The sought-after red bottom sale happens in London during the summer months. The most recent sale in May 2022 was a 4-day event available by invite only access with specific time slots and we have all the inside information!
Source: Christian Louboutin
HOW TO GET INVITED
A company called Arlettie hosted this years Louboutin sale. To get an invite you have to be a member and have purchased from a previous sale they hosted- Signing up as a regular member to Arlettie is free, however they also have VIP membership that you can choose to purchase at a fee.
WHO GETS INVITED?
· VIPs get to attend the sale earlier than all other invite holders and get access on the first day of the sale. Arlettie have a £280/year membership that you can pay for for exclusive access to the sales so if you want dibs on items from the first day this could be something you should consider.
· All other invite holders attend after the 1st day so DAY2-DAY4 with specified time slots
TIP: It is important to arrive early and for your specific time slot as they would not grant you entry if you happened to run late- We saw several people who were late to their timeslot and were distraught when they could not get in
INSIDE THE SALE
Strict Protocols
· Cloakroom for all coats and bags
· No mobile phone use- Several people were kicked out for recording videos and video calls.
· No resellers
· No returns or exchanges
· Quotas apply -8 pairs of shoes per person AND 1 bag
· Clear bags are handed to people to put the shoes they intend on purchasing in as they go around th sale
· Shoes are arranged by size and there are seating areas for people to try on the shoes
THE SHOES
This sale had a mixture of Current, Classic, Previous season pieces
From So Kates in classic colors like Black and Nude at a bargain £180 price point to Swarovski embellished mesh and Perspex shoes.
The photos below show the selection of Womens and Mens shoes we managed to get- A range of special pieces like the Twistimma pump and the Holographic mens hightops both at £290!
PRICES
Let’s talk prices, most women’s and men’s shoes ranged from between £180-£290 with the occasional special edition shoes (like Swarovski embellished high-tops!) from around £600-£900
TIPS
1. Try on the shoes! All have varied fits especially for women depending on heel height and design. We noticed that in some shoe times we had to size down by half a size and in others size up by half a size- It all depends on the fit
2. Be certain that you will keep the shoe you purchase! We strongly recommend that you try on every shoe you intend on purchasing as there are no refunds or exchanges available
3. Thoroughly quality check the shoe for any defects and the box it comes with for dust bags, heel tips/studs or any accessories that are supposed to come with the shoe- We did not manage to check every box and so some shoes are missing
4. Take your time- Don’t feel rushed to select a shoe and checkout- There are so many shoes to choose from so have a strategy of knowing what kind of styles you like and make comparisons between all your choices
5. Have a Max budget in mind- There are so many beautiful shoes to choose from and with the sale price its easy to get carried away (Like we did) – of course if you see a dream Wishlist piece you can make an exception but its important to keep this in mind.
6. Don’t compromise on what you like just because it’s a sale- Often several people picked shoes that were in colourways that were not wearable with majority of their wardrove and could not exchange them- Remember it’s a sale, but there will be pieces that fit your style and others that are old season or maybe they don’t tick all your boxes in a shoe- don’t buy something you may not like later just because the price looks desirable.
7. Select all the pairs of shoes that catch your eye before trying them on as they keep rotating and replenishing stock and often only one style per size is put out on display
8. Book your timeslot as early as possible once the event is announced to access the best pieces as stock dwindles towards the last days of the sale
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