Fashion Gems at Garage Sales

The Hidden Gems of Garage Sales: A Thrift Shopper's Paradise

Garage sales, also known as yard sales or tag sales, have long been a cherished tradition in communities around the world. These sales involve individuals or families opening up their garages, yards, or driveways to sell a variety of items they no longer need. In recent times, garage sales have become hotspots for finding pre-owned clothing, shoes, and fashion accessories, attracting both bargain hunters and savvy entrepreneurs looking to resell these treasures. In this article, we will explore what garage sales are, their appeal for finding used fashion items, tips for successful fashion hunting, and the pros and cons of shopping for clothing at garage sales.

What Is a Garage Sale?

A garage sale is a localized event where individuals or households sell used or unwanted items, typically from their garage, front yard, or driveway. This communal activity allows sellers to declutter their homes while providing buyers with an opportunity to find pre-owned items at a fraction of their original cost.

Why Are Garage Sales Ideal for Fashion Finds?

a. Affordability and Value

Garage sales offer incredible affordability, making them a prime destination for thrifty shoppers seeking budget-friendly fashion options. Buyers can discover stylish clothing and accessories at significantly reduced prices compared to retail.

Fashion E-commerce Trends

The fashion industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades, driven by shifting consumer behaviors and technological advancements. The rise of fashion e-commerce has been a key driver of this transformation. In this article, we will explore how clothing retail has changed over the past several decades and delve into the trending e-commerce methods that are reshaping the industry. We will also discuss how clothing companies can harness these trends to enhance their business.

A Brief Evolution of Clothing Retail

Brick-and-Mortar Dominance (Pre-2000s):

Before the digital age, clothing retail was synonymous with brick-and-mortar stores. Shoppers would visit physical stores to browse and make purchases. Catalog shopping was another option, albeit less popular.

Era of E-commerce (2000s):

The advent of the internet brought about the first wave of e-commerce. Online shopping platforms like Amazon and eBay emerged, offering a wide range of products, including clothing. Early concerns about security and fit deterred some fashion shoppers, but these hurdles gradually diminished.

Fashion E-commerce Trends

The fashion industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades, driven by shifting consumer behaviors and technological advancements. The rise of fashion e-commerce has been a key driver of this transformation. In this article, we will explore how clothing retail has changed over the past several decades and delve into the trending e-commerce methods that are reshaping the industry. We will also discuss how clothing companies can harness these trends to enhance their business.

A Brief Evolution of Clothing Retail

Brick-and-Mortar Dominance (Pre-2000s):

Before the digital age, clothing retail was synonymous with brick-and-mortar stores. Shoppers would visit physical stores to browse and make purchases. Catalog shopping was another option, albeit less popular.

Era of E-commerce (2000s):

The advent of the internet brought about the first wave of e-commerce. Online shopping platforms like Amazon and eBay emerged, offering a wide range of products, including clothing. Early concerns about security and fit deterred some fashion shoppers, but these hurdles gradually diminished.

Fashion E-commerce Trends

The fashion industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades, driven by shifting consumer behaviors and technological advancements. The rise of fashion e-commerce has been a key driver of this transformation. In this article, we will explore how clothing retail has changed over the past several decades and delve into the trending e-commerce methods that are reshaping the industry. We will also discuss how clothing companies can harness these trends to enhance their business.

A Brief Evolution of Clothing Retail

Brick-and-Mortar Dominance (Pre-2000s):

Before the digital age, clothing retail was synonymous with brick-and-mortar stores. Shoppers would visit physical stores to browse and make purchases. Catalog shopping was another option, albeit less popular.

Era of E-commerce (2000s):

The advent of the internet brought about the first wave of e-commerce. Online shopping platforms like Amazon and eBay emerged, offering a wide range of products, including clothing. Early concerns about security and fit deterred some fashion shoppers, but these hurdles gradually diminished.

Fuel & Inflation Charge Effect on Fashion Industry

Amazon announced on April 13, 2022 that they would be implementing a 5% fuel & inflation surcharge to help offset rising costs.  They will not be adding this cost direct to consumers as the fees will be charges given to third-party sellers who utilize Amazon's fulfillment services.  Although the charge is not direct to the consumer, the odds are rather good that the third party sellers will increase their cost to consumers.

How will this fuel & inflation charge effect the fashion industry?

Hottest Holiday Gifts

What are the hottest holiday gifts this year?

Please say a clothing, footwear, or fashion accessory item!

• If you are thinking that a new car or mobile phone will be the best gift idea this year, please leave this website immediately.

Obviously, purchasing clothes or shoes for the holiday gift giving season would be one of your smarter decisions made this year.  Although we can't guarantee it 100%, we are pretty sure that your friends & family would simply love to receive new clothes from you.  Just be careful to purchase the proper size, or be certain to keep the receipt.

Lola and the Boys Children's Fashion

It’s not every day that an 11-year-old gets to design a clothing line – but that’s the story behind online boutique Lola and the Boys, where former Ford model Irina Ovrutsky and her daughter/child model Lola collaborate to create distinctive but affordable clothes for fashionistas from toddlers to tweens. 

Featuring everything from boy’s harem pants covered in stars to gossamer-like lace dresses and fun mother/daughter-designed prints (think doodles, emojis and ice cream cones), the collection also includes baby wear, Mommy and Me options, and bomber jackets like the best-selling $51 satin number adorned with a unicorn surrounded by flowers and butterflies.

Parenthood is busy. It’s hard to find the time to search for the perfect party dress or new pair of pants for your little ones. That’s where Lola + the Boys comes in.  They do the hard work of hand selecting the latest and greatest in children’s fashion, so it’s easy for you to find looks that you love. 

Below are a few examples of what can be found at this trendy children's fashion boutique.

Lola and the Boys Children's Fashion Boutique

Forget plain blue jeans and lookalike tees. Former Ford model Irina Ovrutsky designs funky clothes for toddlers to tweens and sells them in her online boutique Lola and the Boys – named after her 10-year-old daughter and younger sons. 

From $29 boys’ harem pants covered in stars to a $51 satin bomber jacket featuring a unicorn surrounded by flowers and butterflies, the collection is as unique as each child – and just as fun.

Barely a year after launching, the site is getting orders from as far away as the UK, Japan and Australia – testimony to the fact that Ovrutsky is filling a gap in the child’s clothing market with the help of her own children, who frequently make suggestions in the all-in-the-family business. Looks vary in style from boho-chic to rocker-cool to suit different tastes and moods.

Shop for children's fashion at www.lolaandtheboys.com

Thank you for taking the time to read this kids fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this fashion blog post to be enjoyable. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Fashion Boutiques of Interest for Summer 2016

A few online fashion boutiques we thought you would find to be of interest.  A few jewelry shops as well.

ALICE'S PIG 

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER

MOLLY BRACKEN  

DARLING   

AN OLD SOUL JEWELRY  

LEAH ALEXANDRA   

B COLLECTION 

LANOOSH  

EBERJEY

We hope you enjoy.

Magpies & Peacocks on House Account

Magpies & Peacocks, non-profit 501c3 design house, is officially open for business on the popular luxury goods app House Account – the national House Account team reached out to the organization to be its first charity collaborator. M&Ps will offer curated capsule collections of its popular custom made, vintage or up-cycled accessories, small luxury and interiors goods. The sales from their e-boutique will directly benefit their arts education program 'Catwalks & Classrooms.' Magpies & Peacocks mission is to create an environment for positive change by nurturing arts education, keeping fashion out of landfill, and giving back to the community. 

Fashion Advertising Goes Crazy

I am about to point out to you a new trend in advertising that may blow your mind.  It is the concept of clothing stores driving web traffic to their competitors websites.  Am I nuts, or does that concept sound off the wall.

Fashion advertising is not what it once was?  In the past it was rather simple. Clothing companies would advertise in fashion magazines, news papers, on the radio, and billboards.  The very large apparel companies would advertise on television.

Along came the internet and the game changed.  The world of fashion advertising expanded into an entirely new realm of possibilities.   The industry continued to advertise with traditional methods, but at the same time began to advertise in ways that one would almost consider to be crazy.  

A prime example of border line insanity is the concept of clothing stores placing advertisements on their own websites for "other" clothing stores.

Below is an example of advertisements on the Macy's website March 15, 2016. Toward the bottom of this clothing retailers page they have advertisements linking to TheLimited.com, Lands End, Zulily, and others.  Although I am not an expert, I believe those other companies are competitors of Macy's.  You can click below to enlarge the image.  

Macy's is not the only fashion company taking part in such activities.  Below is a page from JCPenney March 15, 2016.  You will see toward the bottom of the image the Google ads, which potentially link viewers away to the Chadwicks, Blair, Shopsteal, and other websites.

It is important to note that the Google ads that appear on the Macy's & JCPenney website will most likely rotate to different companies.  These retailers possibly set the filters to exclude some key competitors, but I am really not sure if they actually utilize that feature.  Even if they do filter out some of the other competitive boutiques, they are clearly linking to competition as illustrated in the images above.

Let's keep in mind that other apparel retailers are utilizing similar strategies, so I am really not trying to pick on Macy's and JCP.  They are simply the first two that I noticed this evening.

Is this sort of fashion industry advertising genius or foolish?  Do you think that we need to put the marketing department into straight jackets?

The real question with this sort of advertising is, "are retailers simply grasping for earnings because they are not converting enough viewers into buyers on their own site?"  In other words, are they forced to try and earn advertising revenue because they are not making enough sales revenue?  

The concept being, some websites have tons of traffic, but are possibly not converting enough "viewers" into "shoppers" (buyers).  Rather than simply watch viewers enter the site and then leave with out any sort of earnings, it may be better to earn advertising commission by sending the viewer else where.

Is this method of earning money from a retail web site a sign of weakness or intelligence?

You may also have interest in viewing our recent article about some of the American Apparel advertisements.

Learn more about fashion marketing in our terminology section.

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Amazon Private Label Fashion

Is it true that Amazon is pushing forward to expand a private label apparel program?

Amazon has reportedly launched seven private label fashion brands and up to 1,800 new products ranging from men's suits to women's accessories to children's clothing.  Its own trademarked brands include Franklin & Freeman, Franklin Tailored, North Eleven, Scout + Ro and Society New York.

Engadget reported, “Trademark searches reveal that Amazon owns the trademarks on the brands, and it recently posted job listings hinting that it may start its own clothing line.” View the entire Engadget Amazons Private Label Fashion article. 

It has been reported that Amazon makes a higher profit on apparel then on electronics.  However, only approximately 15 percent of Amazon's active customers ever buy clothing and accessories on the site.  Clearly Amazon wants to increase the amount of fashion sold on the site.

The Engadget article also mentions that Amazon has “partnered with fashion brands like LaCoste, Camper and DKNYC. However, the company's VP of fashion, Jeff Yurcisin, said at a retail clothing show last year that "when we see gaps, when certain brands have actually decided for their own reasons not to sell with us, our customer still wants a product like that."  For that point of view, we'd expect many of Amazon's private label products to be in the same style as certain name brands.”

It appears that Amazon hasn't promoted the apparel venture as of yet.  Most likely they are getting organized more before official marketing campaigns launch (if any).

Amazon has also been scooping up online fashion stores, like ShopBop, MyHabit, and EastDane.

How will the Amazon private label fashion growth impact the apparel industry?

Learn more about private label apparel in our terms section.

View some of the Amazon private label fashion brands Franklin & Freeman, Franklin Tailored, North Eleven, Scout + Ro and Society New York.

For further research, you may want to read the following news articles:

Amazon 7 Private Label Brands (Business Insider)

Amazon Hiring for Private Label Fashion Brands (Business Insider)

Amazon Direct Private Label Push (WWD)

Amazon Fashion Brand (Fortune)

Amazon Private Label Brand (Racked)

The trademarked brands range from women's scarves and cold weather gear (North Eleven) to women's workwear (Lark & Ro) to a new source for draped cardigans (James & Erin). Also shop clothes for kids (Scout + Row), men's shoes (Franklin & Freeman), and $250 men's suits (Franklin Tailored).

Here is a bit more about some of the Amazon private label apparel collections:

Lark & Ro is for women constantly on the move, who want to look stylishly pulled together from day to night. Practical yet polished, this brands wardrobe essentials are the perfect solution for those navigating busy mornings, a hectic work schedule, and a full roster of after-hours and weekend events.  Their purpose is to simplify your life by serving up effortless style when you need it most.  The Lark & Ro collections consist of pretty, versatile pieces with a classic yet modern look. We love a great dress because it’s an easy, one-and-done outfit for women on the go. Each season, Lark & Ro offers plenty of choices in figure-flattering shapes, including fit-and-flares, wrap styles, structured sheaths, and more. They pay extra attention to the fine details like beautiful draping and soft pleats, which give their dresses something special.  Lark & Ro is also the busy woman’s resource for seasonal must-haves—from summer tops to winter coats—plus fresh takes on the latest silhouettes. The brand designers source fabrics that will hold up all day, so creasing or wrinkles are a non-issue, and caring for our pieces is a breeze.  Most importantly, they aim to deliver top quality at accessible prices you’ll love, season after season.

Scout + Row for kids.  Scout + Ro outfits girls and boys ages 4 to 14 with confident, comfortable, ready-for-anything clothes, so they can make the most of every hour between breakfast and bedtime.  The Scout + Ro collection is full of soft, easy-to-wear styles that both children and parents will love.  They aim to help curb the craziness of hectic mornings by providing kid-friendly options: Practical, versatile clothing that’s easy for young ones to pull on and off themselves, plus mix-and-match pieces that inspire fun, fresh combinations.  Scout + Ro is not only your go-to clothing resource for daily essentials but also every event on your child’s social calendar. You’ll find casual hoodies, tees, polos, and track pants for school days and play dates, as well as skirts, sweaters, and khakis for music recitals, holiday parties, and other special occasions.  Regardless of whether your kids need lightweight shorts or a cozy cardigan sweaters, you’ll find options in stock year-round to make sure they’re covered and content.  Scout + Row clothes stand out thanks to playful prints, stripes, and bright colors, but the designers also take care to design pieces that won’t be in today, out tomorrow. Scout + Ro also continually strives to provide exceptional value, with high-quality and easy-care fabrics that have the durability to live up to your high-energy, hard-playing kids.

Learn more about these brands and their other brands at the Amazon.com website.  You can also learn more about Amazon clothing here on Apparel Search.

If you would like to shop for other international brands, Amazon offers them as well.

Learn about other fashion brands & designers here on Apparel Search.

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion retailer blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Trade Clothing

Ever wondered how to get clothing without buying it?  No, I don't mean shop lifting from retailers. Rather than purchase clothing with money, you can actually trade your old clothing with other people.

SwapStyle: Swap fashionable clothing and cosmetics with women from all around the world. SwapStyle is the worlds longest standing FREE online fashion swap marketplace. Women from all around the world use swapstyle to swap clothes online and save thousands of $$$ in the process. You can also swap, buy and sell vintage, handmade and second hand designer fashion. There is something to suit everyones style.

ThredUp: thredUP is a fashion resale website for consumers to buy and sell secondhand clothing online. thredUP is part of a larger collaborative consumption movement, which encourages consumers to live in a more collective, sharing economy.

Tradesy: Sell what you own and buy what you want.  Tradesy makes resale fast, simple and stylish - for buyers and sellers.  You can sell anything that's in great condition, from Zara to Louis Vuitton. Tradesy will help enhance your product image to make it look stunning.  When you make a sale, they will send you a pre-paid, pre-addressed shipping kit, complete with beautiful packaging.   Tradesy will deduct a commission from your sale, and you'll receive prompt payment in your Tradesy account after you ship.

TradeUp Clothing : At TradeUp Clothing, they like to keep it simple and to the point. Every item on their website will be exchanged for a 100% even exchange.   You are totally in control, choose to either exchange items for larger sizes OR save up your credits and purchase what you need when you need it.  To see exactly what that entails, you can visit their site to learn more.

You may also want to check out Dig N Swap, Clothing Swap, and Vinted.

Slightly different than the meaning of Fair Trade, but certainly with the right online system, you can make a fair trade.

Barter, trade, and share the joy of fashion.

Recommendations for Spring/Summer 2016

Here are a few of our shopping recommendations for Spring/Summer 2016.  A mix of clothing, footear, jewelry, and fashion accessories.

ASOS.com: is a British online fashion and beauty store. Primarily aimed at young adults, ASOS sells over 850 brands as well as its own range of clothing and accessories.

Aspinal of London shop online for their luxury leather goods & gifts, women's bags, men's bags, wallets, purses, leather luggage and more.

Burberry A tradition of craftsmanship, design and innovation. Explore trench coats, luxury clothing and signature bags, scarves and accessories.  Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house, distributing outerwear, fashion accessories, fragrances, sunglasses, and cosmetics. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks.

Chanel visit the world of CHANEL and discover the latest in Fashion & Accessories, Eyewear, Fragrance & Beauty, Fine Jewelry & Watches.  Chanel S.A. is a French, privately held company owned by Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, who was an early business partner of the couturière Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel. Chanel S.A. is a high fashion house that specializes in haute couture and ready-to-wear clothes, luxury goods and fashion accessories.

Chloé is a French fashion house founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion.  Enter their world for the latest Chloé news, womenswear, bags, #chloeGIRLS and attitudes from the luxury Paris fashion Maison.

Cartier: Société Cartier designs, manufactures, distributes and sells jewellery and watches. Founded in Paris, France in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, the company remained under family control until 1964. The company maintains its headquarters in Paris and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Compagnie Financière Richemont SA.

Gucci is an Italian fashion and leather goods brand, part of the Gucci Group, which is owned by the French holding company Kering. Gucci was founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence in 1921. 

Panerai: Officine Panerai is a luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Compagnie Financière Richemont S.A.. Officine Panerai designs, manufactures, markets and sells watches through authorized dealers and company-owned boutiques worldwide.  Officine Panerai’s collection of in-house movements has a strong aesthetic and functional identity conceived through the excellence of research.

Shanghai Tang offers a unique women and men's fashion. Discover a new elegance, from clothing to accessories and home decoration.  Shanghai Tang is a Hong Kong-based international clothing chain company, founded in 1994 by Hong Kong businessman David Tang. In 1998, Richemont acquired David Tang's controlling stake in the business.

Yves Saint Laurent YSL is a luxury fashion house founded by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Shop the Official Online Saint Laurent store for a wide range of luxury handbags, ready to wear, shoes, leather goods and accessories.

We suggest that you also check the best of 2016 fashion page of our consumer section for additional shopping resources of interest.

You can learn more about some of the fashion companies listed above in our fashion company section.  You can find others in the fashion designer or brands sections.

It might also be a good idea to visit some of the best fashion boutiques in New York.  Yes, we previously wrote a blog post on that subject.

See more trendy fashion on our Pinterest fashion board.

If you have additional suggestions regarding great places to shop this year, please share your thoughts in the comments section.

ClosetBarcode.com Online Fashion Retailer

Independently-owned online clothing retailer ClosetBarcode.com has launched its website and is open for business! The company is proud to offer female shoppers fashion-forward and stylish clothing at affordable prices.

Owned and operated by Michigan-based entrepreneur, Todd Heyboer, ClosetBarcode.com is one of the first shopping websites to offer a series of unique features which include: 1) items made by small and independent fashion designers not easily found in other stores; 2) hand measuring each item to match ClosetBarcode.com’s custom size guide; and 3) independently testing each piece for maximum quality and performance.  ClosetBarcode.com also offers free shipping and easy return shipping on all items (including those on sale), and top-notch customer service.

“Closet Barcode is all about introducing small and independent designers to online female shoppers,” says Todd. “Our collection of tops and handbags are curated from dozens of different designers. We look for designs that have unique details that set them apart from other mass-produced clothing and handbag brands.”  

Tops range from $20.00 to $40.00 and handbags range from $20.00 to $60.00.

Image above: AMERICAN AUTUMN RED AND BLUE PLAID BUTTON DOWN - The trees start to turn color and the sun sets earlier in the evening. What you need is the perfect button down long sleeve shirt. This lightweight blue and red button down is the perfect transition piece for what the next season has in store for you. Perfect for layering with your favorite tank or cami. Sheer. Designed by UNIQ.

Same Day Delivery: Really Fast Fashion

Fast fashion has various meaning in the apparel industry.  If you are interested, you can read about fast fashion in the definitions section.  However, in this post we are talking about “Really Fast Fashion” which is the result of “same day delivery”. 

Same day delivery occurs when you order clothing online and receive it at your home that same exact day.  If you are looking for fast, you can’t get much faster.  Sure, you can shop in a store and have your clothing instantaneously.  But if you wish to shop online, receiving product the exact same day you click the buy button is REALLY fast.

Same-day shipping is not entirely new.  It has been around for a few years.  However, it appears to be improving.  The new trend is in crowdsourcing people to delivery product.  For example, Uber and Deliv.  Will “same day shipping” be the replacement for “free shipping” as the new must-have promotion?  

Shipping clothes, shoes, or fashion accessories to arrive to a consumer the same day it is ordered is obviously complicated and potentially money losing for the retailer.  Many factors come into play with such an undertaking.  A good question is, “do consumers want or need same day service?”.  Sure, it would be nice, but my guess is that the average person is not typically in need of receiving new clothes with such urgency.

Amazon, Kohl’s, Macy’s, and a few other online retailers are experimenting with the concept of same day delivery.  And yes, using drones to fly the merchandise to your house has been considered.  If you own a fashion boutique or work for a large retailer, you may want to investigate the following resources.

UberRush: Uber has developed a same-day delivery program for brick-and-mortar businesses under the name “UberRush.”  When customers are waiting, every minute counts. UberRUSH helps you avoid costly bottlenecks during your busiest hours. You can get as many deliveries on the road as you need. As fast as you need them.  Real-time tracking means you and your customers can always see where the delivery is on the map. This visibility helps make for smoother pickups and dropoffs. No more nervous phone calls from customers.  UberRUSH integrates with platforms like Shopify and Clover so you can build deliveries right into your day-to-day operations.  No need to worry about complicated set-up or installation.

Kohl’s Same Day Shipping: Kohl's said it would offer same-day deliveries in Boston, Brooklyn/Queens, Los Angeles, Miami, Northern New Jersey, and Philadelphia in the coming weeks.  It had been testing the service in San Francisco, the Bay Area and Chicago.

Amazon Same Day: Prime members in selected areas now receive FREE Same-Day Delivery on qualifying orders over $35.  Amazon has made it simple to find the stuff that you want, and get it on your doorstep before bedtime. Just look for the Prime FREE Same-Day logo on eligible items while shopping, or choose it in the filter menu to see all the items you can get tonight.  Order by noon, and you’ll get it by 9pm, seven days a week.  Or order later in the day with Prime FREE One-Day to get free delivery tomorrow.

FedEx Same Day Shipments: For those times when you can’t afford to wait another day, FedEx SameDay is one of the fastest shipping option available to you.  Reliable door-to-door delivery of your time-sensitive shipments within only hours.

UPS Same Day Service: UPS Express Critical® provides a broad range of urgent and same-day delivery options for lightweight to heavyweight shipments around the world.  UPS can provide you with access to virtually any kind of aircraft or vehicle needed for urgent and same day delivery.  With a full suite of global, urgent and same-day delivery services, they have the ability to optimize solutions for nearly every shipment.  Their experienced team can quickly assess a critical situation, identify transportation alternatives and implement a delivery solution that meets your time and cost requirements.

It is important to note that same day shipping does have time constraints.  The retailer most likely will set a mandatory time deadline.  For example, you may have to have your order into their system by noon to qualify for the same day service.  You would have to review the policy on a case by case basis.

Do you think that in the future all online retailers will provide same day delivery?  Or is this just another fad.

In your opinion, should same day service be provided by all online clothing retailers.

You may want to also read the fast fashion term.  

Thank you for taking the time to read our online fashion store blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Kohl’s Delivers Same Day Fashion

Do you want your fashion purchases to arrive to you the same day you order them online?  Kohl’s has been taking steps to provide such a service.

Orders placed by 1pm will be delivered by 8pm same day.  Orders placed after 1pm will be delivered next day.

Kohl's said it would offer same-day deliveries in Boston, Brooklyn/Queens, Los Angeles, Miami, Northern New Jersey, and Philadelphia in the coming weeks.  It had been testing the service in San Francisco, the Bay Area and Chicago.

* Kohl’s is currently piloting this service (testing this service).  This option may not be available at your location.  Orders placed after 1pm are shipped next day.

** Your order can be shipped to APO/FPO, Alaska and Hawaii destinations via our Standard Ground service only. Our priority options (One, Two- and Same-Day) are not available for these destinations.

Please note that the delivery schedule is subject to change.  You should view their website to view the Kohl’s shipping method options.

https://cs.kohls.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1140/~/shipping-methods

The company said it had tied up with Deliv, an Uber-like startup that contracts drivers to pick up ordered items from stores and malls and deliver them to customers.  Deliv provides same day delivery from top retailers to their customers using a crowd-sourced workforce.  Deliv uses the technology advancements of omni-channel platforms and GPS-enabled smartphones to mobilize their crowd of drivers.  For the first time in history, the fastest and most flexible same-day delivery is now also the cheapest shipping option.

Deliv also handles Macy's same-day delivery across the 17 cities the retailer offers the service.

Learn more about Kohl’s shipping terms or simply start shopping for clothing at their website.

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion retail news blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Curated Fashion Shopping with Lyst and Farfetch

Lyst partners with the world’s greatest designers and stores to bring you the world of fashion in one place.   They then add some clever technology to create a personal shopping experience for each and every Lyst user.  The technology is cool and the layout is clean and easy to navigate, so consumers can discover more of the fashion that they love.

As a member of the Lyst shopping site, you can follow your favorite brands and people to be the first to see the latest looks and lyst items you love.  The system also allows you to receive sale and stock alerts so you are always in the know.

Apparel Search provides the world of fashion in one place, and Lyst provides “amazing fashion for purchase” all in one place.

You may want to also learn more about the clothes shopping site Farfetch.  Founded in 2008, with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Porto, Farfetch showcases over 1000 labels and is dedicated to supporting independent fashion and to the cultural diversity that comes from uniting the perspectives of hundreds of different buyers, each with their own unique style and vision.  Farfetch delivers an interesting shopping experience. Discover the latest in designer fashion for men and women straight from boutiques around the world.  The independent boutiques within their community have been carefully selected for their forward-thinking attitude, unique approach to merchandising and diversity of brands.  They are located everywhere from Paris, New York and Milan to Bucharest, Riyadh and Seattle, but united in one e-commerce website.  When you order through Farfetch, your order is delivered directly from the boutique to your door. 

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion shopping blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Filene’s Basement is Back

Filene’s Basement is back.  At least back online.

Filene’s Basement was founded in Boston in 1909 on the crazy idea that quality fashion should be available to everyone.  Shopping there was the ultimate treasure hunt.  You never knew what you were going to find, but knew it would be fabulous, and at an awesome price.  When the doors of the last Filene’s Basement store closed in 2011, it left a big hole in the hearts of fashion-lovers around the country.  Fortunately for fashionistas, Filene’s Basement is back.  Not the same as in the past, but definitely back in the retail space.

Now Filene’s Basement is back exclusively online, and they are still all about helping you find whatever it is that makes you, you.  This time around they don’t have retail stores, but they have more product, more fashion brands, and a personalized shopping experience that helps shoppers find exactly what they are looking for.  If you are looking to find something new at a reasonable price, give the new online version of Filene’s Basement a try.

You may want to read our Filene’s Basement Re-opening article from the end of August.

Digital Commerce Platform for Jessica Simpson Collection

Sequential Brands Group, Inc. announced on September 10, 2015 a partnership with Delivery Agent, Inc., the market leader in turning audiences into customers for leading global brands, to power digital commerce for the Jessica Simpson brand.

For the first phase of the launch, which is set to debut with the 10^th Anniversary of the brand, fans will have the ability to shop Jessica Simpson products via her own branded digital store at www.jessicasimpson.com. Subsequent launches will include shopping through Delivery Agent's Smart TV app, ShopTV®, as well as via social media platforms including Twitter.

"Our consumers and fans have always been our top priority at the Jessica Simpson Collection," said Ms. Simpson. "As we celebrate our 10 year anniversary, I am so excited to be able to offer my fans the opportunity to directly connect with our merchandise.  Shoppers will now be able to visit the Jessica Simpson store online - I personally hand-picked my favorite items for the launch across all categories.  Soon our customers will be able to purchase through buy buttons on the social channels they are using every day."

"As we build the next chapter of the Jessica brand story, it is essential to create an omni-channel experience," said Jameel Spencer, Division President of Fashion & Entertainment at Sequential Brands. "Providing an opportunity to engage directly with the fans, and provide them with exclusive content, while transacting simultaneously, has always been a goal of Jessica's. Through Delivery Agent's platform, we are able to expose her fans to a totally new shopping experience."

Simpson has personally curated a selection of hand-picked items from across the collection for the launch and beyond, including a special 10^th Anniversary capsule collection that will be available to fans around the globe. Delivery Agent is empowering fans to purchase and engage with items from the Jessica Simpson Collection and her favorite styles across platforms and devices, from mobile to television.

"Over the last 10 years, Jessica Simpson has catapulted her lifestyle brand into a billion-dollar fashion-empire by engaging her global fan base, as evidenced by her more than 12 million social media followers on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest," said Mike Fitzsimmons, Delivery Agent CEO. "As a result of this partnership, fans will be able to shop for Jessica Simpson products on the digital platforms they engage with daily."

Founded in 2005, the Jessica Simpson Collection is a signature lifestyle brand, inspired by and designed in collaboration with multi-platinum, award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist and style icon, Jessica Simpson, along with her mother Tina. The growing collection includes products in more than 32 categories including footwear, apparel, accessories, fragrance, a home collection and a line of performance active wear set to launch later this year. For more information, visit http://jessicasimpson.com.

About the Jessica Simpson® Lifestyle Collection

This Collection is inspired by and designed in collaboration with Jessica Simpson, entertainment, music and style icon, along with her mother Tina. This lifestyle collection reflects all that is modern Americana: it is iconic, fashion-forward, accessible, comfortable, timeless and affordable. The product offering spans 32 classifications - including footwear, outerwear, sunglasses, optical frames, handbags and handbag accessories, swimwear, perfume, belts, legwear, scarves/hats/wraps, jewelry, intimates, slippers, cold weather accessories, luggage, dresses, jeanswear, sportswear, athletic and leisure, tween footwear, coats, swimwear, legwear and apparel, activewear, maternity apparel, toddler apparel, baby footwear and home.

The collection, like Jessica herself, is classically familiar, approachable yet inspirational, sexy yet sweet, flirtatious and whimsical, vintage at times, but always of-the-moment. The Jessica Simpson® Lifestyle Collection is currently available in over 3,000 points of distribution globally.

About Sequential Brands Group, Inc.

Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) owns, promotes, markets, and licenses a portfolio of consumer brands in the fashion, active, and lifestyle categories. Sequential seeks to ensure that its brands continue to thrive and grow by employing strong brand management, design and marketing teams. Sequential has licensed and intends to license its brands in a variety of consumer categories to retailers, wholesalers and distributors in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit Sequential's website at: www.sequentialbrandsgroup.com. To inquire about licensing opportunities, please email: newbusiness@sbg-ny.com.

About Delivery Agent, Inc.

Delivery Agent is the market leader in turning audiences into revenue-generating customers for the world's largest brands and media companies. Delivery Agent's proprietary commerce technology allows fans to engage with and transact directly from media - music, advertisements, and television - via personal computer, mobile device or directly through the television. At the same time, Delivery Agent's data analytics engine maximizes revenue potential through audience targeting and optimization. Currently in market with leading broadcasters, record labels, advertisers, MVPDs and smart TV manufacturers, the Delivery Agent platform is deployed by long-term partners NBC, FOX, CBS, HBO, Live Nation, Bravado, Tiger Woods, Pepsi, Visa, Comcast, AT&T, Verizon and Samsung, among others. More information about Delivery Agent is available at www.deliveryagent.com and @deliveryagent.

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