Retro Chic: A Guide to Fabulous Vintage and Designer Resale Shopping in North America and Online
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (998 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1893329151 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Customer said Best shopping guide yet!. This book is fabulous. Not only does it explore (and I use the word "explore" because these listings go way beyond mere addresses and phone numbers) about 500 vintage and contemporary designer resale stores all over the U.S., Canada and Online, but with the information offered on each store (what kind of merchandise is carried, price range, return policy, store owner's personal collections, description of the store itself, etc.), I feel much more confident about shopping for my . I've Found Some New Favorites! I think the mark of a good guidebook is one that can tell you new things about your hometown. Retro Chic is a *great* guidebookbook. I purchased my copy at home in Seattle, and was pleased to see that my favorite retro sources were included -- as well as several new favorites I hadn't heard about before. The information on online resources is also quite helpful, and introduced me to a whole new way of shopping for unique resale fashions. I took Retro Chic with me on a business t. Complete Shopping Guide This book is just fabulous. It is a comprehensive, well thought out shopping guide for anyone who loves clothes. It covers everything from vintage to contemporary designer resale. I love the descriptions of the stores and felt like I really got to know the owners. I look forward to exploring the stores in L.A. as well as on the internet from the comfort of home. This is the only book that I have found with such a thorough listing of stores.
"Retro Chic is the ultimate, in-the-know, guide to finding the good stuff, in stores and online." -- Jan Lindstrom, Daily VarietyThis smart guide to shops all over North America tells you where to find the best buys of yesteryear. -- Travel and Leisure, February 2003
& Canadian cities * favorite haunts of celebs and stylists * Internet thrift shopping * vintange expos across the continent Whether you're on a budget or ready to splurge on mint-condition Givenchy, this is your roadmap to the timeless cool of vintage HCing.. The only comprehensive guide to shopping for vintage and designer resale, including * specific stores in all the major U.S