The hot designer recycle fest you should be at this weekend

Want to know what’s causing a stir at Greenmystyle towers today? The secret shopping event that everyone wants a ticket for; the chance to sneak a peek (and buy) the contents of London’s most stylish womens’ closets, as organised by Buy My Wardrobe. Be there this Saturday 25 July for Chanel, Gucci, Marc Jacobs and more at a fraction of the price.

Every couple of months or so, if you’re lucky, you’ll hear about a Buy My Wardrobe event happening in London. Each time, 20 Wardrobe Mistresses are chosen to sell the contents of their wardrobes to the public. But hang on, it’s not as desperate as it seems; these women are very carefully selected creatures. These women have the most fabulous designer label filled collections you’ve ever seen, and they’re selling it all… to you.

To give you an idea of the sheer glam of these ladies, past Wardrobe Mistresses have included ex Publishing Director of Elle magazine, Elaine Foran, Gucci Group Executive Mimma Viglezio and TV presenter Giselle Morley. The utter chic of it.

With ‘mistresses’ being selected, it all sounds a bit like some kind of secret S&M club we know, but don’t worry. The only leather you’ll be wearing is vintage, and the reason it’s all so hush hush is because none of the most stylish women in London want to share this exclusive money-saving party. Too late!

There is a £5 entry charge for the event this Saturday 25 July, as well as 100 VIP tickets which entitle you to a glass of champagne, a sneaky hour long preview of the collection plus an exclusive tip-filled presentation by a make-up artist or stylist.

You can expect vintage and designer labels galore, from Chanel bags and Jimmy Choos to Vivienne Westwood suits; everything will be on sale for the fraction of the price that it should be, thanks to these generous ladies.

If the huge bargains and breath taking vintage cuts are all a bit too much, there’s always pampering rooms where you can be treated to manicures or threading or something just as glamorous. A group of celebrity stylists and beauticians will offer half hour consultations for a tiny £25, proving it’s not all about the clothes, but looking good in them too. In the past stylist Zoe Lem took part, and as she polishes Elle Macpherson, Robbie Williams and Cat Deeley to perfection, her advice is gold dust as it is, let alone when surrounded by gorgeous vintage clothes.

If it sounds like a dream weekend to you, make sure you buy your VIP ticket (£20) and get there for 12pm or just head down to Adam St Members Club in West London from 1pm – 4pm and buy a ticket on entry for £5.

BuyMyWardrobe.com

Adam St Members Club,
9 Adam St London WC2
12noon till 4pm 25 July 2009

VIP Preview 12pm-1pm £20
Door Entry 1pm-4pm  £5