[sohoxchic]

does anyone know any good vintage and thrift shops?

[JJohnson]

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Originally Posted by sohoxchic does anyone know any good vintage and thrift shops?

There is a store up north called Flashy Trash. They sell really old vinatage designer clothing: versace...etc...i dont really know anything else though Im more into the newer stores and stuff

[sohoxchic]

^thanks

[JJohnson]

Ya! Ur welcome

[JJohnson]

Some ppl have been telling me that there are outlets. I didnt really understand, but someone said that there was a prada outlet up north. Does anyone else know if there are more outlets and can some1 also explain the concept of an outlet? Is the stuff there fake?

[EdK]

not fake, that would be illegal and the store wouldnt exist. outlets is merchandise from past seasons that didn't sell also some outlets have clothes which are specifically given to them only because there might be a defect. sometimes when you buy clothes youll find an inspection paper, someone inspects the clothes right after its made and if that person decides theres something wrong with it, itll be a reject and sent to an outlet.

[JJohnson]

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Originally Posted by EdK not fake, that would be illegal and the store wouldnt exist. outlets is merchandise from past seasons that didn't sell also some outlets have clothes which are specifically given to them only because there might be a defect. sometimes when you buy clothes youll find an inspection paper, someone inspects the clothes right after its made and if that person decides theres something wrong with it, itll be a reject and sent to an outlet.

Oh ok now i get it, ok do designers have outlets especially for their clothes? Like someone told me there was a Prada outlet in Chicago, but i would expect it just to be a normal store that sells many designers

[AlexN]

^Each designer has their own outlet store. Maybe you're thinking of an outlet mall.

[JJohnson]

hmmm....Im not sure. I know that there are outlet malls around here, but someone specifically mentioned a Prada outlet in Chicago...is there a way i can find out about all outlets from designers? Do they post the addresses online?

[EdK]

theres an outlet mall in aurora http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=63 ive been there before, its pretty crappy, dont let some of the brand names fool you

[EdK]

I dont think theres a prada outlet in chicago, if you like prada why dont you hit up the prada boutique on oak street when the sales start, i dont think many people buy anything from there, youll probably have a good assortment to choose from since you seem like youd be a larger size. sometimes you can get a better deal on stuff on sale rather then going to a specific designers outlet store.

[JJohnson]

Oh yea I know about the one in Aurora...i went past it when I was on my way to my sisters house. I saw some Tommy Hilfiger, Theory, and DKNY I think. I doubt Prada fits me lol the bigger sizes goes first, plus its an Italian cut. Im too big lol...but thx ne wayz

[EdK]

^ then why are you trying to find a prada outlet if it doesnt fit you in the first place? and ive never heard of the biggest sizes in prada selling out first, that is totally unheard of.

[melt977]

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Originally Posted by EdK ^ then why are you trying to find a prada outlet if it doesnt fit you in the first place? and ive never heard of the biggest sizes in prada selling out first, that is totally unheard of.

He's just checking how much the designers value Chicago...

[JJohnson]

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Originally Posted by EdK ^ then why are you trying to find a prada outlet if it doesnt fit you in the first place? and ive never heard of the biggest sizes in prada selling out first, that is totally unheard of.

I wasnt going to do there to shop, I just wanted to know if one existed because some1 told me about it. I dont even wear designer things, im just really into it