The Story

 The Story

Women! How many times have you said, "I have nothing to wear?"

In the past this sad lament might have been more of a complaint than actuality. In 2009, in the midst of one of the worst current recessions many style conscious women faced an increasingly difficult challenge of trying to look good without extending beyond their budgets. Especially, when they were unemployed and competing against others who were in the same position.

Christine Sanderson, founder of Le Thrift was no exception. She was a single mom who had represented some of the best known fashion design names. Her job demanded she had to look chic when she called on her trendy boutique customers. She also had to clothe a rapidly growing daughter. Yet, because Christine was a single mother, her budget was stretched to the limit. Some months there wasn't enough to pay the bills, let alone add to her wardrobe. Then she lost her job.

Founder Christine Sanderson of LeThrift.com

"What's a girl to do," she lamented as she tried to find a solution to her challenge. She turned her background in fashion, art and design into survival of the chicest. She took her meager pocket book and her eye for fashion and searched thrift stores and consignment shops in order to find in style, but not-so-expensive wardrobe items and accessories.

It was a short time after that event it occurred to Christine that there were countless women in her situation.

An Idea Was Born

The result is the concept behind Le Thrift. Christine used her skills as a professional artist, designer and background in fashion sales to build from an idea that can help women on a budget find accessories and apparel for themselves that make a statement of style. In 2009 she launched LeThrift.com.

Christine asked herself, "Why not offer a consignment store that feels like a high-end boutique and sells gently used clothing that is like new." This would be a great way to help women on a budget look like a million dollars. Also, a wonderful way to help the environment, by purchasing gently used items and make it a lifestyle choice. And for those who were looking to sell gently used or new unused clothing they had a place to sell it.

In May of 2011 Christine also opened Le Thrift Consignment Boutique at 1754 W. Division in the heart of Wicker Park in Chicago. 

The Grand opening of Le Thrift Upscale Consignment in May 2011.

Shop Le Thrift, to find simply the best 100% authentic designer, vintage and and name brand clothing for women.

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To help Others

After the hardships that Christine went through, she wanted to help out others within her community. She knew that she could help out those in need through Le Thrift in small ways. Today Le Thrift works with Bridge to Success and Catholic Charities Charities Emergency Assistance Program. Le Thrift can help through selling clothing on behalf of the charity to raise money or do a fundraiser through a special promotion at the store. Contact us to find out how we can help your organization.

Connect

If you would like to consign your goods with LeThrift or find out more information - contact Christine Sanderson at christines@lethrift.com. If you would like to attend future events or fashion shows sign up as a member on our Register Page.