the look book: fashion-sale seekers
Why are you here? To resell to my friends. I get things for like $50, sell it for $150. I’m also a model, but reselling is what’s bringing the food right now.
What’s your typical style? It’s under construction. Three months ago I was living in Orlando. I wore skinny jeans daily, and when I got to New York, I was like, “Oh, these are not a thing.” So I bought very huge boots and pants. Today, I found a small cross-body bag that you can only fit car keys inside. It’s outside my comfort zone.
How would you describe your style? I’ve been stepping out in more of my feminine side. If you remember Recess, the cartoon, there was a character named Spinelli—her character wore a red dress but always had a bomber jacket and combat boots. That’s essentially my aesthetic.
When did you start going to sample sales?
My husband used to work near a sample-sale building, and one day he saw a big line and went to check it out. I sometimes go with him, but I prefer going alone, because he rushes me and I like to take my own sweet time.
Any fights today? It’s more passiveaggressive. If you’re trying things on, sometimes people walk up and try to take them. You have to go, “No, that’s mine, sorry.” But I did take Xanax this morning in preparation, so I am feeling more Zen.
Are you feeling inflation at all? Definitely. My landlord just sent over the new lease on my apartment, and my rent is almost doubling. But in terms of actual physical prices, I think here we’re already used to paying $12 for a glass of orange juice.