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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be a big time celebrity? The ultimate perk, of course, being stylists showing up at your front door with racks and racks of free designer wares for you
Gilt Groupe was founded in 2007 by two very industrious and creative Harvard grads, Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson who combined their experience in Silicon Valley (Alexis) and Fashion Avenue (Alexandra) to create a sale site unlike any other. So how does it all work? Once you're a member of Gilt Groupe, your receive email notifications about the site's sales on a weekly basis. Gilt holds between 15 and 17 designer sales per week that run the gamut from handbags, shoes and accessories, to men, women's and children's clothing. In other words, no fashion stone goes unturned! Once you receive the email notifying you of a sale, you navigate directly to the Gilt website, sign in and voila - all the sale items are organized for you in an easy to use, well-edited format with high quality photos of the clothing. Information about fabric and fit as well as close-ups of the items are all well-detailed on the site. Moreover, Gilt Groupe partnered with the CFDA (the Council of Fashion Designers in America) in January of 2008, which means that Gilt's products come straight from the designers themselves. Unlike other discount websites, with Gilt, there is no middleman. What you see is what you get! Once your purchase is made, the unique and easy Gilt experience continues. Items are shipped the same day they are ordered which means no chasing down the post-man for your wares. They arrive at your door within a day or two, along with a handwritten thank-you note to show the company's appreciation for your patronage. Talk about impeccable and personal service! Each week, Alexis and Alexandra send personal emails to their female customers informing them of what that week has in store, while the Gilt Groupe men's director John Auerbach sends personal emails to the male members. This distinguishes Gilt from many other online retailers. As they are an invite only site, Gilt is extending a special offer to SpoiledinLA readers. Join now using the following link: www.gilt.com/spoiledinla You will be glad you did. After all, with labels like Thakoon, Helmut Lang, Badgley Mischka, Sergio Rossi and Chloe, Gilt is not only a place to shop, it seems like it's the only way to shop! by Natalie Krinsky 1/12/2009 |
