores within walking distance. The high-end boutique carries labels like Chanel, Hermes and Valentino plus rare items like a Louis Vuitton tennis racket cover and a red suede Cartier train case. Recent finds included Chanel shoes around $299, a Hermes silk blouse, $499, and a short Missoni dress, $399, plus lots of St.
John and túi xách nữ thời trang several stunning, reasonably priced evening wear options, including a gold-beaded floor-length Escada dress for $699. At the lower-end boutique, Lilly Pulitzer sweaters were $30 to $70. A furniture and home goods store has tons of Louis Vuitton luggage and unique estate pieces like Mizner chandeliers.