Mustard Seed, Bethesda

Located in Bethesda’s trendy downtown, Mustard Seed is a unique clothing store that buys secondhand items with labels ranging from Target brand to Prada. The way it works is that customers set up an appointment and bring in their old clothing, accessories and shoes. If the store believes the items to be in good condition, they will purchase them from the customer. Because of the nature of the buying process, Mustard Seed has a new collection every week. The selection, however, pales in comparison to the incredibly low prices.  It is not uncommon to find a pair of designer jeans selling for pocket change.  While second-hand clothing is their main staple, Mustard Seed also sells a more expensive and trendier new collection. - Zoe Pagonis