Customers shopping for affordable fashions on Madison Avenue this August may sense a bit of Deja Nu.
Affordable Fashions Consignment, at 106 S. Washington Ave., is relocating and morphing into a new store named Deja Nu.
Owner Tabatha Wilson is hoping to move the consignment shop into the former “Classy Attic” building at 15 E. Madison Ave. by August. An overflow of inventory and some new items have prompted the relocation.
“We need to expand,” said Wilson. The current store was a great place to get started and see how the business would do, she said. The response to Affordable Fashions Consignment, since it opened in February 2017, has been favorable.
The new store will provide 4,600 square feet of showroom and allow Wilson to stock racks and shelves with new items such as boutique clothes for children, LED shoes, never worn men’s and women’s clothing, small antique furniture pieces and gifts, in addition to generally worn consignment items.
“We are always taking in new consignments” Wilson said. “Right now we are taking in all seasons.”
Local artist Rick Barkdoll will exhibit some of his pencil drawings at the new venue, and other local artists and crafters are welcome to showcase their work as well.
Wilson said although Sundays have not been a popular day for sales at the current location, Deja nu will, at least initially, give them a try.
The S. Washington location affords passersby the opportunity to view a new storefront window display every week. The new building features two storefront windows and gazers can look forward to the window-display rotation remaining the same. For an added treat, the windows will display live mannequins.
Currently Akoya oysters of all sizes are in the S. Washington store. Customers may pick their oyster, shuck it and see what color pearl they find.
Crafters and artist interested in placing their projects in the new store should contact Wilson at the 106 S. Washington Avenue location.
Gazers to view a bit of Deja Nu
