Current Boutique is a cool new place to find trendy fashions at a fair price in the funky Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia. Current Boutique features high quality, gently used name brand clothing sold on consignment as well as new clothing and accessories hand picked from distributors in Los Angeles and New York. At Current Boutique, shoppers will find designer wear, jeans, great basics, and irresistible one-of-a-kind pieces.
Savvy shoppers appreciate buying name brands at a discount as well as selling fashionable clothing they no longer wear. This is why modern consignment, or thrifting, is so popular. Current Boutique capitalizes on this concept by offering something different than the dull, poorly organized second hand shops most are familiar with. Current Boutique was carefully designed and decorated just as a Georgetown or SoHo boutique. "I had a vision for the space and handpicked the colors and artwork, I wanted it to be fresh and modern," said Carmen Lopez, the owner of Current Boutique and a D.C. native. "Presentation is important. Most new shoppers are shocked to discover that Current Boutique is a consignment shop."
Current Boutique is also unique because of its inventory. Current Boutique only accepts name brand, gently used clothing for consignment in order to ensure everything they offer is fresh and in style. Ms. Lopez stands behind the counter passing fashion judgment as she sifts through each consigner's items. "You have to know the brands and have a good eye for quality," says Ms. Lopez. She and her staff decide which items to accept for consignment and not everything makes the cut. The result from this attention to detail is an amazing selection of items that is always changing.
The payoff for shoppers from Current Boutique's unique location, classy layout and meticulous product selection is high fashion at a reasonable price. Designer jean brands such as Citizen of Humanity, James, Joes and Seven are all available for prices in the mid-$ 50s. Dresses from makers such as BCBG, Diane Von Furstenberg and Betsy Johnson can all be found for under $ 100. Also, casual wear from brands like Banana Republic, Gap and Abercrombie are plentiful and can be purchased for a third of the retail price.
An added bonus to Current Boutique shoppers is that consignment is eco-friendly. "People like the fact that consignment shopping is good for the environment -- they're recycling clothes" says Ms. Lopez. Current Boutique's business model encourage clothing-swapping as a means of protecting the environment as opposed to simply discarding unwanted items. Shoppers can use their consigned items for store credit or receive a check at the end of 90 days. If the clothing is not sold, Current Boutique donates it to a local Arlington, Virginia charity.
Asked why she started Current Boutique Ms. Lopez offered that, "Many women I know are constantly balancing their personal finances and the urge to splurge. With Current Boutique, I've created an outlet for a woman's need for retail therapy while leaving them feeling stylish and guilt free."
Current Boutique is located at 2529 Wilson Boulevard between the Courthouse and Clarendon metro stations. For store hours, visit Current Boutique's website at http://www.currentboutique.com.
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