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Another used clothing store. Gentlemen’s Encore, states that its cus
tomers range from "students to stockbrokers " While the store special
izes m used men s clothing, it also sells some women's clothes
“We sell anything from blue jeans to three-piece suits." said shop
owner Carol Shoot "A person could come into our store and find
school clothes and clothes for a job interview in one stop "
Gentlemen's Encore buys, sells, trades, and consigns clothing
Both Second Thoughts and Gentlemen's Encore are members of the
Lane County Resale Association, a business exchange organization
for used clothing stores.
"We meet and put together joint advertising." Shoot said " All of
our stores are different, but many of our customers overlap so it's a
great place to exchange ideas "
A specific article of used clothing that seems to be extremely popular
among University students is Levi 501 blue jeans, which students like
for the leans' low prices and extra comfort
"They're comfortable and someone else has already worn them in
for me." junior Anne Parkhurst said of her 501 jeans
Harry Sorenson has been buying and selling used 501 Levis, denim
overalls, and leather and jean jackets in his shop on Monroe Street
since last June
"Our biggest customers are college students." Sorenson said We
sell things that some people no longer want but others can use “
Sorenson sells the 501 Levis for $6 a pair
"Buying the used jeans definitely ties into the movement to recycle
that we re seeing these days." Sorenson said
There are a number of used clothing and consignment shops in the
Eugene/Spnngfield area Check them out You may discover, like many
other students, that you will like what you find in these stores
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he often leaves as tips in restau
rants.
Although DeMeritt has many
happy customers, he does not
earn very much money tor his
efforts.
"We're not getting rich here,"
he said “We re managing to pay
our bills - sort ot. but that's about
it."
DeMeritt and other venders
must grve 10 percent of their prof
its to Saturday Market But many
ot them sale at the market lor the
atmosphere, not just to make
money.
"It's an alternative meeting
ground where several different
winds ot people come together,”
Dementi said.
The atmosphere of the market
- where fashion seems to be at a
stand still - is what Bob
Leonardis, a vendor at the mar
ket, hopes to capture in his new
business, which will open in
Springfield next year
The store, which he has named
"Bob's Time Capsule." will be
stocked with collectable toys from
the'1950s. 1960s and 1970s He
will also sell tie dyed clothing
including pairs of tie dyed under
wear.
The underwear is most popu
lar mostly for gifts." he said.
DeMeritt and Oppenheimer
have observed that people from
Eugene buy "more interesting"
clothes tfiat express their "indi
viduality. style and taste" unlike
the conservative buyers from out
of town
Marcela Lemma, a University
student who frequently browses
through the tied dyed fashions,
said some people wear the cloth
ing because it reflects their beliefs
"Tie-dying is very unique.” said
Lemma "The beautiful colors sym
bolize peace, and everything we
hope to have."
Whatever the reason for the
trend in original clothing, many
venders agreed citizens of the area
seem to have a style all their own
Julie Swcnsen
STUDENTS
Continued Stum Page TB
Hailtsy said the JCrew style
® also a modern trend, which
appears very similar to
clothes tound at other popu
lar retail stores such as Eddie
Bauer and The Gap
Eugene is still known for
housing more than its fair
share of Birkenstocks. beads
and tie dyes Some students
wear these all together, while
others choose to wear them
one at a time,
’The all-around campus
appearance is a natural hip
py yuppy look." said senior
Jenny Rask "The JCrew
styles mixed with traditional
ly hippy accents are what's
cool."
Rask said guys are dress
mg in lots ot sporty trends
Mossimo and Stussy have a
surfer leel Others wear NIKE
gear and sweatsuits
Our campus has its occa
sional conservative style, but
the definite majority of stu
dents find no reason for
dressing up for classes
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