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Make a Fashion Statement with Less Carbon Footprint

BY: ELAINE BONNEAU | Director, Downtown Inc

A savvy fashionista knows that fashion is cyclical - classics never go out of style and great trends eventually come back around. Shopping consignment and resale is a smart way to score fab fashions at an affordable price, and it’s environmentally friendly. It reduces greenhouse emissions and water usage from production and shipping and reduces the number of clothing items that are burned or sent to landfills each year. Downtown York is home to several consignment, resale and vintage clothing shops, all in close walking distance.

Check out these featured shops, where you’re sure to discover an Instagram-worthy, eco-friendly fashion find.

Artemis Vintage Market

113 S. Duke Street

Artemis Vintage Market is a multi- vendor and consignment vintage and antique market. It’s the perfect combination of everything nostalgic, groovy, and truly unique, and the vast selection offers styles for all shoppers. Each consigned item at Artemis Vintage has its own flare which can be seen through handmade pieces like baby items and hand-crafted candles, artwork like the skateboard grip tape in the skate shop, or vintage finds like a mid-mod record player.

PHOTO CREDIT: Artemis Vintage Market

Boho Bella

49 N. Beaver Street

Boho Bella is a vibrant boutique store featuring the best in vintage + new goods for your home, fashion, art, jewelry and boho styles. Think vintage summer dinner party dresses and boho chic styles, plus retro table settings and décor to make the look complete.

PHOTO CREDIT: Boho Bella

M.elene

22 S. Beaver Street

M.elene is the newest boutique on the block in the Market District, offering an assortment of designer and iconic vintage pieces. It’s where Breakfast at Tiffany’ s meets Great Gatsby, with versatile everyday pieces mixed in.

My Girlfriend’s Wardrobe

38 N. Beaver Street

My Girlfriend's Wardrobe has 200 items on the floor at all times with 400 pieces in processing, like Louis Vuitton handbags, Jimmy Choo pumps, Free People denim, and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. You can shop in person or online at mygirlfriendswaredrobe.net. Check out the Friday Facebook Live for the newest arrivals.

Pardon My French

33 N. Beaver Street

Pardon My French is a fun mix of vintage and new home decor, accessories and clothing. The shop has a great selection of giftware, including tea towels, mugs and other décor with humorous, witty quotes and localisms. There’s also a wonderful selection of artwork and jewelry. Be sure to check out the very dapper men’s section, which includes an assortment of neck ties, including exquisite bow ties, shoes, dress shirts and more.

Revolt Style Studio

26 N. Beaver Street

Revolt Style Studio features a curated selection of vintage clothing, accessories & home goods. The clothing selection is a mixture of eclectic statement pieces & versatile everyday-wear with a focus on wearable vintage that can be incorporated into a modern wardrobe. Revolt Style Studio also supports local & small businesses by carrying a selection of handmade and artisan goods from designers and makers from around the York area and beyond.

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