If you’re into fashion in any type of capacity, I think it’s safe to say that you have a love or even an appreciation for designer fashion. I personally adore designer runway shows and how certain designer pieces shape the market and trends that we see all around us. I love it all but I particularly love designer bags! However, paying the price isn’t always an option. Sometimes, it’s just not in the budget or I’m not confident enough that I will love a bag enough to justify the spend.
Hence my excitement when I came across Vivrelle, a members-only club that grants access to amazing designer items like bags, jewelry, etc. for a monthly membership fee. It sounds like a dream to borrow a designer piece and enjoy it without the upfront pressure of purchasing. But is a Vivrelle membership really worth it? Here is my first experience and honest review + if I would purchase the bag that I borrowed or not!
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The Vivrelle Membership Experience
It is 100% free to apply for a Vivrelle membership where you can then choose your desired tier upon acceptance. There are currently four closet tier memberships: Classique, Couture, Classique+ and Couture+ (click here for current membership fee amounts). I will be reviewing closet tier Classique that allows you to borrow one item per month with an estimated retail value under $4,000.
DISCOUNT CODE: **Use code THEDAILYTRUE for 50% off first 3 months of your Vivrelle Membership**
The Saint Laurent Medium Loulou Shoulder Bag was an easy choice for my first borrow. I’ve had my eye on this bag for a very long time but was hesitant to take the leap so this was the perfect opportunity! Shipping was extremely fast and the exterior of the box was discreet which was a huge plus for me. As soon as I opened the box, I’m not ashamed to say that I actually screamed because the bag is even more stunning in person. And to know that it was mine for 30 days? Definitely did a happy dance.
The bag arrived well-protected in a duster bag and was in amazing condition, honestly like new. It was a joy to carry it around with me for errands, shopping days and nights out. This was so special because my go-to style is a classic black bag with gold hardware similar to my Louis Vuitton Diane bag that I carry literally everywhere. Which leads to the big question: after being able to experience the Saint Laurent Medium Loulou Shoulder Bag firsthand, would I buy it?
I am beyond grateful for a membership like Vivrelle because now I know that this particular bag is not for me. It is beyond gorgeous without a doubt but the medium size was a little too big for me to naturally reach for often. The small size Loulou bag would be perfect so imagine if I would have purchased the medium thinking that it was the perfect bag. Only to feel eh before 30 days even passed!
Is Vivrelle Worth It?
So is a Vivrelle membership worth it? Now that I have experienced my first 30 days, I can confidently say that I think it is. It’s amazing and so convenient that I was able to experience a bag that I loved without the pressure of making an immediate decision. Now that it’s time to return it and choose my next borrow, I’m honestly super excited! But another great feature of Vivrelle that I love is that if I did desire to purchase this exact Loulou bag, I could have at an exclusive price. So it really is a win-win!
If you love designer and would love to borrow before you buy or even just enjoy the experience, I really recommend trying Vivrelle!
DISCOUNT CODE: **Use code THEDAILYTRUE for 50% off first 3 months of your Vivrelle Membership**