Cheap Chic: Gilt Groupe

by Tracy Chait (RSS feed)
Sep 26th 2008 at 12:02PM

The invitation-only online sample sales run by Gilt Groupe have gotten a major boost in an economy that needs a major booster shot. Launched less than a year ago, the site claims it maintains a "private online community," whether fashion-seekers are invited by existing members or through customer service on the site.

Sample sales are announced via email and generally last 36 hours -- or less, considering prices are 70% off retail. This week alone, I've received messages for sales on Chloé, Derek Lam and Thakoon. (The image above is from today's Marc by Marc Jacobs sale.)

The fledgling startup has recently forged partnerships with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and the CFDA. It also appointed last week the former Martha Stewart CEO Susan Lyne in preparation for click-happy recessionistas. The site does civilize the whole sample sale scene -- no Balenciaga tug-of-wars beyond the virtual.

Tags: cheap chic, CheapChic, chloe, derek lam, DerekLam, gilt groupe, GiltGroupe, sample sales, SampleSales, thakoon

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MikeC Nov 20th 2008 6:41PM

Here is a Personal Invitation link, all you have to do is click it and sign up!!! Happy Shopping

http://www.gilt.com/invite/michaeljcanine

MikeC Nov 19th 2008 10:08PM

Hey, It looks like everyone wants to be invited!! In case you want more information check out this article, but my personal invitation link is below!!
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2008/0225/070.html

Personal Invitation Link: http://www.gilt.com/invite/michaeljcanine

In case you didn't know, Gilt isn't the only great sample sale website! below are invites to others, email me if they don't work:

RueLaLa is giving you $10 when you join by Dec. 31 by entering kerosundae@gmail.com (you have to enter my email to get the $10!)https://www.ruelala.com/access/referral/aid/1149

https://www.gilt.com/invite/kerosundae

I know that ideeli only allows one use for each referral link, so if the link doesn't work, email me!
http://www.ideeli.com/in/invitation?invitation=iyxxz6

http://www.hautelook.com/signup?sponsor=kerosundae@gmail.com

http://www.shopittome.com/shhsecret?code=C4zQBtrWSjZawIm1luUQVaOEU5N6dXLKNIJOmVKUqSHas_eq
shop it to me is not a sample sale site, but it's amazing! it searches everywhere online to find you deals that you set for in your preferences, I luuuv it!