Lauren Baker
GET UPDATES FROM Lauren Baker
 
Lauren Baker founded LAB Consignment in 2009. She started her consignment business by raiding her friends closets and setting up pop-up shops in galleries, bars, and other stores. LAB is a new consignment service specializing in the resale of chic, gently used designer and vintage ladies clothing, shoes and handbags. Her current collection is available for sale online at www.labconsignment.bigcartel.com and in LAB’s retail location at 1956 Avenue Rd, Toronto.

Blog Entries by Lauren Baker

A Crash Course in Consignment

0 Comments | Posted March 27, 2012 | 12:45 PM

By encouraging shoppers to both repurpose their clothing and make a little extra money from its resale, consignment clothing stores have become increasingly popular in times of environmental and economic uncertainty. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about the word "consignment," a term that is often (incorrectly) used synonymously...

Read Post

7 Fall Wardrobe Classics

0 Comments | Posted November 5, 2011 | 9:00 AM

For many ladies, a change in season means a change in wardrobe -- and, inevitably, an upward change in your credit card balance. But stacking your drawers with classic, well-made pieces is a great way to save money and look amazing for any occasion. We all have varied budgets, so...

Read Post

Chic Boutique Shopping Etiquette

0 Comments | Posted September 15, 2011 | 6:00 AM

In retail, we're taught that the customer is king -- but that doesn't mean they're free to act like a royal pain in the ass. Here are some rules that all clothing shoppers should respect, particularly in vintage or consignment boutiques:

1. Most stores have signage forbidding food or drink...

Read Post