The pickings were limited and one note, a few of the same brands dominated and more crucially, the sizing options were slim, literally. I ended up with a striped Balmain jumper and Chanel handbag for a weekend which was fine but not particularly thrilling.
Since my initial, unimpressed foray, the world of renting has exploded from something no one was quite sure about to a no-brainer for plenty. Harrods, Matches, John Lewis, Flannels, Selfridges and Rixo all offer rental arms for their collections; there’s Hurr Collective, By Rotation, Rites, My Wardrobe HQ, Cloan and Cocoon (solely for handbags). Friends pick up frocks for weddings, fashion-y types I know have a ticking over income from listing their hard one sample sale pieces. This year you can even rent a Christmas jumper from Lidl, which is something in the face of novelty landfill I suppose.
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In the eye of the storm A rich account of Britain's political chaos
Tim Shipman’s fourth and final tome covers Johnson to Sunak, via Truss
Is this government full of amateurs?
Labour's hard landing has revealed a cabinet struggling with the basics
It's going to be weird when the national anthem plays, but I'm so proud to lead the United States
Emma Hayes closed the book on 12 trophy-laden years at Chelsea with her fifth consecutive Women’s Super League title in May.
Can Guardiola fix 'fragile' City after latest implosion?
Rebuilding his ageing side will bea greater challenge than building it in the first place for one of the greats
London wins battle of the global city brands again...
...but the capital still has plenty of work to do ifit wants to keep that crown
At home with...Earl of East
The duo behind the fragrance brand have made a Leyton new-build their sanctuary
How evolution evolved: the risks and rewards of gene-editing technology
INDIA BLOCKspeaks to paediatrician and TV writer Dr Neal Baer about the controversial advancement
This beloved take on Dickens is a joyful gift that keeps on giving
AIl through a bright, bitter winter day I was smiling because I was coming to see Jack Thorne's adapAtation of Charles Dickens's story again.
Market merrymaking
Bundle up in your warmest coat, hat and mittens to visit the best Christmas markets in the UK.
Festive favourites
Perfect your Christmas spread with a vibrant spin on a seasonal staple.
