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CONSIGNMENT
Patsy’s Clothes Closet. A complete collection of new and slightly used women’s clothing and jewelry. Sold at more than half their original price are party dresses, formal wear and women’s business attire. 1525 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 542-0189 .
Children’s Exchange. Specializing in barely used children’s clothing sizes 0 to 14, furniture and toys. There is a great turnover of merchandise. In a week’s time, you’re likely to see a completely different set of outfits, ranging in price from 99 cents to $50. Store also buys used baby clothes. 23812 Via Fabricante, Suite A4, Mission Viejo. (714) 859-4397 .
CUSTOM
Discoveries Art to Wear. Handmade jewelry and clothing from around the world ($10 to $3,000) are available, such as items from Santa Fe artist Susan Summa, Georgianne Noble (who creates jackets from antique kimonos), weaver Randall Darwell (who makes loom-woven shawls and wearables) and Ross Copteoman (who creates 23-carat jewelry and “personal talisman†jewelry). Enderle Center, 17350 17th St., Tustin. (714) 544-6206 .
HARD-TO-FIND
LeftBank Fabric Co. Offered is a wide variety of upper-end imported and domestic designer fabrics, from Valentino and Anne Klein to Yves St. Laurent and Givenchy. These “gourmet†fabrics are usually unavailable to the public. 3415 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. (714) 675-9165 .
Thiet-Lap. This store has one of the largest selections this side of the Pacific of the bright hues and unique designs of Chinese and Vietnamese clothing and jewelry. 14362 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove. (714) 839-9523 .
SPECIALTY
Bob’s Men’s Shop. For men, there are traditional dress and casual wear available, as well as a large selection of Western suits, slacks, hats, shirts and ties. Knott’s Berry Farm, between Crescent and La Palma avenues off Beach Boulevard, Buena Park. (714) 995-1706 .
Impostors. Look-alike Chanel, Cartier, Rolex and other high-end accessories that are made with cubic zirconia and gold-plated metals and sold at a fraction of the authentic price. A look-alike “Tiffany†one-carat solitaire sells for $125 when the real McCoy sells for $16,000. A look-alike item copies the design with some minov changes but does not pretend to be real, unlike illegal counterfeits. Brea Mall, 1030 Brea Mall. (714) 529-5080; MainPlace/Santa Ana, 2800 N. Main St. (714) 550-0102 .
