I'm curious how everyone feels about sample sale sites...a few years ago Gilt, Rue La La, Ideeli, Hautelook were all the rage. But lately most people I know buy mainly from established retailers or small boutiques.
I also find the "sample sale" aspect to be a little misleading...original prices are usually listed higher than they really are. Also, a lot of brands that were popular are now gone (Rue La La is a good example- their Sunday night Styleathon used to have a ton on big designer brands- now you're lucky to find a few contemporary brands, and the sale items that aren't bought are recycled from sale to sale).
Thoughts?
I also find the "sample sale" aspect to be a little misleading...original prices are usually listed higher than they really are. Also, a lot of brands that were popular are now gone (Rue La La is a good example- their Sunday night Styleathon used to have a ton on big designer brands- now you're lucky to find a few contemporary brands, and the sale items that aren't bought are recycled from sale to sale).
Thoughts?