There was a time when I would have moved to New York
just for the sample sales, but with the discovery of one golden web site, the idea of scrambling all over the city in search of that one legendary piece, the one that would surely be worth all of the wasted lunch breaks and downtown-or-else cab fares just didn't seem so appealing anymore. I have
Gilt Groupe to thank for that! Founders and close friends
Alexis Maybank and
Alexandra Wilkis Wilson created Gilt Groupe after realizing the New York sample sale scene had overwhelming potential for success on an online platform where anyone could have access to designer goods at brag-worthy prices. With 15 to 20 sales per week and a roster of designer offerings from
Zac Posen to
Vera Wang, and reminder emails to keep members up-to-date on the latest Gilt sales, it's clear that Alexis and Alexandra know what savvy shoppers really want- and it doesn't necessarily involve an NYC zip code. We spoke to co-founder Alexandra about how Gilt Groupe got its start, designers and sales she'd love to see featured, and what sets Gilt apart from the rest- click READ MORE to catch the exclusive interview, and find out how you can enter to win a
Gryson handbag (an $855 value!) from Stylehive and Gilt Groupe!
Click here for an exclusive invitation to join Gilt Groupe!
