Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Kate Moss, Carine Roitfeld, & More Are Auctioning Their Closets For Charity

By now, those of us working from home have already baked bread, done so many online yoga classes we are basically experts, and learned every dance that’s been invented thus far on TikTok. Next up: Marie Kondo’ing our closets. Or rather, that’s what fashion’s finest, including Kate Moss, Carine Roitfeld, and Thandie Newton, have taken to doing over the last few weeks, as per the request of luxury resale company Vestiaire Collective. The stuff they’re getting rid of will be auctioned off to the highest bidder, with every single penny of the proceeds going to the organizations who need funding most right now. 

Starting today, when you log onto Vestiaire Collective’s website, you’ll be greeted with a shopping grid full of designer garbs once owned by your favorite fashionable celebrities, from Rachel Weisz and Margherita Missoni to Camille Charriere and Pernille Teisbaek. In the collection, you’ll find a wide range of products, including Celine handbags, Magda Butrym bedazzled heels, Victoria Beckham specs, Tibi trench coats, and more. Other brands on the roster are Prada, By Far, Rodebjer, Miu Miu, and Chloé. Do we even need to continue? 

As for the proceeds from the online auction, Vestiaire Collective will be donating to charitable organizations both in the company’s home country of France and worldwide, with each celebrity contributor choosing a specific charity to support that is close to their hearts. Of those chosen, there’s the World Health Organization (WHO), a UN-led organization that specializes in global health; Fondation Hôpitaux de France-Paris, a charity designed to help improve the quality of life for children, young people, and the elderly in French hospitals; Lombardy Regional Fundraising, which will raise money for the Northern region of Italy where COVID-19 has hit especially hard; and La Paz University Hospital in Madrid, which is working hard to combat the effects of COVID-19 in the Spanish capital.

“In my 30-year career, I’ve never assisted in something like this before,” fashion journalist Anna Dello Russo says. “This pandemic has transformed us into a militant audience: in my small part, I feel I need to do everything I can to be helpful for the people involved in the fight against this virus.” Dello Russo chose for her donation to benefit the Lombardy region of Italy. 

We know the act of shopping on its own might feel trivial right now, but when it comes to helping the organizations on the frontlines, every penny counts. Sign on to Vestiaire Collective’s website or shop the curated selection below to support the organization that feels most important to you today.

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Monday, March 30, 2020

Zoë Kravitz Is Our Loungewear Icon

Ever since we had the pleasure of seeing Zoë Kravitz and her very tall husband Karl Glusman out walking their dog Scout last month in NYC, we haven’t quite been able to shake the image. Surprisingly enough, though, it wasn’t the couple’s good looks and effortless demeanors that made the image so memorable, nor was it Scout’s cuteness level (which, I might add, is unprecedented). Instead, it was the High Fidelity star’s nothing-to-it loungewear set that differentiated this particular paparazzi shot from all the others. It’s also this one that, given our orders to stay home for the foreseeable future, inspired us to make matching loungewear sets a staple of our spring wardrobes. 

For the stroll, Kravitz paired her heather-gray Entireworld set with a moss-green Loewe duster, gray New Balance 990s, and a top-handle Fendi bag. Altogether, the look is a shining example of how you can make staying comfortable at home (or on a careful and safe walk outside) look like a million bucks, which, according to experts, might actually have an impact on the way you work and feel during these uncertain times.

If not for her coat’s price tag having one too many zeroes, we’d have already purchased every piece of Kravitz’s awe-inspiring ensemble. Luckily, the rest of her low-key look (minus the handbag, of course) is relatively accessible. So to help you mimic Zoë’s comfortable-yet-polished look during the next few weeks of quarantine, we went ahead and rounded up all of today’s best loungewear sets for women in the slideshow ahead — one of which was taken straight from the actress herself.

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.


Entireworld Brushed Back Sweatshirt, $, available at EntireWorld

Entireworld Brushed Sweatpants, $, available at EntireWorld


Richer Poorer Women's Fleece Sweatpant, $, available at Richer Poorer

Richer Poorer Women's Fleece Sweatshirt, $, available at Richer Poorer


Out From Under Bristol Boatneck Cropped Top, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Out From Under Bristol Boatneck Cropped Top, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Out From Under Bristol Bike Short, $, available at Urban Outfitters


Raey Dip Hem Knitted Cashmere Sweater, $, available at Matches Fashion

Raey Wide-leg knitted cashmere trousers, $, available at Matches Fashion


TNA Cropped Fleece Sweatshirt, $, available at Aritzia

TNA High-Waisted Legging, $, available at Aritzia


Zara Flowy Top, $, available at Zara

Zara Flowy Wide Leg Pants, $, available at Zara


Donni Waffle 1/2 Zip, $, available at Donni

Donni Waffle Short, $, available at Donni


Wol Hide Easy Sweatshirt, $, available at Wol Hide

Wol Hide Easy Sweatpant, $, available at Wol Hide


Topshop Camel Knitted Set, $, available at Topshop


Aries No Problemo Tie Dye Sweatshirt, $, available at Aries

Aries No Problemo Tie Dye Sweatpants, $, available at Aries


Cotton Citizen Milan Crew, $, available at Cotton Citizen

Cotton Citizen Milan Sweats, $, available at Cotton Citizen


Simply Be Plus-Size Knitted Ribbed Two-Piece, $, available at Simply Be


H&M Ribbed Jersey Pajamas, $, available at H&M

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The Case For Getting Dressed

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8 Sample Sales You Can Shop From Your Sofa

It might not feel like it from the couch, but spring has, in fact, officially arrived. And while enjoying the corresponding weather isn’t exactly in the cards, there is one thing about the beginning of the season that we can take advantage of from inside: sample sales.

Anyone who’s ever shopped at a New York City or Los Angeles sample sale will tell you that they’re not for the faint of heart. Similar to department store-goers on Christmas Eve or people who wait in line at Best Buy on Black Friday, sample sales shoppers are in it to win it, and they’ll hardly let the fact that you had your eye on something first stop them from snatching it right out from under your nose. After all, when the sign outside says “80% off,” what do you expect? 

Online sample sales, however, don’t share those same aggressive tactics. Of course, shoppers are still relentless. Those who tried to shop the Aries sample sale on Saturday — one that caused the London-based streetwear brand’s entire site to shut down due to an overwhelming number of visitors — can attest to that. But for the most part, shopping a sample sale online is much less intense. And because most stores are closed for the foreseeable future, many are making their annual sample sales digital. 

Right now, luxury brands across the board, including Tibi, Rachel Comey, and Sies Marjan are offering their best discounts of the year — all of which you can shop from the comfort of your sofa. And to make nabbing a deal easier than ever before, we went ahead and rounded the best ones up in the slideshow ahead.

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Rachel Comey


Dates: 3/26 - 4/9
Sale: Up to 60% off archival and new Rachel Comey pieces up to Pre-Spring '20.


Rachel Comey Cater Skirt, $, available at Rachel Comey

Koio


Dates: Now until 4/2
Sale: Up to 50% off Koio's Avalanche and Verse styles.

Koio Avalanche Sneakers, $, available at Koio

Rent The Runway


Dates: Now
Sale: Up to 90% off designer pieces from Maison Margiela, Marques' Almeida, Tibi, and Cushnie.

Maison Margiela Open End Fleece Sweater, $, available at Rent The Runway

Tibi

Dates: Now
Sale: Up to 80% off Tibi clothing, shoes, and accessories.

Tibi Claude Sequin Layered Halter Dress, $, available at Tibi

La Ligne


Dates: Now until 4/1
Sale: Up to 50% off La Ligne’s signature styles including the Arielle Dress, Lean Lines Tee, Bonjour Pajamas and the Neat Sweater.

La Ligne Boudoir Dress, $, available at La Ligne

Sies Marjan


Dates: Now
Sale: Up to 40% off Sies Marjan clothing and shoes.

Sies Marjan Silvia Crinkled Poplin Belt Shirt Dress, $, available at Sies Marjan

The Upside


Dates: Now
Sale: Up to 60% off men's and women's activewear from the Upside.

The Upside Indigo Retro Catsuit, $, available at The Upside

Derek Lam


Dates: 3/20 - 3/31
Sale: Up to 80% off Derek Lam's best sellers from current and past seasons.

Derek Lam Leta Ribbed Ruffle Knit Pullover, $, available at Derek Lam

Derek Lam Rasia Rib Knit Pant, $, available at Derek Lam

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