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'Tis the season for giving. Help my dream come true and be my Santa.

My name is Lena Trotsko. I am an international fashion designer that has been working on my brand for 8 years in the US and celebrated my brand’s 10th-anniversary last year.

My business has been impacted by the COVID then war and I have not been able to produce my clothing due to war as I have been for the past few years. I need to move my production to S. California and I am ready to take my brand beyond fashion shows and popups into retail where my clients and new customers can visit any day for fitting, professional advice or to buy an amazing new look.

I strongly believe that the consignment market for high-end brands helps to reduce the overproduction of apparel. Repurposing and up-cycling is my purpose in fashion to help our environment.

During my mission to investigate ways I can improve sustainability and affordability, I was able to find a high-end boutique offering pre-owned brand name clothes and accessories such as jewelry and handbags of designers like Chanel, Prada, Christian Dior, Gucci, Louboutin, Louis Vuitton etc.

Now am delighted to announce that am in the process of finalizing my purchase of the store. This consignment store is in San Diego, has been in operation for 28 years and will serve as the retail front for my designs while reselling/buying affordable clothing brands.

The Boutique needs to be remodeled and equipment needs replacement and I will not be able to afford this after paying for the store acquisition.

I believe that my prior experience as an owner of my own atelier would be a great match for what is needed to reform this boutique in line with the explosive demand and industry projection for high-end pre-owned clothing.

Thank you in advance for your help. And Happy Holidays to all of you.

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