It’s no secret that vintage and resale fashion has been on the rise. More people are embracing secondhand fashion for various reasons, from sustainability to economics to aesthetics. Recently, resale went even more mainstream with the cameo of Vestiaire Collective in the new season of hit Netflix show, Emily in Paris! Mindy, Emily’s best friend, visited a Vestiaire Collective storefront in Paris to sell her Balmain couture blazer dress in order to make funds for her career endeavours.
Since style is a main focal point of the show, highlighting resale fashion, especially in the luxury space, will undoubtedly bring extra attention not only to the featured online retailer Vestiaire Collective – but also to secondhand shopping in its entirety!
“This partnership marks a significant milestone towards the integration of circular fashion into mainstream programs, and reflects the importance of the fashion resale market today,” says Fanny Moizant, co-founder and president of Vestiaire Collective.
In case you weren’t aware of Vestiaire Collective before the brand’s debut in Emily in Paris, it’s a pre-loved luxury and premium fashion hub with more than 35,000 items added every day online. And like Mindy, anyone can sell their authentic designer goods on the site. Emphasis on ‘authentic,’ as authenticity is guaranteed at Vestiaire Collective.
“Since day one, trust has been at the heart of everything we do. We’ve pioneered pre-loved fashion authentication, with guaranteed 360° buyer and seller protection policies, comprehensive quality control, and proactive customer care. Plus, we’ve built a Collective of trustworthy fashion lovers, so you can buy and sell with confidence.” – Vestiaire Collective.
In part of Vestiaire Collective’s collaboration with Emily in Paris, the platform has released a curated collection of designer items inspired by the fashion showcased in the show.
“Even before our feature on this new season, many of the outfits from previous episodes have been sourced on Vestiaire Collective, so when the opportunity to be featured on the show came up, we felt it was a great fit,” shared Samina Virk, US CEO of Vestiaire Collective.
Shop our picks from the edit:
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Although shopping from designer brands is far from a necessity, we can’t deny the appeal. Whether it be for the exceptional craftsmanship, the design itself, or even for the logo – buying a designer item, say from somewhere like Prada, feels extra exciting and special (if you’re into that sort of thing). That being said, it’s no secret how expensive luxury shopping is -especially lately! Designer prices continue to be on the rise, going up every year without fail. But if you still simply can’t resist getting a taste of something luxury, we get it.
Prada is one of the top designer brands in the game. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t recognize that little Prada triangle! If you’re looking to break into the world of designer labels or invest in something new, Prada is a reputable brand that will continue to hold its value (at a price). With a budget of $500, you may not be able to buy a brand-new Prada bag, but you do still have some options that will scratch the itch!
All of these Prada items are under $500!
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Designer items can be crafted so beautifully, but can definitely cost quite a fortune. What if we told you that you can score awesome luxury pieces at a lower cost? There are a handful of stores where you can shop online and browse reduced designer brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Oscar De La Renta, Versace, Jacquemus, and so many more.
Here are sites to shop for affordable designer brands
The RealReal
The RealReal is your one-stop-shop for all things secondhand designer. The retailer has millions of shoppers and consigners, and its inventory seems almost endless! From women’s, men’s, and kids’ fashion to fine jewellery, watches, fine art, and home decor, the company curates a huge marketplace of authenticated luxury. Plus, it showcases the estimated retail price of its listings, so you know how much you’re saving.
Vestiaire Collective
Vestiaire Collective is a buy-and-sell online consignment store that specializes in reselling gently used items for as much as 70% off the original price. Here, you can find high-end designer items from brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Hermes, Burberry, Fendi, and Givenchy.
Rebag
Shop thousands of beautiful bags and accessories from 50+ designers, including Dior, Chanel, Hermes, and more at Rebag. The collections are white-glove inspected for the highest quality and authenticity, and new arrivals are added every week.
FASHIONPHILE
From rare luxury finds to coveted designer pieces, FASHIONPHILE has it all! With over 20 years in business, FASHIONPHILE has become one of the world’s top resellers of pre-owned luxury, and it’s the exclusive re-commerce partner of Neiman Marcus. Not only can you shop an array of designer goods on the site, but you can also sell them!
thredUP
thredUP has a variety of brands for everyone’s style and budget, including designer labels, of course. Prices start at $0.99 and go up into the thousands. We have bought secondhand pieces from brands like Aritzia, Reformation, Zara, Louis Vuitton, and Dolce & Gabbana on thredUP.
THE OUTNET
Launched in 2009, THE OUTNET has since established itself as the benchmark of luxury discount shopping, offering over 350 designer fashion brands at exceptional prices of up to 70% off. It has a dedicated buying team in London that purchases over 90% of stock directly. We’ve previously bought a blouse from The Row on the site for an absolute steal!
Hudson’s Bay
Hudson’s Bay is fan-favourite department store that has a ton of discounts on designer items. From outerwear to purses, to footwear, to apparel, there’s something for everyone to shop for with great deals. It also has a sale section with even deeper discounts!
SSENSE Sale
SSENSE is partly known for its amazing sales. At the end of every season (and sometimes during), the site hosts a sale with items from sought-after designer brands for up to 50-70% off! If you’re coveting a specific item, put it on your wishlist and cross your fingers that the sale will come through.
Italist
To shop new designer items at a discount, you have to check out Italist! “Through our innovative site, customers purchase brand-new, in-season, completely authentic items at the Italian retail price, which is typically lower than retail prices around the world.” Italist shares on its website. Plus, it offers 4-day shipping worldwide, so it doesn’t matter where you are; you can shop its selection of designer items for up to 80% off.
Rue La La
Rue La La is an online shopping destination offering best-selling brands for up to 70% off retail prices. Each day, it curates pieces for its Boutique section that’s filled with the best of the best in women’s, men’s, and kids’ fashion, home decor, and more.
Neiman Marcus Last Call
Neiman Marcus has been a premier destination for luxury fashion and goods for more than a century. The Last Call Sale section is always full of designer name brands that are usually up to 75% off. And yes – it ships to Canada!
Gilt
Gilt provides insider-level access to coveted designer names at an amazing value, every day. It delivers the best finds for women, men, kids, and home, as well as luxury travel items. There are always new steals to discover on the site.
VSP Consignment
VSP Consignment is a Toronto consignment shop full of amazing designer pieces from brands like Prada, Dior, Loewe, and so many more. The shop is great about keeping its online shop up-to-date with its latest arrivals, and always seems to have a sale going on, so you can score even heavier discounts on already discounted designer items.
eBay
You can pretty much find anything you could ever want on eBay. Including designer goodies! The vintage selection of designer bags on eBay is especially great. Check out eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee so you can shop stress-free of counterfeit!
Shopbop Sale
The go-to online retail destination for modern style, Shopbop offers a hand-picked collection of apparel and accessories from the industry’s foremost contemporary and designer labels. It launched in 2000 and has grown into one of the world’s leading fashion authorities. Browse the sale section to snag designer pieces for up to 70% off!
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In honour of our upcoming Stuart Weitzman Toronto Warehouse Sale, we thought the perfect way to celebrate would be to take a deep dive into the coveted shoe brand, exploring its past and present! From its founding in 1986 to its glowing reputation today, Stuart Weitzman has grown to be one of the top high-end footwear brands available on the market, thanks to its high-quality craftsmanship and desirable designs.
Let’s dive in!
Stuart Weitzman was founded by none other than Stuart Weitzman himself back in 1986. Before the brand’s founding, Weitzman grew up apprenticing under his father, Seymour Weitzman, at the Mr. Seymour shoe factory, sketching his first-ever shoe design in 1957, at the age of 16!
Since the Creation of the Namesake Brand, the majority of Stuart Weitzman’s collections have been produced in Elda, Spain, a tiny city in the Alicante province known for its artisanal shoemaking.
Stuart Weitzman has become known for its impeccable style and comfort. Weitzman was one of a few designers who was also a skilled pattern-maker, believing that “a beautiful shoe is useless unless it feels as wonderful as it looks.”
Flash forward to 1993, when the first Stuart Weitzman boutique opened in Las Vegas, and one of the brand’s most popular shoe styles, the 5050 back-stretch boot was born. Which like it sounds, has a stretchable back design for extra comfort and wearability.
Stuart Weitzman is continuously spotted on the red carpet, having become a major celebrity staple. Its first notable celebrity moment was when Aretha Franklin thanked Weitzman for designing her Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour shoes while accepting an award at the 1983 American Music Awards—before the Stuart Weitzman brand was even established! Since then, Stuart Weitzman has had many more memorable red-carpet moments, famously including its Million Dollar shoes, adorned with 464 diamonds, worn by Laura Harring at the Academy Awards.
In 2012, the brand enters what it calls its “supermodel era”, working with famous models such as Natalia Vodianova, Kate Moss, Gisele Bündchen, Gigi Hadid, and Kendall Jenner.
Over the years, Stuart Weitzman has created a variety of iconic footwear staples, adored by everyone from celebrities to everyday fashion enthusiasts. Its most popular designs include the NUDIST sandal and the over-the-knee stretch boots, LOWLAND and HIGHLAND.
To this day, the Stuart Weitzman brand maintains meticulous dedication to detail and history of artisanal Spanish craftsmanship, creating beautiful shoes that deliver style and comfort for women who are “confident, bold — and, above all, strong.”
Explore Stuart Weitzman’s expert craftsmanship at a discount during the Stuart Weitzman Toronto Warehouse Sale, presented by StyleDemocracy.
The information stated in this article was provided via the Stuart Weitzman website.
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Luxury streetwear and sneaker shop, OAK, has opened a brand new flagship on Queen Street West in Toronto, marking its fourth location – its first in Toronto!
OAK, also known as, One Of A Kind, is a retailer offering a wide variety of sneakers as well as streetwear, including rare and designer pieces. Or “grails” some may say.
The shop already has 3 other locations based in Ottawa, Montreal, Laval, and now Toronto!
The Toronto store is 2,500 square feet and is designed to complement the already existing locations in Ottawa and Montreal. Retail Insider reports. The space is a sneakerhead’s dream!
One of the brand’s founders, Franco Benalia, shared via Retail Insider, that when designing the store, a main goal was to create a shop that differed from the generic sneaker resell shop.
Some of the brands you can expect to find at the new OAK flagship location are Louis Vuitton, Goyard, Jordan, Palm Angels, and so much more!
Head over to 333 Queen St W, Toronto to shop OAK’s selection of sneakers, apparel, and accessories!
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As much as we love splurging on the real deal from time to time, we can’t help but love finding a great dupe. Amazon has come a long way in terms of its fashion offerings within the past few years and you may be surprised at what you can find! We went on a hunt to score some dupes of some of our favourite fashion pieces on the market right now and while some things were a miss, we found some great hits!
Check out these 9 Amazon fashion dupes
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The first Monday in May just passed, AKA the Met Gala. This year’s Met Gala theme was honouring the legacy of the late Fashion Designer and Creative Director, Karl Lagerfeld, with the title “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty”. The gala is hosted by Vogue, at none other than the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, as a fundraiser for the museum as well as to celebrate the opening of its annual fashion exhibition. Every year, A-listers walk the red carpet and up the Met steps dressed to the nines in accordance with the theme (albeit, sometimes very loosely).
Let’s take a look at some of the fashion that graced the Met Gala steps this year:
Dua Lipa in Chanel
Anne Hathaway in Custom Versace
Jeremy Pope in Balmain
Rihanna in Valentino
Naomi Campbell in Chanel
Bad Bunny in Jacquemus
Kendall Jenner in Marc Jacobs
Michaela Coel in Custom Schiaparelli
Kristen Stewart in Chanel
Cara Delevigne in Karl Lagerfeld
Doja Cat in Oscar de la Renta
Jared Leto as Karl Lagerfeld’s Cat
Sydney Sweeney in Miu Miu
Jenna Ortega in Thom Browne
Keke Palmer in Sergio Hudson
Cardi B in Chenpeng Studio
Kim Kardashian in Schiaparelli
Olivia Rodrigo in Thom Browne
Jlo in Ralph Lauren
Kylie Jenner in Jean Paul Gaultier
Emma Chamberlain in Miu Miu
Billie Eilish in Simone Rocha
Lizzo in Custom Chanel
Florence Pugh in Valentino
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With over 240 locations across Canada, WINNERS is one of the leading off-price fashion retailers in the country. Canadians can’t resist the off-price retailers’ designer fashions, home goods, and accessories at 20-60% off daily. Plus, its stores and product offerings can vary significantly based on a number of factors including location, store size, and proximity to other WINNERS, Marshalls, and/or HomeSense stores.
Here’s our line-up of the best WINNERS locations in Toronto and the GTA.
Mavis and Matheson (650 Matheson Blvd. West)
Located at Heartland Town Centre, this WINNERS location boasts an impressive runway and contemporary section, full of amazing designer deals at a discount. Not to mention, a large selection of menswear, homewares, bags, footwear, and more.
Mavis and Britannia (765 Britannia Rd.)
This WINNERS is the second Heartland Town Centre location at Mavis and Britannia. Standing at a whopping 28,000-square-feet. It features an expanded beauty and activewear section, a well-stocked contemporary section, and much more. And the best part yet is that it’s just a stone’s throw away from the WINNERS at Mavis and Matheson, making the area a deal hunter’s dream!
Yorkville (110 Bloor St. West)
This discount haven is discreetly hidden amongst the high-end designers along Toronto’s Mink Mile. This WINNERS and HomeSense combo in Yorkville should not be missed. Spanning two floors, the WINNERS’ side offers massive footwear and accessories departments including a sparkly jewellery counter fully stocked with some major designer brands. Look out for a well-organized beauty department including a wall of clearance as well.
Bathurst and Lawrence (3090 Bathurst St.)
The brands at the Bathurst and Lawrence WINNERS location are truly unbelievable. While most Winners stores now carry a contemporary department featuring premium, high-end designers, this WINNERS location carries endless brand names across all departments. We spotted designer steals in the men’s department, women’s department, and footwear department. Look out for an expansive home décor section with beautifully curated seasonal displays at the end of each aisle.
College Park (444 Yonge Street)
The WINNERS location at College Park is hard to compete with in terms of selection and size. This store is huge and while it can get messy quickly due to the large volumes of shoppers, the merchandise makes up for it. We found a covetable travel section at this location. If you spot an incredible deal at this College Park Winners location, don’t think about it — buy it right away before someone else does.
Yonge and Front (35-45 Front St. East)
Just steps from St. Lawrence Market, the WINNERS location on Front east of Yonge Street boasts an elegant exterior, friendly staff, and a warm and inviting store environment. While this location isn’t the largest, it’s easy to shop and not at all overwhelming. We enjoyed the massive footwear department and well-organized pet section. Also worth checking out are the sizeable men’s department and well-lit beauty department.
Liberty Village (1100 King St. West)
Toronto’s newest WINNERS location is seriously impressive, and it definitely needs to be on your WINNERS hit list. Not only is it located in a great neighbourhood, but it’s also filled with everything from the latest in fashion, accessories, and footwear, to beauty, homewares, activewear, and much more. You’ll be sure to find something fabulous for less!
Oakville (2460 Winston Churchill Blvd)
Recently, GUCCI and Balmain jewellery was spotted at this Oakville WINNERS location! This spot is well-stocked with great brand names for less in jewellery, footwear, beauty, accessories, and even decor! It’s definitely worth visiting, and who knows, you may even score some premium designer goodies while you’re there.
Yongue and Eglinton (2290 Yonge St.)
This WINNERS is great if you’re looking for trendy womenswear, they carry tons of fashion-forward pieces, at a fraction of what they would normally cost. Apparently they don’t have a men’s or children section though, so this one is strictly for those of you who are looking for some chic finds in the women’s section.
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When it comes to this season’s ‘It’ bags, although each has its own unique and trendy aspects, one thing all these bags seem to have in common, is a classic element that will allow their wearers to continue to use and love them even has this season passes. Which is key when it comes to making a designer bag investment! Who wants a bag that “expires” after one season, anyway?
We’ve been seeing readditions of past classics alongside some fresh new designs. The playing of colours and textures has been a huge recurring theme for this season’s trending bags as well as an aspect of versatility!
Here are the designer ‘It’ bags you should be keeping an eye out for this season!
Balenciaga Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag
Reminiscent of Balenciaga’s iconic City Bag thanks to its moto-inspired details, is the Le Cagole Shoulder Bag! It gives a touch of Y2K nostalgia with its detachable heart-shaped mirror charm. We can’t seem to scroll Instagram without this bag popping up, and we can’t get enough! If you want to get a bit of a deal, Toronto’s VSP Consignment currently has one available.
YSL ICARE Maxi Shopping Bag
The absolute anti-micro bag is the YSL ICARE Maxi Shopping Bag. There’s no way you wouldn’t be able to fit everything you need within a day, in this bag. It’s literally huge. As if its size didn’t make enough of a statement, the logo is to scale, making it pretty much impossible to ignore.
Prada Symbole Leather and Fabric Mini Bag
What’s better than one bag? Two bags! You get two-in-one with Prada’s Symbole Leather and Fabric Mini Bag. You can wear the duo together or separately – technically making for a total of three bags! Its versatility along with its unique triangle shape and pattern, mimicking the Prada logo, makes for a perfect mix of trendy and classic.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Bag
Gucci has brought its iconic Jackie 1961 Bag back in a contemporary way with seemingly endless style choices! You can bet pretty much any bag in the Jackie collection has reached ‘It’ bag status. The best part about this bag is the fact that it’s been around since 1961. This not only means you can trust that it won’t ever go out of style – making it a great investment piece. But also, since it has been around for so long, you can find versions of the Gucci Jackie all over the vintage and secondhand markets.
Coach Pillow Tabby Shoulder Bag
Coach has been coming out with a ton of amazing, stylish pieces lately! Its Pillow Tabby is amongst its most popular bags of the moment, as it’s been trending for a while now. The original is definitely classic enough to take you through all seasons, however, if you’re looking for a bag stylized for the colder seasons, Coach has come out with a super chic shearling version!
Bottega Veneta Jodie
There’s just something about the Jodie bag by Bottega Veneta. This designer bag is made with Bottega’s signature intrecciato weave and has a half-moon silhouette, which seems to be the bag shape of the season! Although this is considered to be a trending ‘It’ bag, it is absolutely a classic! It comes in various colour and size options, all equally fab.
Miu Miu Wander Matelassé Shoulder Bag
Again, the half-moon silhouette making an appearance! Yet in a more structured, feminine twist this time with Miu Miu’s Wander collection. This bag is a perfect example of mixing a classic silhouette with a unique and fun texture – in turn creating another iconic ‘It’ bag. This bag has been making more and more of an appearance and we can’t wait to see all the ways it gets styled this season!
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Online shopping has had a major increase in popularity over the years and for good reason too. You can buy everything you want while hanging out at home or on the move. FWRD has become one of our go-to sites for outfit inspo or to grab unique and staple pieces for the season. FWRD offers a ton of brand name and designer items with categories like clothing, bags, shoes, accessories, and beauty. It can get quite pricey, but we’ve searched the site to round up products that we love that won’t break the bank. Also, in case you didn’t know, Ms. Kendall Jenner is actually the Creative Director of the brand and you can shop ‘Kendall’s Edit’ which has her top picks too.
Here are our fave items at FWRD under $200.
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