The Who What Wear Podcast: Christos Garkinos, the "Robin Hood of Fashion," on Revolutionizing the Luxury Resale Market and Which Vintage Pieces to Buy Now
Christos Garkinos, the self-proclaimed "Robin Hood of fashion" and founder of Covet by Christos, dives into his fascinating journey from a Greek restaurant in Michigan to becoming a luxury resale pioneer. He shares how the pandemic sparked his innovative live shopping network on Instagram. Garkinos also discusses which vintage pieces are hot right now, the valuable brands to collect, and personal stories from his time in reality TV. His insights make navigating the luxury resale market seem both thrilling and accessible!
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Early Fashion Epiphany
Christos Garkinos realized his love for fashion at age nine while watching a high school girl walk by in stilettos.
This moment was a "thunderbolt" experience, marking the start of his lifelong passion despite setbacks.
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From Music to Fashion Pivot
Christos went from a corporate job to managing Virgin Megastore Los Angeles and running LA nightlife from 1994 to 1998.
His career shifted after being wrong about Napster's threat and losing his music job in 2000, pivoting to fashion resale.
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Robin Hood of Fashion Story
Christos calls himself the "Robin Hood of fashion" because he sources luxury items from the rich and sells them affordably to others.
He helped a hoarder clear 2,000+ Chanel pieces from her closets, showcasing his deep resale expertise.
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Christos Garkinos, the self-proclaimed "Robin Hood of fashion," joins Who What Wear Market Director Bobby Schuessler to unpack his winding career, from growing up working in his family's Greek restaurant to becoming a reality TV personality and pioneering the world of luxury resale. Garkinos grew up infatuated with the Home Shopping Network, and after stints at big corporations like Clorox and Disney, he began to forge his own path in the resale market. He opened a store, starred in Bravo's Dukes of Melrose, joined HSN as a host, and then ultimately found his niche selling his curated goods on Instagram Live during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Garkinos discusses how he turned his pandemic project into Covet by Christos, an Instagram shopping network that now airs seven days a week. Plus, he shares which vintage items are trending and what brands are the most valuable to collect right now.
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