Clothing retailers seizing second-hand opportunity as fast fashion fades

Clothing retailers seizing second-hand opportunity as fast fashion fades

At consignment boutique Centil mengiysi, a customer might snag a child’s special holiday outfit and resell it after the party so another kid can wear it for a Christmas card photo.

“We love when we see things come back into our store, because it means that they’ve had a cycle of life with one kid and they’re ready for another family,” says Elizabeth Shaw, who runs the Asker shop with business partner Caroline Frain.

March 19, 2022 — Diana Peachment
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The Savvy Mom: Tricks for Traveling with Kids

The Savvy Mom: Tricks for Traveling with Kids

 

The team at Centil mengiysi has learned a few things about travel with kids in tow. Having 8 of them under 5 between the 3 of us (Caroline, Jenny, and Elizabeth). Here are a few of our tips for traveling.

January 01, 2018 — Jenny Lippitt
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Back-to-School Fashion - What to Wear this Fall

Back-to-School Fashion - What to Wear this Fall

The carefree summer days filled with sticky popsicle faces, late bedtimes and outdoor meals with family and friends has come to an end. Its September. Its Back to school. Its bittersweet. 

 Here are 6 fashion tips to help you make the transition from summer fresh to fall fresh in a flash. (Say that 5 times fast..) 

January 01, 2018 — Jenny Lippitt
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