Assistance League Way Side Inn Thrift Shop's Cashmere Sweaters, St. John and Misook Knits Event A "Must-See!"

While the dedicated member volunteers at Assistance League® Way Side Inn Thrift Shop avoid the practice of dropping names, they take great pride in preparing for the Cashmere Sweaters, St. John Knits and Misook Knits event that will begin on Tuesday, October 13. Located at 3521 Golden Gate Way, in Lafayette, the well-known landmark will transform to a virtual garment district, with racks and shelves bulging with previously owned, but many times infrequently worn, high end items that will flutter out the door and into the homes of the most discerning of shoppers. 

Defined as a wool, Cashmere is actually a fine textured hair that is light and soft, yet stronger than wool. As important, cashmere has three times the insulating capacity that wool has. You’ll appreciate these attributes now that lower temperatures loom on the horizon. No doubt, you’ll certainly delight in the palette of colors, styles and the “this has to be a mistake” low prices. Whether worn with a dress, skirt, slacks or your favorite pair of jeans, these cashmere sweaters will prove most versatile.

As for the approaching holiday season, the timeless, classic and more recently sporty, trendsetting St. John Knits will prepare you for all occasions. Let the distinctive lines, unique enhancements and crocheted hems of these treasures speak for themselves. St. John Knits will show their true colors, an asset that allows for matching new purchases to already owned pieces. You will effortlessly turn an outfit into an ensemble.

Likewise, Misook’s “Work, Travel, Live” fashions remain ageless for the very good reason that today’s garments boast the same black, white, red and blue colors used since 1995. Again, this will allow you to expand your wardrobe with just a few well-chosen pieces. Originally hand knit by designer and previous owner Misook Doolittle, these tightly woven, fine gauge knit items will meet the rigors of travel and evade the expenses of dry cleaning. (You might want to preview its online measuring chart to ensure that perfect fit.)

The St. John and Misook inventory will include such items as jackets, tops, a few skirts and pants, most of them black, which will again speak to versatility. In total, you’ll find as many as 70 pieces, all varying in size.

The Cashmere Sweaters, St. John Knits and Misook Knits event will obviously offer wise investments for you. As significant, your donations to and support of the Way Side Inn Thrift Shop will help fund ten hands-on philanthropic programs that will improve the lives of those in our community who are vulnerable.

To learn about Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s philanthropic programs and the recently awarded GuideStar Exchange gold participation level status, please visit this website: diablovalley.assistanceleague.org or the GuideStar Exchange.