I have designer taste and a secondhand budget (listen, my rent is almost $2000 a month and that eats up a lot of my paycheck) so even though I love luxurious things, I typically consider myself more of a highly-invested window shopper. Recently, another editor introduced me to Cettire, which she described as the place to find designer goods that are somehow (magically?) discounted, and even though my interest was very much piqued, it seemed almost too good to be true.
Could it really be that I, a budget shopper, might be able to afford a sparkly little designer treat or two thanks to this website? I’ve had too many fake Louis Vuitton bags thrust into my line of sight while walking down Canal Street to not do a little investigating before getting my hopes up, so I got to researching...
First of all, what is Cettire?
Cettire is an online-only luxury fashion website that sells all of your favorite designers (no, really, they have over 1300 high-end brands to browse). Think of it like Net-a-Porter or Revolve, except they're known for offering big, big, big markdowns on luxury goods. Oh, and it’s not just ultra-fancy stuff, although there’s a lot of that—you can also shop Birkenstocks, Melissa jelly shoes, Puma sneakers, New Balances, Salomons, Vejas, and more at often-discounted prices.
adding all of these pieces to my personal wishlist
What are the best items to buy from Cettire?
According to Cosmo’s Senior Entertainment Director, Maxwell Losgar—who sent me a literal screenshot showing his latest Cettire order was out for delivery—shoes, bags, and other leather goods are the standout categories (Losgar recently snagged a pair of Bally Pathy loafers for almost $300 off). And his insider trick for snagging the best deal on a big purchase? "Search literally every single designer purchase that you're considering through Cettire before checking out virtually anywhere else." You heard it here first, folks!
some exceptionally good splurge options
Is Cettire legit? How do they offer such low prices?
Let's talk about the elephant in the room—those massive discounts. Like, that Maison Margiela Logo ring (so chic, by the way) that’s on their site for $355? Yeah, it’s $191 on Cettire.
So, what's the catch? Are these affordable designer bags actually dupes? Fakes? Replicas? Nope, not at all. I did some digging and it turns out everything is totally legitimate. Put simply, Cettire uses a dropshipping model, which means the company doesn't actually hold any physical inventory in a warehouse. Whatever you buy gets shipped directly from the brand or third-party supplier, which allows them to cut down on business costs and therefore be able to consistently offer discounts on even their priciest items. Pretty clever, huh?
sorry for drooling over these designer accessories
Anything else I should know before going shopping?
Cettire uses a dynamic pricing model that takes demand into account, so the exact discount you see might vary based on the country you're located in, taxes, fees, and size availability. This also means that some items might not be very discounted, while others might have significant markdowns. Prices can also fluctuate daily, so it's almost like a treasure hunt—you never know what kind of deal you might score.
And speaking of taxes and fees, Cettire confirmed to Cosmo that, at the time of writing, any shipments below $800 will continue to be exempt from duties and will be unaffected by tariff changes from earlier this year. We'll keep you posted if anything changes!
Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.
