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Ever wish there was a way to get your dream bag for just a night, to complete your perfect outfit? And that maybe that $2,600 price tag would just magically fade away?
Well, wish no more. The Web site allows you to do just that: rent bags. The concept is revolutionary and the perfect way to get a taste of fabulousness. The site has all the latest bags, claiming to add new styles daily. It separates its collection into four categories: trendsetter, princess, diva and couture. Obviously, carrying a couture handbag is different from just being a trendsetter, and having the high-end look comes at a higher price. Trendsetter bags include simple Coach styles, Michael Kors and Betsey Johnson. The princess category features the more expensive Coach designs, Cole Haan and Dooney and Burke. The diva purses boast brands like Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Prada and Fendi, and the couture collection consists of Chanel, Christian dior homme blue messenger bag, Chloe and Yves Saint Laurent.
The site includes a nifty little “closet” feature that allows you to view your wait list, as well as make a wish list of bags you’d like to rent in the future. You can also shop at the outlet, which features a host of “gently used” bags available for purchase at a discounted rate.
Then there are the fees. First, you pay a membership fee, a flat rate of $9.95 per month. Also, you can choose whether to keep the bag for a couple of weeks or a few months; the weekly rates range from $5 to $95 and the monthly from $15 to $275, all depending on the category of bag you choose. You can opt to invest in insurance, which covers potential damage done to the bag; those prices also range, depending on the category. Finally, there is a $9.95 shipping fee for every order.
A lot to shell out for a little bag, wouldn’t you say? But, hey, no one ever said looking this marvelous would be economical.