![]() ![]() People can walk in any time without an appointment to shop or consign. Castagno is very selective about the clothing she consigns. People wo have expensive taste wil come ino our store and have no problem buying a Chanel bag from us," said Castagno's daughter and Winchester Store Manager Alisa. "The stigma of consignment is no longer an issue. There are no back-ups which keeps it exciting and interesting, said Castagno. She's helped dress customers for lunch with Obama, the Academy Wards, a red carpet movie opening and much more. The store will grow from 1,500 square feet to 3,000 square feet.Ĭastagno said the secret to her success is making her customers feel comfortable when they shop by creating a welcoming atmosphere and offering personalized, expert service with stylists who can create a look with any budget for any occasion. She plans to break the walls between her current store and the neighboring store on two levels (first floor and basement) and hopes to have the renovation complete in the spring of 2017. The solution: she is going to expand into the neighboring space, former site of Subway, which has been vacant for about a year. in Boston, Castagno said the amount of consignment inventory has expanded so much, she realized the urgent need for additional space in her Belmont Center store. Since opening her store at 262 Newbury St. "This industry is growing faster than any other industry in retail," said Castagno. Today, she said there are customers who tell her they do "Revolve tours," visiting several of her stores in one day. She recalls after being in business in Belmont for just two months, how much her idea was embraced by shoppers in Belmont. Lauren manages the Newbury Street store and Alisa manages the Winchester store. She was a stay-at-home mother with her four children for 18 years and today, two of her daughters, Lauren and Alisa have joined her team. I loved it so much I wanted to bring it to my town," said Castagno as she reflected on the history of her business. "I love designer clothes and found that consignment shopping was a way to have that fabulous wardrobe on a budget. Revolve sells pre-owned designer clothing and accessories, something Castagno has always been very passionate about. Last year, she opened a store on Newbury Street in Boston. In 2013, she opened a store in Winchester Center. ![]() In 2012, she opened a store in Lexington Center. She opened a second store in Belmont Center in 2011. 1 marks the seven-year anniversary since Belmont resident Lisa Castagno opened her first Revolve consignment boutique in Cushing Square, Since then, her business has grown from one store to six stores. With six boutiques, Revolve markets merchandise and rotates high-end and in-demand fashion and accessories online and throughout Greater Boston.īid high for your chance to win this gift card generously donated by Revolve Consignment Boutiques.Dec. The Revolve experience includes a wide range of unique services for both consignors and shoppers. Revolve is the largest, independent, locally-owned consignment network in New England. The style team at Revolve have worked with an Academy Award nominee who, smartly dressed, received Best Documentary a client who attended a White House luncheon with President Obama, numerous local authors preparing for national book tours, and a wide variety of regional business professionals. Shoppers are offered complete concierge services including a dedicated personal shopper and private shopping areas, individual wish lists and company-wide searches for that special piece. "First with my grandmother and mother and then with my three daughters, I've cultivated a love of fine fabrics and fashion, and a commitment to maintaining a beautiful wardrobe for a fraction of retail."ĭedicated to offering consignment shopping with luxury-level customer service in a boutique setting, Lisa and her style team have set Revolve apart by accepting consignment daily with no appointment necessary, arranging for curbside drop off and pick up, and providing full transparency for sold goods with real-time online sales tracking and weekly payment upon request. ![]() "Relationships among women in my family revolve around a love of fashion and an appreciation of value," says Revolve Founder Lisa Castagno. Today, Revolve is the largest independent, locally-owned consignment network in New England with locations in Belmont, Lexington, Winchester, Rockport, and now on Newbury Street in Boston. Carrying on a family legacy, Lisa Castagno founded her first Revolve in Belmont in 2009. ![]()
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