What the Press is Saying
Excerpts From 19 Years of Publicity
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Los Angeles Magazine, January 2001
"Salvation Armani"
By Elizabeth Kaye
"Maureen Clavin's stated goal of creating a hospitable atmosphere manifests in bowls of candy,
complimentary coffee, quarters for the parking meter, and attentive sales personnel carefully
trained in the delicate skills of greeting customers and, as Clavin puts it, 'listening to their
wants and needs.' Everyone benefits at The AdDress. For the celebrities unwilling to be seen in
the same dress twice, for the deposed princess currently residing in a penthouse above Wilshire
Boulevard, for the grand lady from the east who winters at the Hotel Bel-Air and sends her driver
to the store with masses of clothes packed in quilted boxes, there's the satisfaction of knowing
that nothing is wasted. Finally, there's the money that arrives shortly after The AdDress's books
are reviewed on the 10th of each month. "There isn't a person I buy from who doesn't love getting
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Where Los Angeles, September 2000
"Great Finds"
"If you want to pay full price at Neiman Marcus or Saks, go right ahead. But first, consider this:
an Emanuel Ungaro Parallele dress with the original $1,650 price tag is just $148 at The AdDress.
This serious shopper's secret carries new and resale designer fashions. But it is the resale
merchandise and steals like that Ungaro dress that earn The AdDress the loyalty of the city's
best-dressed women. Best of all, you can justify a larger booty because you're saving so much"
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USA TODAY, March 16, 2001
This just in:
"Boutique is the address for Charity"
by Kelly Carter
SANTA MONICA, Calif, - Thou Shalt Not Wear the Same Fancy Outfit Twice might
as well be the 11th commandment in fashion-conscious Hollywood. Rather than
sin, female stars have found a way to not only keep their closets fresh, but
help their favorite charity.
"What a wonderful way to pass on things that you no longer need to others
whose need is greater," says Stefanie Powers, whose clothes benefit the
William Holden wildlife foundation, of which she is president.
A fuschia gown belonging to Powers is currently on sale in the boutique for $175,
and the Badgley-Mischka gown Victoria Principal wore to last fall’s Carousel
of Hope ball has a price tag of $1,495.
Oftentimes, wives of writers, producers and directors head to The AdDress Boutique
to get a dress for an awards show. Clavin won’t say who they are, but she says
that every once in a while, she has a celebrity shopper, too.
"Everybody likes a bargain," she says.
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Cosmopolitan (British Edition), September 2000
"Sharon Stone’s Dress"
Where you’ve seen it: On the cover of InStyle (October 1998)
Where is it now? Actress Tamara Olson, 25, bought it in a shop in Los Angeles for $300.
Estimated Value: $3000
‘Tamara bought the dress in one of Los Angeles’ best known celebrity resale shops, The AdDress Boutique….Owner Maureen Clavin saw Sharon Stone eating lunch at an LA restaurant and, as she has done with hundreds of stars, she approached her. ‘I told her I ran a consignment clothes store and, when stars are clearing out their wardrobes, many like to pass on their clothes to me because I donate a portion of the sale price to charity. She smiled, and took my card.'
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Tamara modeling the Halston
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(This was the photo of the dress that accompanied the original article)
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Los Angeles Times – Fashion
Listen
‘Just when you thought you’d heard the last of Zsa Zsa Gabor’s ordeal,
here comes another volley. To whit: The floral dress she was wearing on the day she was arrested is for
sale at The AdDress, a shop in Santa Monica that specializes in new and used clothing. The brilliant
pink-and-yellow floral print, full-skirted dress has a sleeveless black bodice and matching floral print
bolero jacket."
The asking price for this moment of history was $500. All proceeds were donated to the
Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
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The Hollywood Reporter – Friday, December 19, 1986
"Resale Can Be Very Chic"
‘With its white sleek decor, glass skylight, mirrored walls and floral arrangements, The AdDress provides an attractive backdrop for some of the latest resale fashions in town… Most of the top designer names are well represented here, whether they come from a major star’s closet or from one of Maureen’s buying trips to the world’s fashion capitals. New stock is added almost daily. While customers are browsing, they will be offered wine, champagne, coffee and cheeses in a setting of contemporary California architecture.’
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Custom made black jersey dress
by CD Green
w/ matte gold sequin waist
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The Address Boutique has also been seen on...
Live with Regis & Kathie Lee
KTLA Morning News
Good Day LA
Access Hollywood
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Leeza
Good Morning America
Fox News at 10
Extra
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The Today Show
Sally Jesse Raphael
AM Los Angeles
Telemundo
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