Lindsey McDaniel of Laura Jean’s Consignments Shares Three Favorite Recent Finds
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After spending the 1980s traveling the Eastern Seaboard in a Volkswagen bus with their young family, artists Laura Jean and David Clark landed in Sarasota in 1992 and decided to open a consignment store. Laura Jean’s Consignments’ original location proved to be so popular that, in less than a decade, the business expanded to three stores.
Sustainability may be a buzzword today, but in the early ’90s, the concept was less ubiquitous. “My mom came up with this genius idea of having a place where women could shop recycled and consignment, which is earth-friendly and good for anyone’s bank account,” says Lindsey McDaniel, Laura Jean and David’s daughter, who now runs Laura Jean’s sole location in Tuttlebee Plaza.
Laura Jean passed away in 2012, but her legacy lives on. Today, Laura Jean’s Consignment is known as one of the best spots in town to find one-of-a-kind luxury clothes and accessories at a fair price.
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Self-Portrait Dress
Laura Jean’s price: $199
Retail price: $490
“This dress screams classy yet sexy and feminine.”
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Dolce & Gabbana Reptile Bag
Laura Jean’s price: $1,500
Retail price: $2,650
“This is not an everyday bag. It’s a bag you’ll use for special occasions. This is what I think consignment is—finding the cream of the crop.”
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New in the box!
Golden Goose Sneakers
Laura Jean’s price: $399
Retail price: $510
“This is for the woman who likes a fun tennis shoe—you can wear them with dresses or jeans here in Sarasota or in New York City.”
Laura Jean’s Consignments, 3830 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, (941) 922-5535 laurajeansconsignments.com
