Yoox

[softgrey]

If you're on green overload and can't bare to hear about another "eco-friendly" this or "%100 organic" that, then take a deep breath and exhale because we kind of need a break from it all, too.

No, this post is about another cool way to get chic and ethical clothing: buying vintage.

And next month, June 4th to be exact, online fashion boutique Yoox.com will launch a vintage Dior sale. What's up for grabs? A gorgeous haute couture cocktail dress from 1967 which once belonged to Maria Felix; A necklace made from crystals, stones and pearls from 1963; a jacket in silk shantung from the early 1960s; and a necklace owned by fashion journalist Adriana Grassi made of amethyst stone-cut crystals and clear rhinestones from the 1960's.

Last year, the company did a Chanel vintage sale that saw everything being scooped up within minutes of its launch. So, if you're interested, you better act fast.

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[shoegal87]

has anyone purchased anything from the dior sale? I wanted the little striped bag but it sold out immediately

 

[liberty33r1b]

^everything was sold out so fast. only the very pricy dresses are left....they also has some amazing jewelry i really loved.

 

[luckyme]

the bee brooch was in my basket but my fingers werent fast enough...

 

[angora]

Everything sold out so fast...this 1940s couture dress is my favourite piece from the sale...if only it wasn't 10.6K!

 

[ajott]

something funny

pic from yoox europe with annotation by me ...

 

[laika]

^

I was looking through the Music Icons anniversary section under Blondie, and discovered a new height of bonkers yoox pricing:

Michael Kors rayon/spandex leggings, marked down from $1,738 to $1,304

{yoox}

 

[kokopuff]

goodness... was anyone lucky enough to snag one of the $450 balenciaga motorcyle bags??

apparently it came in a bunch of colors, all sold out by the time i got home from work. boo.

 

[Jungla_Juana]

the yoox superstars got them all, i'm imagining...

BTW can a yoox superstar PLEASE let me know when the FW07 tweed balenciaga jacket comes in? I'm sure those will sell out before they become available to us common folk....

 

[laika]

^tbh, JJ, the superstar thing is really not all that....the best stuff is usually not included in the private previews.

i will keep my eyes open for you though.

 

[Jungla_Juana]

oh, I thought the superstars could preview the whole collections before they became available to everyone!

thank you so much, laika

 

[shoegal87]

How do you become a superstar?

 

[laika]

^it's just random selection, so far as i know.

 

[luckyme]

every six months they evaluate members based on past history, but I'm not sure what the requirements are.

 

[shoegal87]

thanks!

 

[tylw]

^any coupons, please?

 

[laika]

verde@yoox for 5% off and free shipping...worked for me a few days ago.

 

[tylw]

^thanks laika, totally appreciate it.

 

[skot4mc]

thank you laika. worked for me!

 

[laika]

you're both welcome.