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‘I thought I hit the lottery’: Woman pays $500 for brand-new Miu Miu mules. Then they crumble when she wears them the first time

A TikToker has been left disappointed after her Miu Miu purchase quite literally fell apart. The video, which was posted by user Taylor Smith (@taylorlenaa), amassed 41,800 views. She began the clip by holding up her Miu Mius to the camera. The bottom half of the soles had crumbled off.

The Mary Sue · Mar 23

Brace Yourself — Vestiaire Just Dropped Vintage Designer Bags at Vintage Prices

Think: Dior Saddles, Fendi Baguettes, Louis Vuitton Speedys, and Hermès Birkins — at their original prices.

Marie Claire · Sep 4, 2025

I bought secondhand designer shoes online, but within a few months they fell apart. What are my rights?

The shoes might not be an authentic designer pair and have failed reasonable consumer expectation, writes policy expert Kat George. Although Vestiaire is an overseas company, Australian consumer law still applies

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024

Jane Birkin’s Gallic style booms on resale sites after her death

Sites report leap in interest in singer’s signature accoutrements – not least her namesake bag

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023

Cheap, cool and kind to nature: how secondhand became UK fashion’s main attraction

Gen Z, influencers and celebrity stylists like Harry Lambert are changing the way we buy clothes

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2023

Vestiaire Collective bans fast fashion brands including Asos, Shein, from resale platform

‘The current system encourages overproduction... and generates huge amounts of fashion waste’

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Good as new: how to resell clothes successfully and responsibly

At its best, preloved fashion can help tackle the problem of overconsumption. But clothes that are resold need to be cared for and listed properly

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2022

Fashion deals: how to bag a bargain, from sales to secondhand

Take advantage of brands’ archive websites or check out car boots or charity stores

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2022