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Photo illustration by Allison Richardson Bowman bought her purse at Arizona Trading Co., 734 Massachusetts St. The thrift store buys and sells vintage apparel.
favorite color: orange."
Recessionistas are also selling and buying clothing on eBay to stay within a reasonable budget. Brian Sears, Lawrence senior, says eBay is his means of staying fashion-forward in the current world market, because there is more to choose from there than there is in Kansas City or Lawrence stores.
"I once found a pair of vintage Harley Davidson shoes that were modeled after Nike Dunks from the 1980s," Sears says. "They were pretty out there, but I sold them on eBay for $50."
Tons of vintage kicks and designer threads can be found on eBay for recessionistas dedicated to saving money. It's yet another way for fashion-driven shoppers to maintain their trendy styles.
These shoppers are smart and savvy in our down economy. Some scour the pages of Vogue, Elle and GQ and keep up on trends while looking for cheaper alternatives that can be found at vintage shops and stores that offer designer looks at a discount. You, too, can look like a million bucks without spending a million just by changing the way you shop.
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