Megan And Katie Celebrate 3 Years Of Owning Mint

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Written By Megan Podolsky

Mint Condition is three going on 13, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Toni Henderson, now Banks, opened the doors to this powerhouse store on June 11, 2009, and the mama-to-be remembers it like it was yesterday! Coming from a consignment family, Toni took Old Town by storm! Originally on South Royal Street next to 529 Kids Consign, and now on St. Asaph Street, Mint Condition services over 3,000 consignors and has helped thousands of women - and now men! - find beautiful, designer pieces for their wardrobe at a fraction of retail.

Thinking back to when Toni approached me to purchase Mint Condition and my obvious decision to involve my fabulous sister-in-law Katie, I couldn’t have dreamt up a better scenario if I had tried! This store is a dream for Katie and me! I had ten years under my belt at the time with 529 Kids Consign, and we both had a retail background - it was just the perfect fit!

Fast forward three years, some minor aesthetic changes, and a pandemic, and Mint Condition, Toni’s first baby, is stronger than ever!

Owning a business is not for the faint of heart. Add in five kids, and it’s basically NUTS! But we couldn’t love what we do anymore. And to do it with your sister-in-law in such a supportive town is the icing on the cake!

Katie and I are ready for the weather to change and for fall fashion y’all! We encourage you all to get out of the post-pandemic rut… clean out your closets, refresh your wardrobes, and come see us!

We will be celebrating Mint 3 Going On 13 this Saturday, September 9, from 11am-2pm with Mocktails, Mimosas, and Dresses!

Come shop and sip with us and Umbrella Dry Drinks on Saturday and save 15 percent off all dresses! Follow us on Instagram to find out more deets! Until then, happy consigning, happy shopping, and happy fall!

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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