Fall into autumn with furniture, activewear and perfume galore.
Have your luxe look in the bag with Michael Kors Lifestyle, the brand’s new concept store recently opened in Crabtree Valley Mall that casts a spotlight on “pared-down luxury and sophisticated glamour” via a plethora of accessories. Ooh la la! @michaelkors
Meet the Modern Ming Collection. Rail & Stile’s handcrafted furniture pieces spotlight Chinese Ming Dynasty aesthetics while offering customizable size options for homeowners who love that vintage look. therailandstile.com
These socks were made for running. … Embrace compression while decompressing with a workout or a run in Whitsett-based brand CEP Compression’s colorful compression socks and apparel—found at all three Raleigh Fleet Feet locations—that increase circulation and improve oxygen supply. @cep_compression
Grab your chunky knit sweater and wide-brimmed hats! Williams Sonoma at Fenton is rolling out its fall collection featuring pumpkin spice treats, Day of the Dead dinnerware and a Peanuts-themed holiday collection. It’s, er, Halloween, Charlie Brown! @williamssonoma
All the single ladies put your hands up! Catch feelings (or just stack your roster) on Hatched, the newest dating app to hit Raleigh, boasting a “less show me and more know me” attitude. Happy cuffing season! @hatched_dating
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. Embrace the casual island mindset and kick back in colorful resort attire from Village District’s newly opened coastal athleisure shop Coastal Urge. Life’s a beach! @coastalurge
Not only is buying secondhand often easier on your wallet (hello, half-price Chanel bag!), it also denounces the controversial labor practices many fast-fashion companies use, and lessens the pollution and landfill contributions the constant manufacturing of new garments generates (the industry accounts for 2–8% of global emissions). Ethical benefits aside, who doesn’t love one-of-a-kind fashion finds? After all, there’s no better feeling than responding with, “Oh, I thrifted it!” when someone asks where you got your ’fit.
Ready to (thrift) shop till you drop? The bigger the city, the better thrifting scene, so Raleighites are in luck. Here, we feature some unique finds from local secondhand retailers.
Doc Martens From ’90s grunge to early 2010s Tumblr to today, the brand’s ultra-durable platform sandals, Mary Janes and combat boots are the go-to. Soften up the edgy Doc Martens look by pairing with a babydoll dress, or welcome the nostalgia with ripped jeans and a band tee. Alexa, play “R U Mine?” by Arctic Monkeys. Shop similar finds: MODE
Sea Denim Dress A denim dress is a classic, and this quilted puffy-sleeved number is no exception. Easily dressed up or down, the versatile seasonal-transition piece is giving autumn-meets-coastal cowboy—and we’re here for it. Shop similar finds: Revolver
Vintage Windbreaker
Windbreakers suddenly feel fresh again. Play up the pragmatic piece and slip on a pair of classic white sneakers, or draw inspo from Rihanna and throw on a miniskirt and a pair of stilettos with your jacket. Shop similar finds: Unorthodox Vintage
Bottega Veneta Jodie Top Handle Bag
“People will stare—make it worth their while.” Elevate the much-needed accessory with this slouchy woven bag, big enough to carry all your things and small enough to slide on your shoulder, so you can be hands-free no matter what you’re touting. Shop similar finds: Dress
Vintage Denim
Denim is always in season—and easy to style with quite literally anything. That, paired with its durability, makes denim a fab secondhand find—NTM the worn look is de rigueur. Pro tip: Not in the mood to try on? Wrap the waistline of the pants around your neck. If the two sides meet comfortably, the pants will fit. Shop similar finds: Unorthodox Vintage
Gucci Platforms
“I’m not afraid of heights, have you seen my shoes?” Take a cue from Carrie Bradshaw and reach new heights in these New York Fashion Week-worthy yellow Gucci platforms. The sandal’s wide base makes strutting your stuff and elevating your outfit far easier than your average heel would. Shop similar finds: Dress
