Shopping tips The United States Of America

The temple of declaw! In this large building facing Ground Zero, you will only find European brands at discount prices: Paul&Joe, Miu Miu, Chloé, etc. Jeans too: Seven for all Mankind, Acne.... And sports equipment and souvenirs "I Love NY" in the basement... The store is often crowded and it is not uncommon for it to be a mess, you really have to take the time to search to find the rare pearl. But given the reductions made, it is worth it. In short, a must if you are in the area!

Unlike most thrift stores, Designer Revival only offers clothing from leading fashion designers, in perfect condition (often worn only once) and systematically cleaned. The prices indicated are accompanied by a coloured tablet symbolising the code of the discount granted to the cash register (from 20% to 70% on already low prices). There are also bags and jewellery. This shop offers one of the best choices. Just next door, at number 322, a men's shop, on the same principle.

In this space, many items of great fashion designers including dresses, bags and Chanel shoes. Everything is branded. As for accessories, you can find Prada sunglasses, Hermès squares or Guccis belts and Stella McCartney handbags. And the choice of shoes is also wide: Manolo Blahnik (to think of himself as Carrie Bradshaw... without paying a high price) and Jimmy Choo are on the shelves of Michael's Consignment.

This huge store is a bargain store, organized by brand or type of clothing, and the choice is quite large, from Ralph Lauren to Quicksilver without forgetting many Levi's displays. Everything is sold at reduced prices. More than just clothes, you can find jewellery, lingerie, perfumes, gifts, objects for the house and especially for the kitchen, toys and luggage. These stores receive new arrivals every day, so there is no follow-up on the items offered. Patience and determination are therefore necessary to make good deals.

Good business hunters, collectors and those looking for an alternative to the Rose Bowl flea market in Pasadena City College, with free entrance.

The GAP plant store, located in the heart of Alexandria. Series purpose, collections of previous years at reduced prices.

The Unclaimed Baggage Center is a large store that collects the items found (and not claimed) from all U.S. airports. Ideal for renewing your wardrobe at a cost, to find a whole host of diverse objects, from the camcorder to the golf club, and to make a lot of good business.

Opened for more than thirty years, this flea market is one of the oldest in the city, although it has long had a different name (most New Yorkers still call it the GreenFlea Market). It is also one of the only ones to change most of its exhibitors every week. There is absolutely everything and, as is often the case in places like this, you only leave with things you don't need... That's the magic of this market, where you can find handmade jewellery as well as furniture, vintage crockery and candles.

Every weekend, artists and flea markets gather in this large hangar that showcases local artisans. There are about 75 stands, where you can really find everything: decorative objects, art, candles, clothes, everyday objects, carpets, vintage products etc. The prices are not excessive and you can find very original gifts to bring back to France. The clientele is young and rather trendy, you will certainly meet some hipsters during your visit.

Here's a store that lives up to its name! Vintage Taste is a luxury thrift store, selling luxury clothing, bags, shoes, watches and jewellery at unbeatable prices. It's called a consignment store: everything in the store is second-hand. Rest assured, the clothes and accessories on sale are in excellent condition. The only major difference with new products is the prices! The brands on display, mostly French and Italian, are classics: Dior, Burberry, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, etc.

One of the Artisanales specialities is clearly the candle. Here we are served. They are made up of 100% based on soya beans.

Citadel is probably one of the largest outlets located around Los Angeles. Located in the city of Commerce, about 13 km southeast of Downtown, this mall is home to a large number of year-round discounted brands. Among them are Asics, Banana Republic, Bonobos, Boss, Calvin Klein, Coach, Converse, Disney, Fossil, Gap, Guess, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Levi's, Michael Kors, New Balance, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Puma, Quiksilver, Swarovski, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, Tumi, UGG, and Vans.

Don't miss the incredible $1 sale held at Jet Rag every Sunday. It can be spotted from afar, and takes place in the parking lot in front of the store: as soon as it opens, rows of clothes are dumped on the ground, and everyone helps themselves. The special feature: everything is one dollar. A good-natured event, with music playing in the background. Meanwhile, the store remains open, offering all the classics of a thrift shop: a veritable Ali Baba's cave.