In this period when purchasing power is taking a hit, all the good deals are to be found. In Laval, there is a shop that practices low prices all year round since its opening in June 2021. Bagatelles, in the city center, is a second-hand clothing store for children and teenagers (from 3 years to size S).
The store is modern and bright, and the clothes are neatly organized by size. Renaud Charron is the manager of this consignment: “the presentation is there to highlight the product in a qualitative and aesthetic environment. It’s a thrift store if you will, but in a store that makes you want“. The creator of the store is part of an eco-responsible approach.
And the prices are really attractive like this luxury branded t-shirt for teenagers only 10 euros or this printed dress with long sleeves for little girl at 16 euros.
And it is true that for the consumer, it is not easy to navigate admits Renaud Charron who worked for a long time in ready-to-wear brands: “between private sales, sales, promotions, one has the impression of not knowing too much the true price of things. In a consignment store, you have very attractive prices all year round, fair prices which correspond to a good quality garment and without making a -60% which makes you lose the notion of the real basic price of each product.“
And then there is the competition from the internet: “it’s easy to order on the internet. But it’s even easier and more enjoyable to find an environment where you can always find things that you can try. This is not the case on the sites. Here you can touch, see if there is no defect, which is not when you buy second hand on the websites.“
Trifles is located at 30 rue Souchu-Servinière in Laval. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For clothing deposits, this is done by appointment at this number: 02.43.98.16.30.