Top: Dolce & Gabbana and below, John GallianoHiring clothes may not be a totally new concept but this one made me take notice.
Cutely called "Can I Borrow That?", it basically allows you to have a lend of a designer frock, that you may never be able to afford, and at a fraction of the retail price.
And I sure get the whole idea. Chances are you may want one amazing outfit for one special event - mega birthday party, hot date, wedding etc etc - and chances are you may never, ever have the need or even inclination to wear it again.
The rationale of 'CIBT' is, that considering 'designer labels have always been a luxury rather than a necessity and as the world recovers from the Global Financial Crisis, consumers have grown more conscious of how far a dollar will take them.' goes the media spiel.
While CIBT says this new mindset doesn't denote a lack of demand for designer clothes, it's saying that customers are becoming a bit more savvy.
Managing Director, Michelle Auraha , says she has found the perfect balance between indulgence and thriftiness: "‘Can I Borrow That?’ is an online boutique, which hires out designer dresses at one sixth or less of the retail price,'' she says.
"Marginalizing the divide between high-end and high street and allowing the majority of women the ability to indulge in international designer wear."
Auraha does two trips a year to Italy and London to purchase the designer wears in a range of styles and sizes that are then displayed on the CIBT website.
There is an option to try the dress before renting, to ensure a perfect fit and 'like' ability and the frocks can be shipped all over Australia. Thae can also be rented weekly or monthly with an option to buy at a lesser cost of the retail price, at the end of the season.
Available designers include Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Just Cavalli, John Galliano, GF Ferre and Roberta Scarpa.
A cute idea indeed . . .
4 comments:
In the pool of blogs and websites that tell you the latest in fashion trends and looks, it’s hard to make it apply to you.
It’s great to stay updated but at the end of the day, you don’t want to just be someone who drools over the clothes you see online while secretly despising the models wearing them.
Myprivatestylist.com is that website that is just like a breath of fresh air. Instead of just showing you what you want to wear, it shows you how to wear it.
All I had to do was enter my body measurements and let the stylist give me fashion tips and advice centered around my body type. Now not only do my friends think I look better, but I feel better about myself.
Let myprivatestylist.com take you from looking at what you want to be to actually being who you want to be. It worked for me.
Best of luck,
Christie
It's great to have top designer names available for hire - up until recently it seemed to be only mid-range labels available for hire. Do you know if there has been any response (positive or otherwise) from the designers?
I have used Can i borrow that and there service is lovely. Fashion is amazing. Love this site!! would recommend to all.
thanks Melissa,
i took your advice and went on this website. it was amazing, i LOVE it. there is a good amount to pick from. i went to a wedding at the opera house and blew everyone away in a beautiful pink Versace dress. thank you so much this is my new fav site :)
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