Fashionistas, every time I go to Goodwill I always see a brand I’ve never heard of but have seen on the racks during multiple visits.
In these instances, I always try and look up the brands on my phone to see who they are, understand their history, and get a better guage of their quality.
Here are five brands I used to wonder about and thought you’d like to know more about too! It’s always a good idea to build your brand repertoire so you’re a more knowledgeable and savvy shopper!
1.) Rebecca Minkoff
In one of my latest blog posts about the Alexandria Meetup in July, I mentioned had I found a Rebecca Minkoff purse!
Many fashionistas at the event didn’t recognize this brand and I understand where they’re coming from. I rarely see it at the big retailers I typically shop at because the brand is only sold at places like Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus.
Rebecca Minkoff is a designer handbag label known for her urban and feminine stylings. She constructs everything from shoes to handbags but is mostly known for her excellently built modern bags. They’re made in a variety of fun colors and materials.
She’s been around for a few decades and her pieces are sold mostly at higher end stores. Her bags, at full retail, usually cost from $100-$500.
2.) Silence & Noise (an Urban Outfitter brand)
I’m sure you’ve seen this name many many times! Urban Outfitters has a collection of house labels and this is one of their main ones.
Silence & Noise has been around for quite a while; with pieces coming in a variety of styles inspired by all decades.
3.) Lou & Grey
This is a label I learned about VERY recently. After seeing new with tags items at Goodwill, I starting listing them as our weekly #MyGoodwillFind for sale on ShopGoodwill.
Lou & Grey launched in 2014 under the Ann Taylor LOFT company. The aim was to tap into a more casual and athletic market.
This line of clothing takes cues from many of Ann Taylor’s sensibilities such as clean lines, simple patterns, and classic timeless constructs.
Lou & Grey gems typically range from $30-$100 at full retail and come in a multitude of styles from sweats to dresses.
4.) We the Free (a Free People brand)
Free People is one of my all-time favorite boho chic brands. All of their clothing is unique; inspired by everything from 70’s disco to 60’s hippie.
I often see Free People at DC Goodwill stores along with their other lines like Intimately by Free People and today’s label: We the Free.
We the Free is a classic line inspired by distressed, “All-American”, simple styles.
A lot of their items are more basic and designed with simple colors and patterns. Many of their tops are oversized, with few pants and bottoms in their overall collection.
We the Free items typically retail for $25-$200 at full price.
5.) Vince
I have one more label for you, fashionistas!
I’ve seen this label a few times while shopping at Goodwill, but there’s a reason for that. Vince is a high quality brand and is quite expensive at full retail!
Vince, a designer brand, makes simple, classic styles of clothing, accessories, and footwear for women, men, and children. Their clothing is known to be modern, edgy, sculptural constructions and made from delicate materials like silk and linen.
Often, you’ll see a lot of Vince items come in more monotone (black, white, and gray) colors, with the occasional pop of blue or purple.
At full price, Vince items are sold from $100-$1,000 at stores like Nordstrom and Neiman’s.
Have you seen any of these brands at Goodwill, fashionistas? Let’s keep our eyes out for them at my next Meetup!
