Best Shop for Secondhand Designer Fashions - Fashion Avenue - 2013 Best of MN

May 21, 2013 at 1:32PM
Fashion Avenue 4936 France Ave S, Edina, MN on April 12, 2013. ] JOELKOYAMA•joel koyama@startribune.com
Fashion Avenue in Edina (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

When it comes to shopping secondhand designer fashions, the Twin Cities area has a wealth of options. But Fashion Avenue has them all beat for the second year running, thanks to its finely edited collection of designer names — many of which are hard to find in the Twin Cities — like Chanel, Prada, Hermès, Valentino and Gucci, as well as an extensive array of designer handbags and shoes. With a selection rounded out with lower-priced pieces from contemporary brands, it's nearly impossible to leave empty-handed. 4936 France Av. S., Mpls.; 952-929-7919. 810 E. Lake St., Wayzata; 952-224-7014; fashionavenueresale.com

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