I Tested This Viral Luxury Fashion Rental App and It's a Wardrobe Game-Changer

“As someone who has tested several rental apps, I was pleasantly impressed by Louvelle and continue to be. The curated selection makes a world of difference — no more endless scrolling to land on a piece you actually like. I find myself favoriting most items to be honest: rare gems that you just won’t find on the internet’s various retailers and resale sites, like archival Dries Van Noten or one of Matthieu Blazy’s viral Chanel bags alongside a trendy feather dress from The Attico that’s begging for a birthday party appearance.

I love that it’s invite-only and users are carefully selected so this is a group that truly loves and has a reverence for fashion: stylists, collectors, editors, and style enthusiasts. I pulled the Dior saddle bag and Chanel Boy bag, shown here, to wear to Paris Fashion Week and they were sent in their original dust bags!

As a newly-minted lender, I also appreciate that Louvelle has a concierge service where they can manage your rentals from a secure fulfilment center, handling photography, shipping, communication, and more. It’s a much-needed hack for someone who is super busy with several items I’m looking to list on the site. My big tip is to rent in advance so you have the best possible selection, though if you need an item for overnight delivery, they can accomodate that too.” — Jessica Andrews, senior style director