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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Any fashion girlie will tell you: International brands are where its at. Iconic fashion houses like Gucci, Prada, Chanel and more are still trailblazers to this day, while more affordable options like Zara, Mango and Ganni are leveling up their offerings by staying even more on top of friends (and creating new ones!). From the viral green Zara dress that made waves over the summer to Ganni’s signature oversized collar look, it’s easier than ever to stand out and find your own unique sense of fashion on a budget.

One of my favorite things about fashion is that if you have an eye for it, it doesn’t matter how much you spend on your pieces. The best looks are thrown together with a mix

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Here we’ll discuss four crucial areas when authenticating designer handbags: price, supplies, craftsmanship, and retailers.

The police came to the store and searched the suspect for me. This guy was cocky with the cops, as properly. They needed to restrain him so as to search him. They also mentioned they have been going to take him to jail. The man calmed down after that and I decided to give him a break by just writing him up and letting him go. I should have prosecuted him and let the cops arrest him.

A Barnes and Noble E book Honest is usually a very successful strategy to increase funds to your faculty. Have class-advisable reading lists available and set up a trainer want listing table to boost earnings. Schedule storytellers to read at specific hours. Barnes and Noble is a wonderful host and offers schools the ability to incorporate a whole …

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The Covid-19 pandemic had required an online presence for most retailers. Be it education, hospitality, health, or BFSI services, going digital was the only way to survive in a world where people were afraid to step out. However, as the pandemic’s grip loosened, schools reopened and so did markets. Many companies like Nykaa, Byju’s, and Pepperfry, which started out as online ventures, have slowly opened physical stores.

When we asked a Hyderabad-based startup, Subba Fashions, about why they opened a physical boutique after the pandemic, its founder, Keerthi Muddu, said, “People still like to touch and feel the products they are buying, especially clothes. We did not plan to open an offline store two years ago, but we noticed that shoppers are going back to the markets. That is why we felt that a physical shop was necessary.” Did opening the boutique drive up their sales? “No,” replied Keerthi. “The

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Abdo Chlala, GCC Director for Amazon MENA said that the outlook for ecommerce is that it will continue to become a source of growth in retail in Saudi Arabia, and across the wider Middle East and North Africa region.

1. What are the most important features of Prime Day for customers in Saudi Arabia?

Amazon’s annual Prime Day event is back this year on July 23 and 24, offering Prime members on Amazon.sa two days of epic deals across every category. Prime members will be able to shop more deals than ever this year during Prime Day, with thousands of incredible savings to be enjoyed across top brands in categories such as electronics, fashion, beauty, kitchen, home, Amazon Devices, and more.

During the shopping event, Prime members will be able to shop incredible offers across items from both local and international brands such as Samsung, Bose, Pampers, DeLonghi, LEGO, Bosch,

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Zeman Awwal MOE has launched a shop and drop service

Mall of the Emirates has launched a brand-new drop and shop service called, Yehhal Zeman Awwal, within its Emirati cultural hub, Zeman Awwal. The service is open from Monday to Sunday between 1pm – 10pm.

The service is at shoppers and families visiting Zeman Awwal this summer.

Located on Level 2 Fashion Dome, next to Armani Café, Zeman Awwal is spread across 1,100 square meters and dedicated to promoting the UAE’s heritage. It has art exhibitions that highlight the work of talented Emirati artists., spaces that explore the UAE’s past 50 years, a traditional Emirati souk, and a first-of-its-kind film experience with Majlis Cinema – a boutique movie-watching experience dedicated to Emirati films.

The space also presents a ‘UAE’ costume exhibit in collaboration with The Zay Initiative, pop-art pieces from local and international artists and installations inspired by the ocean and desert. It also has a brand-new market which features

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