We’ve heard the names, practised pronouncing them and admired the way they look in all those glossy magazines and advertorials, but most of only dream of owning our own designer dress or bag. Could be couture or even pret, but the price tags keep us away. Well, tick one thing off your long bucket list because things have changed thanks to these four websites offering pre-loved, but still gorgeous designer labels.
Confidential Couture
Founded in 2014 by Anvita Mehra, Confidential Couture had the sole aim of making “luxury available to masses” and they’ve achieved just that in a very short span. As India’s first authentic pre-owned luxury website, they provide opportunities for both buyers and sellers as a platform for exchange of bags and accessories. Names you’ll find on their sire range from Prada to Alexander McQueen, Hermes and many more. Stringent authentication processes are followed wherein their product experts ensure the absolute genuineness of each item put up for sale, leaving zero room for fakes.
What We Love: Maroon Patent Leather Pumps by Miu Miu
Cost: Rs 5,000 onwards
Shop here
Luxepolis
Established last July, Luxepolis believes in the timelessness of luxury and offers both new and pre-loved labels. The website has an extensive list of more than 500 luxury and premium brands in apparel (ethnic and wedding wear included), watches, accessories and even automobiles. Their brand list extends from an impressive A-Z and sees Indian moghuls such as Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla rub shoulders with our Mr Bond’s Aston Martin. Pretty groovy, we say!
P.S: They offer EMI options as well and all their products come with an authentication certificate.
What We Love: Charlotte Olympia Gold Dali Black Embellished Perspex Clutch
Cost: Rs 1,800 onwards
Shop here
My Luxury Bargain
“No one should sacrifice style for affordability – Fashion is for everyone!” We can’t love the team behind this brand enough for saying that. And they have the affordability front quite sorted with a repertoire of brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Fendi, Celine, Goyard, Gucci, Balenciaga and many more at up to 70 per cent off. Everything available on the website has been carefully handpicked, screened and passes through strict standards before being up for sale. You can list yourself as a seller too and get a quote within a speedy 48 hours.
What We Love: Dolce and Gabbana iPhone Case and Coin Purse
Cost: Rs 8,970 onwards
Shop here
Vintage Desi
No one quite does weddings as well as we Indians do – the band, the baaja, the baraat, and of course, the expensive designer wear. As soon as shaadi season arrives, your list of must-attend events gets out of hand, but how many weddings can one possibly attend or more importantly, how much ethnic designer wear can one possibly afford? This is where Vintage Desi steps in. The website houses some of the finest Indian designers starting from Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal, Anju Modi and even local designers including Minal Bijlani (Paisley) and Anisha Shetty. Kidswear by Gaurav Gupta, Gauri Nainika, Maya Nocon and Siddartha Tytler. Plus, you get bags, clutches, jewellery and a collection dedicated entirely to men. Just pick from their line of new or nearly new ensembles and sport a different avatar for every function.
What We Love: Mango Yellow Balloon Anarkali by Rohit Bal
Cost: Rs 750 onwards
Shop here
Not into luxury brands? Watch out for the high street edition next week.
We’ve heard the names, practised pronouncing them and admired the way they look in all those glossy magazines and advertorials, but most of only dream of owning our own designer dress or bag. Could be couture or even pret, but the price tags keep us away. Well, tick one thing off your long bucket list because things have changed thanks to these four websites offering pre-loved, but still gorgeous designer labels.
Confidential Couture
Founded in 2014 by Anvita Mehra, Confidential Couture had the sole aim of making “luxury available to masses” and they’ve achieved just that in a very short span. As India’s first authentic pre-owned luxury website, they provide opportunities for both buyers and sellers as a platform for exchange of bags and accessories. Names you’ll find on their sire range from Prada to Alexander McQueen, Hermes and many more. Stringent authentication processes are followed wherein their product experts ensure the absolute genuineness of each item put up for sale, leaving zero room for fakes.
What We Love: Maroon Patent Leather Pumps by Miu Miu
Cost: Rs 5,000 onwards
Shop here
Luxepolis
Established last July, Luxepolis believes in the timelessness of luxury and offers both new and pre-loved labels. The website has an extensive list of more than 500 luxury and premium brands in apparel (ethnic and wedding wear included), watches, accessories and even automobiles. Their brand list extends from an impressive A-Z and sees Indian moghuls such as Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla rub shoulders with our Mr Bond’s Aston Martin. Pretty groovy, we say!
P.S: They offer EMI options as well and all their products come with an authentication certificate.
What We Love: Charlotte Olympia Gold Dali Black Embellished Perspex Clutch
Cost: Rs 1,800 onwards
Shop here
My Luxury Bargain
“No one should sacrifice style for affordability – Fashion is for everyone!” We can’t love the team behind this brand enough for saying that. And they have the affordability front quite sorted with a repertoire of brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Fendi, Celine, Goyard, Gucci, Balenciaga and many more at up to 70 per cent off. Everything available on the website has been carefully handpicked, screened and passes through strict standards before being up for sale. You can list yourself as a seller too and get a quote within a speedy 48 hours.
What We Love: Dolce and Gabbana iPhone Case and Coin Purse
Cost: Rs 8,970 onwards
Shop here
Vintage Desi
No one quite does weddings as well as we Indians do – the band, the baaja, the baraat, and of course, the expensive designer wear. As soon as shaadi season arrives, your list of must-attend events gets out of hand, but how many weddings can one possibly attend or more importantly, how much ethnic designer wear can one possibly afford? This is where Vintage Desi steps in. The website houses some of the finest Indian designers starting from Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal, Anju Modi and even local designers including Minal Bijlani (Paisley) and Anisha Shetty. Kidswear by Gaurav Gupta, Gauri Nainika, Maya Nocon and Siddartha Tytler. Plus, you get bags, clutches, jewellery and a collection dedicated entirely to men. Just pick from their line of new or nearly new ensembles and sport a different avatar for every function.
What We Love: Mango Yellow Balloon Anarkali by Rohit Bal
Cost: Rs 750 onwards
Shop here
Not into luxury brands? Watch out for the high street edition next week.