Edited by Laura Rote
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Shopping & Style
Crossroads Trading
Krispyfringe Vintage Pretty thrifty Find the fall looks you’ve been
searching for at some of the city’s best thrift stores. By Laura Rote
RUFFLES, WHIMSY AND fur that makes heads turn are among the top fall fashion trends this year. But if you’re like most of us, you don’t have the luxury of dropping Benjamins on high-end designer duds (I mean, you gotta pay the rent, right?). Lucky for you, shops from Andersonville to Hyde Park will have you outfitted in fall style in no time—and for way less. That’s right: It’s time to hit the thrift store.
Crossroads Trading U.S. resale fashion store Crossroads Trading
has been around since the ’90s, and at the Andersonville space (opened late last year), you’ll find the same high level of goodies we’ve come to expect: stylish (and only gently used) items from brands like
J.Crew, Kate Spade, Topshop and Michael Kors. This fall, we want the hottest new looks, and it just
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so happens the crew behind Crossroads is searching for them, too. “Fall is everyone’s favorite fashion season, and we’re on the lookout for trends like velvet, high-waisted pants and statement patterns,” says Gina Nowicki, senior marketing manager, adding that the store is always trying to stock classics like leather loafers, moto jackets and faux fur. If you’re selling, check out the guide on the website to see what’s in demand. 5127 N Clark St (872-203-9297, crossroads
trading.com)
Krispyfringe Vintage This West Town showroom offers up some of
the best vintage clothing and accessories in town, with well-organized knickknacks and clever antique finds on its shelves, too. You can check out some of the store’s new arrivals online, and you can always expect warm,
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laid-back service complete with a possible visit from the shop’s friendly pup, Archer. This fall, keep your eyes peeled for ’90s-style velvet chokers and bright, metallic women’s tops at Krispyfringe. 2130 W Chicago Ave (773-710-1006,
krispyfringe.com)
Lost Girls Vintage Since 2013, Lost Girls Vintage has been
rolling through the city in its 1976 RV turned boutique. Guys and gals alike love hopping aboard “Winnie” to shop everything from kimonos and 1950s dresses to Western shirts and leather oxfords. Keep an eye on the Lost Girls Facebook page (facebook .com/lostgirlsvintage) to find out where the Bucktown-based RV is headed next. 2320 N Damen Ave (312-504-3683,
lostgirlsvintage.com)
Silver Umbrella Find new and used on-trend clothing for men
(like classic Ralph Lauren button-downs), women (think Marc Jacobs peep-toe pumps and long, whimsical skirts) and children at this Hyde Park consignment favorite that’s owned by two sisters. You can also shop any time on the store’s eBay page. 5305 S Hyde Park Blvd (773-675-6114, thesilver
umbrella.com)
PHOTOGRAPHS: TOP LEFT, CENTER RIGHT: JACLYN RIVAS; TOP RIGHT: COURTESY CROSSRAODS TRADING
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