About our Alley

My Urban Alley is a retail business that specializes in selling items that are mainly second hand, but also brand new items that were initially purchased at a very low price.  Products include fashions, shoes, accessories, and home décor. The items for sale have been handpicked and reflect the personal style of its owner, Alison Abarquez. 
 
The idea surrounding this business is to provide an opportunity for consumers to feel more comfortable in purchasing second hand and to help remove the stigma around wearing, using, and gifting used items. 

My Urban Alley wants to help shape the kind of world we want to live in; creating a more conscious consumer by encouraging buying second hand and by borrowing and sharing more. 

 

Concept behind our Business Name

“My” was added to make it personal to the owner, Alison Abarquez, as each item is a reflection of her style is some way, shape, or form.

When I think of the word “Urban”, I think modern, timeless, streetwear.

The word “Alley” is often associated with grungy and garbage. The concept behind the company is “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”

“Alley” is also a play on words referencing the owner’s nick name, Ali.