Cillies Clothing

Never seen so many designer handbags in one spot! Wall-​to-​wall LV’s, Coaches, and other high-​end brands. At first I thought to myself, «Dang, they have a LOT of LV’s here.» My second thought was, «Wait a minute, why would any store, even a used/​vintage one, just hang these expensive bags on hooks on a wall?» Answer: they don’t! While we weren’t able to reach one of the LV’s, my fiancé managed to snag a «Gianni Versace» bag off of one of the lower easy-​to-​reach hooks. Price tag? $ 60. Inside tag? Made in Thailand. FYI… Versace is NOT made in Thailand LOL. I wonder how many of the other bags are fakes? Either they are knowingly selling fakes at high prices, or they just don’t know what a real bag looks like. Every other store I have been to that sells vintage or used LV’s (or any other expensive brand handbag) has them locked up in a display case, or at least set down to rest on a table near the front of the store. If you buy a bag from this shop, do your research beforehand! You don’t wanna get ripped-​off.

I was appalled at how rude the owner was, especially after the good reviews of this place. I went in on Saturday, liked what I saw, started chatting with an employee about the designer duds and she told me that the owner buys stuff. So I went in yesterday, and from the jump the owner was disgustingly rude. I told her I talked with an employee and she quickly replied that she wasn’t buying anything, which I gladly accepted. Then I wanted to ask, «In general» does she buy or consign, but before I could even finish my question, she interrupted me and awfully said no. Then, with an attitude replied that I could go to Plato’s Closet, which to me, sounded like an insult because she took a look at me and saw another college student. I just smiled and walked out. I may be a young college student but it’s not like I was going to bring her crap, and trust me, my stuff was more like her inventory than belonging at Plato’s.
That’s quite alright, I’ll take my Palm Beach wear and my business elsewhere, and in the meantime, the owner Cat has earned the award of being the first rude person I’ve met here in Athens.
Also, go to Agora for designer bags (they even have layaway!) and Suska for your upscale consignment needs. Thanks Cillies!

While I like the fact that they have an overabundance of EVERYTHING, that’s another reason why I have to knock off some stars. The place was really disorganized and made shopping more of a stressful, overwhelming situation rather than a pleasant one.
However, I like their large stock of gently used Louis Vuittons, Chanels, other designer handbags… they carry anything from Target brands to higher end stuff. I’m convinced you can find anything in this place. If only it was more organized I’d be in love!

The owner of this shop is as nice as nice can be, and her merchandise is unique, interesting and well-​priced.
She’s got fabulous, authenticated Chanel and Louis Vuitton purses. (Before my daughter graduates from UGA, I vow to splurge on one of the bags.)
Last time in, I treated S to a pair of Doc Martins. The shoes were about $ 25 more than what my daughter thought. The owner — a real mensch — happily split the difference with us, and we left with a great pair of shoes.
If you go for vintage merchandise, this is a great place to shop.

This store definitely has something for everyone! Shopping there is a fun activity in itself from the funky music, fun novelty gift items, and endearing staff members. Their new clothing follows every trend for each new season. The mix in the store is fantastic: carrying new styles — even in PLUS sizes, high end brand name clothing on the designer rack, authentic Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, and consignment clothing at great bargain prices. They carry a huge selection of all the new and vintage jewelry and accessories you could ever dream of to complete your look.
The back of the store is Mecca for those looking for that very special hard to find pair of vintage boots. This store even has a cozy little nook where you can find vintage treasures like jewelry boxes, paintings, retro photos, and kitschy nicknacks for your home! I recently found that Cillies carries items handcrafted in Athens, Ga by local artists. How cool is that?!
They do have an awesome selection of UGA Bulldogs apparel and jewelry at better prices than the other stores dedicated for that purpose. The fun and friendly staff can also assist you in creating that special outfit or lead you to that perfect game day dress from the rest of the stores selections.
The atmosphere is eclectic and fun. The staff are really fun, friendly, and helpful people. And you are sure to find what you are looking for in their wonderfully diverse selections.

Cillies always has something that’s fun, funky, and different! You can go in the store several times a week, and there’s ALWAYS something new to see! They have everything from plastic «jewels» to the highest end couture (Vuitton, Chanel, etc.). There truly is something for everyone and the customer service is top notch! They carry most women’s sizes (including plus sizes) and have great clothing for men as well. This is a great store to put on your regular shopping rotation, you never know what delightful bargain you’re going to find!

In November 2011, I purchased two AMAZING purses-​a gorgeous Chanel and a Louis Vuitton. Cat (the owner) and her staff were incredibly helpful and dedicated to helping me shop for the perfect bags. Not only are they nice but they offer a convenient «lay-​away» type purchasing that allowed me to pay monthly for the bags and stay within my budget at the same time. If it wasn’t for that, I would never have been able to afford both bags at the same time. I highly recommend Cillie’s Clothing for any clothing needs, especially if you are looking for a beautifil new purse (or two)!

They get extra kudos for staying open past all the other stores. I was looking for gifts before I headed to the airport to get home and this was the only place that was open. Found some good gifts, UGA T-​Shirts and sun glasses.
The lady was very helpful and nice even though she blatantly tried to up sell things to me which comes with the turf I guess.

Well… I found a cute consigned little shirt for a reasonable price of $ 12 but my biggest complaint is that the selection is very slim. What they do have a lot of is brand new blouses and such but not anything anyone would really wear or want. Looks like it just came from a store that needed to get rid of unwanted merchandise.
The plus side is that if you have brand name trendy items you can get cash on the spot for those items if they like them. But listen, they must be certain brands that all the teenagers are wearing now. I brought in some really cute things but they were not the brands that were desired and so therefore would not take any of the clothes. So, if you have the brands and need the cash… take it here and see what they will give you. Not sure if Plato’s closets can beat it or not. Maybe try both. The parking can be tricky on busy days but that is true of all the downtown Athens area.

nice consignment shop (though much of the clothing is new) with brands ranging from gap to 7 for all mankind (a steal at $ 60!) in downtown athens…