A Discussion Around Smarter Secondhand Shopping The opening of our new retail boutique sparked a conversation about secondhand shopping. In this little chat, John Bramaan and I touch on the various advantages of buying secondhand clothing instead of new. We decided to make a list of best buys. As it turned out, the task proved…
After more than 7 years selling online, we’ve decided to expand with a small retail boutique. Located in South Minneapolis at the crossroads of 4 neighborhoods, the Menswear Market resale store is in a vibrant and diverse part of the city. 38th and Chicago is home to some fun restaurants, fantastic coffee, and original art…
When you really like a pair of shoes, it can be worthwhile to pay for restoration rather than buy a new pair. Some of the world’s finest shoe companies offer recrafting and resoling services. I don’t know why they do this, honestly. It can’t be very profitable. Maybe they just want to be awesome to…
Hi, looking at buying one of your products and the condition section says New old stock. What does that mean? How old is it? – Jeffrey The term “New Old Stock” or N.O.S. is commonly used by resellers to describe an older product, in perfect condition, with original tags or original packaging. If you’re not…
Who doesn’t love a good beef roll? For a month now, I’ve been happily wearing Rancourt’s “Beef Roll Penny Loafer” in Carolina brown CXL, purchased on sale from my friends at Hubert White in Minneapolis. I had high hopes for these loafers, because I thoroughly love my Rancourt Ranger Mocs. Like any good penny loafer,…
When it comes to outerwear, the 2017 season has been one of our best yet. This photoshoot features a few of my top Winter picks from the shop right now. Fashion photography by Madalyn Rowell. Leather: Cifonelli, knitwear: A. Taghi Leather: Cifonelli Shearling: PRADA, shoes: Alden Shearling coat: Anthony Tarassi Shearling coat, Anthony Tarassi Shearling: Prada, scarf: John Varvatos, vest: Cellini…
People often contact us for the first time after a big life event. They might be in the midst of a career change, or maybe they’re moving and need to prepare by decluttering the home. More often, it’s a change in their size. Weight loss has an obvious effect on the way clothing fits; and…
Hi, I’m looking at a Tommy Hilfiger sport coat in your store and want to know if the sleeves can be let out at all. The sleeve measurement is probably too short for me. Thank you Unfortunately, this jacket has functional cuffs (i.e. what some people call “surgeon’s cuffs”), so an alteration is not simple…
Cusco is known for its amazing scenery and access to the incredible Macchu Picchu. While in the city, you can also do a little shopping. Because the mountain air in Cusco is cooler than other parts of Peru, you may find yourself wanting an extra layer of protection. To meet this need, Cusco has numerous…
Hello, we have some suits and office clothes that are not expensive or current. Could you tell me where the best place is to donate them? They are still in great condition. Thanks! Gloria —- Hi, thanks for your question. I’m assuming that your goals are different than simply donation, as in giving the suits…
