SUSTAINABILITY Meets LUXURY at DoubleTake
By Melissa Sorge, photos by Dan Epstein
The average person can’t afford to pay top dollar to add brand-new Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes and other luxury brand products to their wardrobe. In fact, even updating one’s wardrobe with less luxurious brands can be a stretch for some people.
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owever, there is a way to achieve both goals without breaking the bank. DoubleTake, a sustainable luxury boutique located in Short Hills and Red Bank offers like-new luxury brands at reasonable prices that the average person can afford. As a luxury consignment shop, DoubleTake is reducing the environmental footprint of clothing by upcycling like-new luxury items to interested buyers. “The goal is to upcycle luxury designer pieces in a responsible way where they gain a new life without creating a new carbon footprint,” says store owner Marci Kessler. According to Kessler, “upcycling ensures that luxury items can be worn for more than one occasion or one season.” continued on page 22
Founder Marci Kessler 20
Vicinity Magazine
May 2021
