Attending in grand style a formal or special occasion need not cost much all the time. Occasionally renting a branded outfit can be an easy solution. Several places offer branded clothes at affordable rates, and plenty of choices are available to meet temporary or emergency fashionable outfits appropriate for different occasions and seasons.
Although renting gives consumers a convenient access to a wide selection of designer items, there is still a limitation to what consumers will be able to find available at rental stores. For example, specific designs, sizes, exclusive and newly released items. In-demand items might also be limited to only one piece, which makes reserving and waiting for a particular item inconvenient, especially when rental periods can be as long as two weeks to one month.
Whether dressing up for a special occasion, like a wedding, or an important formal event, renting a fashionable outfit presents an economical and flexible alternative to exploring new fashion trends and styles without the commitment of shelling out a substantial sum for a one-off occasion. Afterwards, the rented outfit can simply be returned and a new one with a different item rented again for a different occasion. If a particular rented outfit is too good to let go, a purchase offer can be made.
Here are some outlets that rent out branded clothes:
Style Carousel
For: Luxury clothes, shoes, and fashion accessories
Cost: $1,188 /month for one year subscription
Hermes, Gucci, Givenchy and other famous global brands are available for rent at this outlet. Interested parties can choose to make either a one-time rental or subscribe to their a one-year Stylepass membership.
Styletheory
For: For luxury designer bags
Cost: $899 /month
A subscription-based rental platform that offers a range of top luxury brand bags, including Chanel and Balenciaga. Members can rent any one bag a month for up to three months, with the option to swap for another bag at an extra cost of $420. Members can have access to new arrivals every week and free delivery and returns.
Wardobista
For: Designer dresses and evening gowns
Cost: $1,000 to $5000 /four days
Fitting is available at their Causeway Bay shop at a cost of $150 for four dresses /45minutes
This outlet offers a wide range of designer dresses and evening gowns for every occasion. Renting here is as easy as selecting the dress of choice and reserving the date for delivery and return. Rental fees depends on the style, design and the number of days that an outfit is rented.
Le Soleil
For: Non-traditional wedding dresses and designer gowns
Cost: $8,000 Up /three days
Excluding additional cost of a non-refundable deposit
A collection of unique and nontraditional designer wedding dresses and accessories are available at this outlet, notably ultra-feminine to Haute-Couture gowns by designers, such as Beccar Atelier, Denit Levi and Riki Dalal. Brides-to-be can set an appointment for a fitting session at its store in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Mode Tuxedo
For: Tuxedo and tailor-made services
Cost: $2,600 Up /three days
Going for a well-tailored tuxedo costs from $20,000 to $40,000, and this makes renting one a much more attractive proposition. Mode Tuxedo provides tailor-made tuxedos in a variety of styles paired with accessories that elevates one’s look for rent at a fraction of what it would cost to purchase a new one. They offer premium quality, with excellent designs and top-notch materials courtesy of Eddie Tam, one of the city’s best at styling grooms.