What’s better than adding new pieces to your wardrobe collection? Adding recycled pieces to your wardrobe collection. You still get all the excitement of new clothing, and get to be kind to the environment at the same time (and don’t forget about awesome discounts!). Consignment stores are really a gift to Fashionistas/os because they are home to the trendiest styles at the greatest prices. Greene Street Consignment is a fabulous consignment store in Philadephia that offers both in store and online shopping and consigning. They consign a wide variety of seasonal merchandise “from Gap to Gucci.” Shopping at a consignment store can be very exciting because you never know what you’ll find since the stock changes daily.
Name: Melissa Mellon
Role: Media and Marketing Coordinator, Greene Street Consignment
CollegeFashionista: How did Greene Street Consignment become a concept?
Melissa Mellon: Greene Street has a long history! The main focus has always been sustainability. We are really passionate about recycling these clothes that could otherwise be thrown away. In 25 years of business, we’ve reused 7,000,000 pounds of clothing!
CF: Does Greene Street only sell consigned items?
MM: All of our clothing is consigned. However, we do buy some bags, scarves and other accessories to keep a theme.
CF: What’s the most popular item that is brought in to be consigned?
MM: Dresses—I think at any time of the year we have the best selection of dresses.
CF: Do customers get really excited when they find a great item?
MM: Oh absolutely! It’s all about the hunt! I love when someone bursts out of the fitting room with an amazing item on.
CF: What are your favorite trends for spring?
MM: I’m in love with the ’70s-inspired items from NYFW. It’s a great era to play with vintage and new pieces, and it’s all about playing with volume!
CF: Describe Greene Street Consignment in three words.
MM: Sustainability, trendy, classic.
Learn More: Take cover from the bitter Philadelphia winter by spending the afternoon scouring the racks of Greene Street Consignment, located at 8524 Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill. The store’s website is also open for shopping and consigning so clean out your closet and make some extra cash! Don’t forget to keep an eye on Greene Street’s Twitter and Instagram—not only do they post cool new items that are available, but a little bird told me that they will be launching a contest soon!
