Katie And I Have Some News!

Lifestyle
Written By Megan Podolsky

No…Katie’s not pregnant, and I’m not moving to Europe! We are shifting our business model at Mint Collective. 

Due to the continuing staffing shortages, Katie and I have decided it’s best for us to focus our time and energy on Mint Condition. SO, drum roll, please…

We will be hosting long-term pop-ups in Mint Collective! We are really excited about this new venture. Don’t worry, Collective fans - we will continue to stock fun accessories, candles, and whatever else we decide we must have at Mint Condition! We will also be expanding our designer handbag section (wink wink)! 

Katie and I are excited to focus solely on Mint Condition to bring our customers an even BETTER shopping experience!

When we thought about who would be a good fit as our first tenant, Katie and I knew exactly who to turn to…

Our first new tenant is a perfect fit! She has always been a huge supporter of Mint Collective. With her countless reels showing off our product and her friendly smile, our customers just adored her.

We can’t wait to support her on her amazing, and might I add thriving, new business. Please join us in welcoming Sam Kasten from Umbrella Dry Drinks to Saint Asaph Street! Same face, same location, new business! 

Umbrella Dry Drinks is a concept to provide sophisticated nonalcoholic options for those who wish to stay dry, including zero-proof spirits, alcohol-removed wines, bubbly, beer, and more. Visit the pop-up bottle shop and tasting room starting in August to say hi to Sam and learn more about these fabulous nonalcoholic options. And stay tuned for more details about the opening and more upcoming events! 

In the meantime… clean out those closets! Get your fall clothing and once-loved designer items ready for fall consignment, which starts August 13!

Megan Podolsky

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Owner | 529 Kid’s Consign
Co-Owner | Mint Condition and Mint Collective

Megan's career in retail/merchandising began in the mid-nineties standing in front of a woodsy smelling Abercrombie and Fitch. Sporting an oversized plaid flannel and bootcut jeans she said hello to every customer that eagerly walked into the popular retailer.  Little did Megan know that, while creating a perfect "denim wall" and dressing in all of the latest fashion that the lifestyle brand offered she was building the foundation for her fun and exciting career! 

After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, Megan managed multiple A&F stores before she moved on to an assistant buyer position in contemporary dresses at the local Arlington-based retailer Hecht's (now Macy's). She gained an immeasurable amount of knowledge before moving onto a different facet of the business at Calvin Klein Jeans. Megan worked her way from retail coordinator to East-Coast regional manager helping to create the Calvin Klein aesthetic in department stores from Boston to Miami. 

After her first son, Ethan was born, her position at CKJ was eliminated, due to the harsh economic conditions at the time. 

This is how 529 was born! Megan quickly began to see how fast Ethan was growing out of his clothing. She knew other moms had the same amount of adorable "gently worn" clothing piling up. Combining her love of retail and her obsession with dressing Ethan gave her the idea to try and sell this clothing. 529 became a popular "pop-up" shop in the Alexandria area and once the following was big enough, a brick and mortar store in historic Old Town. 529 Kids Consign exemplifies who Megan is and what she has learned throughout her career. It's a warm, well-organized, well-edited boutique that attracts moms from all over the DC metro area. 

On any given visit to the store you may be greeted by three boys dressed to the nines..they too have the passion.

We are an upscale children's and maternity consignment boutique specializing in the latest trends. Quality is important to us, which is why we are particular about our brands. Offering not only consignment items but also the freshest and most trendy must-haves for hip moms and cool kids makes us the place to shop!

529 Kids Consign

122A South Royal Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

703.567.4518

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

www.529kidsconsign.com

Mint Condition stocks an ever-changing inventory of current women’s clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelry by top designers – all in a fresh boutique atmosphere. Come see why we've been named the DC Metro’s Best Consignment Store by Washingtonian, Northern Virginia, Virginia Living Magazines and the Washington Post Express and featured in Southern Living Magazine as one of Old Town's best boutiques. 

Visit our fabulous 2,000 square foot location along the brick-lined streets of charming, historic Old Town, Alexandria.

www.shopmintcondition.com

Mint Condition                       

103 S. Saint Asaph Street

Alexandria, VA 22314             

703.836.6468                          

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