Film TV Clothes Memrobilia Charity Shop

Hi

Are there any good charity shops (or similar) in New York where the studios and wealthy get rid of their clothing?

Thanks in advance

Film TV Clothes Memrobilia Charity Shop

No studios, but yes to good charity shops. We call them Thrift Shops , resale shops, consignment stores.

Here%26#39;s a list of thrift shops

http://www.thensome.com/thrift.htm

This is copied from NY Magazine on resale/consignment shops

designer consignment shops

Beacon%26#39;s Closet

This chic shop is especially popular with stylists looking for a turn-around on post-shoot garb. There%26#39;s a great selection of used or vintage pieces, hip downtown basic, and high-end designer names. On any given trip you can score such finds as a Calvin Klein dress for $40, a Martin Margiela tank top for $10, or a pair of Dries van Noten boots for $20.

鈥?88 N. 11th St., between Berry St. and Wythe Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-486-0816

鈥?220 Fifth Ave., between Union and President Sts., Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-230-1630; beaconscloset.com

Designer Resale Corp.

Make sure you pay attention to the color-coded items, because merchandise is reduced by 20 percent after 30 days and by half after 60 days. Keep that in mind as you%26#39;re skimming the racks loaded with Joseph Abboud (suits are $195), Chanel, and Armani.

鈥?324 E. 81st St., between First and Second Aves.; 212-734-3639

鈥?Gentlemen%26#39;s Resale Clothing, 322 E. 81st St., between First and Second Aves.; 212-734-2739

鈥?Designer Resale Too, 311 E. 81st St., between First and Second Aves.; 212-734-3639; resaleclothing.net

Encore Designer

The first New York City shop of its kind, Encore was founded in 1954 as a place for ladies-who-lunch to unload their old clothes for a bit of cash. Most things here are less than two years old and cost a fraction of what they once did. A recent trip uncovered a black Donna Karan blazer ($125), a Jil Sander cashmere jacket ($300), and a big Tod%26#39;s bag ($550).

鈥?1132 Madison Ave., between 84th and 85th Sts., 2nd fl.; 212-879-2850, encoreresale.com

Ina

Ina scores barely worn (if ever) styles by the hottest designers -- Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Comme des Gar脕ons -- from local models and fashion insiders and passes them on for less than half the original prices. Look for Burberry raincoats (under $200), Prada and Gucci evening dresses (from $200 to $400), Calvin Klein tops, and Versace pants.

鈥?21 Prince St., between Mott and Elizabeth Sts.; 212-334-9048.

鈥?101 Thompson St., between Prince and Spring Sts.; 212-941-4757

鈥?208 E. 73rd St. between Second and Third Aves.; 212.249.0014

鈥?Ina Men, 262 Mott St., between Prince and Houston Sts.; 212-334-2210; inanyc.com

There are even more than this. ;)

Film TV Clothes Memrobilia Charity Shop

Here%26#39;s the one I like:

City Opera Thrift Shop, 222 East 23rd St.

It can be hit or miss depending on who%26#39;s donating, but it is a lot of fun. The people who tend to donate to are dowagers of the arts and teh City Opera and they show up with a taxi full of expensive stuff to donate and then ask to be reimbursed for their cab fare (which they are).

I just find that...amusing...

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