Gone are the days of the legendary Off-Broadway and the infamous “Second time Around” on the Upper West Side.  There’s a new luxury boutique in town and its name is Consignment on 72nd^. 

Consignment on 72nd brings affordable luxury back to the Upper West Side with new and pre-loved designer fashions.

Consignment on 72nd has opened at 133 W 72nd Street. The boutique caters to fashion-savvy consumers who appreciate luxury and mid-luxury designer fashions. Luxury brands include, but are not limited to; Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, Dior, Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Saint Laurent, Valentino, Off-White ,and Celine. Mid-luxury brands include, but are not limited to; Sezane, Rouje, Reformation, Rag & Bone, Theory, Ganni, and Alice & Olivia.

Consumers who know and appreciate quality fashion will enjoy Consignment on 72nd’s inventory and value pricing. They will find well-curated feminine and masculine fashions. The boutique attracts shoppers with  diverse fashion appetites whose styles are classic, elegant, bold, relaxed and edgy. The inventory includes formal attire, ready-to-wear luxury pieces, resort wear, streetwear, blazers, slacks, suits, dresses, shoes and purses.

Victoria Shaffer, an A-list celebrity designer, will serve as resident designer at Consignment on 72nd. Shaffer, a bi-coastal, in-demand designer, has designed couture looks for Jennifer Lopez, Cher, Madonna, Dolly Parton, Usher, Mary J Blige, Will Smith, LeBron James, and many others.

For Consignment of 72nd customers, Shaffer will design couture garments for special events like galas, weddings, bar mitzvahs and red carpets. Her annual availability is limited. First come, first served will be the policy.

“Upper West Siders have great style. I look forward to creating that special garment for that special event through Consignment on 72nd,” says Shaffer.

Consignment shopping is the most fabulous and fun way to support sustainability initiatives. By shopping at Consignment on 72nd and similar consignment stores, the consumer is making a conscious decision to support the circular fashion economy and reduce the demand for fast fashion, ultimately lowering the fashion industry’s negative impact on the environment.

Online luxury, secondhand shopping has been popularized by companies like The Real Real and Vestiaire Collective. Yet, there’s something special about boutique shopping. In our post-pandemic world, in-person experiences should be enriching and enjoyable. The decor in Consignment on 72nd is elegant and approachable. “The Consignment on 72nd team is knowledgeable and fun. Our motto is: ‘Only Good Vibes Allowed”  and this goes for the staff and customers,” stated Shaffer.

Consignment on 72nd’s success is predicated on the basic economics of Supply and Demand. It will listen and observe the  fashion demands of its community of shoppers and supply them with new and pre-loved luxury fashion. Consignment on 72nd will also sell new fashion from Private Label designers.  The shopper who believes that style and quality supersede name recognition will find unique pieces at Consignment on 72nd. The store is not a vintage boutique although it will always have a few special luxury vintage pieces.

Consignment on 72nd will host monthly, intimate events to inform, entertain and engage the fashion community. Proposed events include; make-up demonstrations by an Emmy Award winning makeup artist, styling Q&A’s with award winning stylists, book signings, celebrity designer pop-up events and “meet & greets”. Information about these events will be available on Consignment on 72nd social media platforms and its website, www.Consignmenton72nd.com.

Consignment opportunities are available with an appointment. Consignment on 72nd consigns on-trend and classic styles by top-tier luxury designer brands. The list of considered luxury brands and procedures are available at www.consignmenton72nd.com.

Consignment on 72nd Spring/Summers hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from Noon to 7 PM; Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 11 AM – 7 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.