customers . Featuring designers such as Chanel , Louis Vuitton , Valentino , Brioni and more , the store sells a plethora of high-end items .
OnQueStyle has a wide range of clothes , shoes and accessories , plus a sale section with reasonably priced upscale items just waiting to be bought . Recent finds include a Chanel quilted lambskin bag and Christian Dior sneakers . Bellissima Consignment Boutique , which has been open for more than 20 years , sells designer items from brands like Alexander McQueen , Burberry and Hermes . Styles for every occasion and hidden gems — like a limited edition Chanel Cruise nautical quilted crossbody purse in orange lambskin — have been discovered at Bellissima .
Newer to the local scene , The RealReal — which is one of the largest sustainability-focused designer consignment companies — opened its Lido Marina Village shop in 2021 , adding to its roster of more than a dozen retail locations across the U . S . Founded in 2011 by Julie Wainwright , The RealReal focuses on encouraging a circular economy in terms of clothes , handbags and fine jewelry .
“ Sometimes when people want to be sustainable , they don ’ t know where to start ,” says Newport Beach store manager Chelsea Bennett-Johnson , who has been involved in the fashion industry for 17 years . “ Resale is a way for customers to pay it forward . If they no longer wear an item , they can put the item back in rotation , keeping it out of landfill and giving shoppers an opportunity to … [ buy ] resale instead of in the primary market . The product [ s ] we sell … [ are ] phenomenal , and we have access to this incredible inventory because of our consignors .”
Secondhand stores also help to “ spark the conversation about resale and educate consumers ,” Bennett-Johnson adds . Combining fashion , sustainability and luxury , The RealReal serves a purpose for its community . And the Newport location ’ s high level of foot traffic is bolstered by word-of-mouth recommendations that help introduce people to this approach to shopping .
The product authentication process is integral to The RealReal ’ s success . Using both technology and experts to ensure that items are not knockoff pieces , customers are given multiple ways to engage in selling and buying .
The RealReal notes a rise in customers over the past few years to more than 34 million members in early 2024 . Its consignment stores strive to keep luxury and unique pieces in circulation and out of landfills . At the same time , they aim to maintain original craftsmanship and sell items at a reasonable price , especially when it comes to
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