Jeans at a flea market Photo: VCG

Jeans at a flea market Photo: VCG

With an unattractive exterior and yet surprisingly attractive items sold inside, secondhand clothing stores have been gaining popularity among Israelis, especially in recent years as the costs of living continues to rise higher and higher.

According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, the inflation rate in the country hit 5.2 percent in July, the highest since October 2008, before falling back to 4.6 percent in September. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic has also forced many to cut spending.

In the light of the affordability issue, shoppers are now naturally drawn to used apparel, shoes, bags, and accessories that are usually priced at half or even less that of new design items.

In a secondhand shop in Jerusalem, for instance, prices for women’s tops vary from between 20 to 80 shekels ($5.6 to 22.5), depending on condition, while new clothes in similar styles tend to

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While shopping at the Harbor Lifestyle mall in Mérida, Mexico this year, 24-year-old hospitality student Mascha Rudolph, did a double-take. The store’s big logo, all-white interior, and enormous size all screamed Forever 21, but she could have sworn the fast fashion retailer had shuttered all of its shops years ago.

The student from Germany, who’s completing a year abroad in Latin America, stepped inside and was immediately transported back to her teens, when she shopped at Forever 21, a store known for basics like t-shirts as well as “going out tops,” festival outfits, and clubbing apparel. Nowadays, Rudolph normally eschews fast fashion, but the thrift stores and sustainable brands she prefers are hard to come by in Mexico so she bought a baby-blue romper and imitation gold necklace during her visit. The store “looked the same as 10 years ago,” she says. “It felt very familiar.”

In recent

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Kathy will present her new kathy ireland® Outerwear collection live on HSN and across the network’s streaming platforms on October 6

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HSN®, a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, today launched kathy ireland® Outerwear, a new collection within the global brand. The collection offers several colors and includes six new outerwear pieces. The fashion portfolio is available now on HSN.com. Kathy will present the collection live on HSN and across the network’s streaming platforms on Thursday, October 6 at 9 p.m. ET. HSN is part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).

kathy ireland Photography by Noah Childers Creative Direction Jon Carrasco

kathy ireland Photography by Noah Childers Creative Direction Jon Carrasco

Outerwear is the newest addition to the ever-growing kathy ireland® Fashion assortment, which spans multiple categories.

The HSN launch features a variety of flattering outerwear silhouettes ranging in price from $129 for the

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Life in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, is vibrant, a cosmopolis with convenient social amenities, historic landmarks, and a towering list of eclectic festivals that are particularly alluring. Its pulse, however, is the culturally attuned creative expression that manifests in arts and crafts, music, culinary dishes, and fashion. Should you be planning a visit to Accra, figuring out what to pack for your trip can seem daunting. But don’t be frustrated yet, as Accra’s prolific fashion scene might be the right motivation to travel light. Come along as Vogue explores, in no particular order, the city’s hottest retail destinations and some hidden gems too.

Viva

Shopping in Accra has undergone a seismic shift thanks to the pioneering role of retailers such as Viva Boutique. The multibrand luxury retail experience is located in the hip Osu neighborhood and is home to international brands such as Bottega Veneta, Valentino, Dolce &

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Globe International has acquired 50 percent of fashion swim brand It’s Now Cool, which is sold at retailers such as Free People, Fred Segal, Revolve, ASOS and General Pants.

It’s Now Cool was founded by well-known swim fashion photographer Josephine Clough and surf industry veteran Ryan Stanistreet in Bondi Beach, Australia.

Globe will take over 100 percent of the operational running of the business and will begin selling the brand in the US, Europe and Australia starting in October, Globe CEO Matt Hill told SES. Josie and Ryan will join Globe, along with their key team members, and will keep a design, sales and marketing office in Bondi Beach. Backend operations and support functions

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