Shopping in Adel, Iowa just got trendy. Whether you are looking for retro decorations, vintage furniture, funky finds, cool clothing, or one-of-a-kind gifts, Next 2 New Clothing Consignment Shop has something for everyone.  

Join us Saturday December 7th to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new location!

Owner Shannen Bargman grew up in the retail business environment at her mother's side, and has always wanted her own store.  

The idea of a consignment shop was born out of a need to reduce overhead while maintaining quality control. After visiting other consignment stores, Shannen knew what she liked about those business models, and what she could do better.

She knew she wanted an uncluttered, clean store with quality products, a welcoming atmosphere for vendors, a place where local artists could sell their wares, and enough space to showcase the items and give customers room to browse.     

In March 2011, Next 2 New began selling like-new consignment clothing at bargain prices in Adel. The small clothing store became successful when women of all sizes began finding quality, name-brand items for a steal. Soon, the store was full of clothing, purses, belts, and shoes. It was apparent that more room was needed for the shop to grow.  

This November, Shannen and Next 2 New moved to their new storefront at 215 South 6th Street, Suite B, next to the new Anytime Fitness location.  

The new store has 4800 square feet of space, with a dedicated section for clothing and apparel. Customers are encouraged to bring their seasonal Children- Adult size casual and business apparel, shoes, boots, and accessories for resale.  

All items must be clean, free of holes and wrinkles, and of today's styles. To learn more about selling your clothing through Next 2 New's consignment program, please visit www.nexttonewadel.webs.com.

The bright overhead lights help customers examine items, and the new changing rooms are spacious and inviting. The expanded space has brought in more clothing for men, women, and children alike, and has allowed Shannen to expand her offerings to include housewares, furniture, and gifts.

In the past five years consignments stores have taken off with the rebirth of antiquing - what some call "picking", named for the act of literally picking through piles of discarded items for something special.  

For diehard pickers, nothing beats spending hours in a rundown barn full of unknown treasures, except maybe the hours of work put into making old items shine like new.  

For the casual customer who wants to add a splash of whimsy to their home, picking can seem like a daunting task. That's where the modern consignment store comes into play.  

At Next 2 New, Shannen works with a group of select vendors to identify what types of items her customers will enjoy. This can be a difficult task as "funky finds" may spark an image of flowery Victorian wallpaper for some, and barn wood signage for others.

Next 2 New does a good job of covering all the modern trends:

• Up-Cycle: Artists use items that have been thrown away to create a new product. Up-cycled items tend to combine materials in creative ways, such as upholstering discarded chair frames with boat sails.

• Vintage: An item that is easily recognized with the era it was made, such as a Herman Eames- style dresser circa 1960. True vintage items are more than 20 years old. Next 2 New has a growing collection of dressers, china hutches, bed frames, chairs and more.

• Retro: new or used items that imitate the design or styles of the recent past. This may include a vintage 1980's top with polka dots, or a new pair of skinny jeans designed like those worn by Aubrey Hepburn in the 1950's.

• Re-Purpose: similar to up-cycling, materials are given a second chance to be something new. Check out the spoon jewelry made by Adel resident Fred Pruitt!

• Handmade: Products crafted by hand. Handmade items tend to be one of a kind; when made in bulk they have slight variations that make each item unique.

• Crafts: Craft items are handmade, and may include mass produced items that have been augmented. Picture frames with added decorations can be found at Next 2 New.

In addition to clothing and housewares, Shannen has a large display of Scentsy wax melts and electric warmers for sale, and in use throughout the space.  

Shannen has select melts and warmers on hand, and can order any items you would like from the Scentsy catalog for pick up at the store.

The store will be open regular hours from 9-4pm, with raffles, door prizes, giveaways, food, and wine samples from Adel's own Penoach Winery.  

Stop in to congratulate Shannen on the new location and enjoy a consignment store that's a whole lot more for that perfect find!

Next 2 New

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