"I haven't been so happy recently," Funk says. "They restyle all the cool stuff and charge, like, 50 bucks."
Still, considering the rage over vintage clothing, customers say The Garment District has not raised prices as much as other consignment shops.
"The vintage stuff is good," says Julia A. Blake, a North Shore resident. "Prices have gone up somewhat but not as much as other places."
But all the savvy shoppers unite on one issue: they scorn the ultra-expensive "restyled" section. The knee-high white plastic boots are attracting envious looks from a pair of shoppers, but they're refusing to pay the $59 price tag.
They move on, perhaps to the underwear with a fried egg applique, but don't seem defeated.
They seem to subscribe to the mantra of The Garment District and Dollar-a-Pound: shop happy.
"It rules!" shouts Kim, thrusting her fist into the air. "It's a happy place."