Jul 23

Jul 23 Beating the heat doesn’t mean sacrificing style.

These Prince George’s County boutiques have the trends to keep you looking – and feeling – cool all summer long.

By Allana Haynes

New Digz Consignment in Crofton and Upper Marlboro is a boutique style consignment shop that offers a selection of new and gently used women’s accessories, clothing, handbags and shoes at competitive prices, according to its website. Founded in 2014 by Sadiqa Brown and Kelli Queen, the shop has inventory that caters to women of all ages, ethnicities, socio-economic classes and styles.

Queen said the boutique offers a number of styles ranging from contemporary to classic.

"Right now, we're seeing a shift toward more relaxed, polished silhouettes," she said. "Relaxed denim, barrel-leg jeans, and tailored trousers are all strong performers because they offer an updated look while remaining classic enough to wear season after season."

Queen’d Bijoux is an online boutique specializing in authentic handmade African clothing, jewelry, sandals and waist beads, according to its website. Founded in 2021 by Dascha Dorisma, the brand features cow horn and brass jewelry, African print kimonos and Maasai leather sandals sourced from skilled artisans in Ghana and Kenya.

Dorisma said the brand offers one-of-a-kind pieces that can elevate any look.

“Our pieces focus on uniqueness, for example, no two rings are exactly the same,” she said. “Anyone who’s looking to stand out or make a statement and appreciate culture, that’s what our pieces are good for.”

De Novo in Hyattsville is a consignment shop that offers elevated everyday women’s accessories, clothing, handbags and shoes, according to its website. Founded in 2026 by Erin Meehan Richmond, the shop aims to give pieces a second life, while making sustainable shopping welcoming and fun.

Richmond said the shop offers pieces in a variety of natural fabrics that are both functional and sustainable.

“I’ve really found a genuine enthusiasm for secondhand shopping writ large,” she said. “People appreciate natural fibers, so we’re trying to offer that.”

Afrique Fashion House in Upper Marlboro is an e-commerce boutique specializing in ready-to-wear and custom-tailored African clothing for men, women and children, according to its website. Established in 2019 by Adwoa Boakye-Ansah, the family-owned business offers contemporary African print dresses, jumpsuits and two-pieces that are carefully crafted from the heart of Ghana and Washington, D.C.

Boayke-Ansah said the shop offers pieces that are stylish and wearable.

“In summer, we try to make sure that our clothing is comfortable,” she said. “Most people prefer to customize things to make it trendy.”

Alldāz in Suitland is a high-end street and sportswear brand inspired by the hustle, style and rhythm of everyday life, according to its website. Established in 1998 by Curtis Chambers, the brand offers versatile pieces that can be worn from the gym to a night out.

Chambers said consumers should consider local businesses as they shop for summer fashion.

“Small businesses are the engine to the economy,” he said. “They offer a more specialty look because we can’t compete with the big brands, so we have to be very creative with the things we do.”