Bag Borrow or Steal: The Web site that rents out status handbags and gets a glam-cameo in the “Sex and the City” movie is now in the designer sunglass rental biz.
It sounded a little creepy to us too. But tempting.
So we repressed the cringe and clicked on www.bagborroworsteal.com.
There were more than 170 pairs to choose from, searchable by size, color or designer. The site promised that every pair is buffed, polished and tightened between users.
The Tom Ford tortoise shell frames arrived like new in their original soft case. But the white velvety case was riddled with lint, tiny hairs and even a crumb of food. Gross.
Ford’s frames, called Jack, cost $51 a week, or $123 a month. Those who pay a $9.99 monthly membership fee can rent the same pair for $40 a week or $90 a month. Worried about sitting on your glasses? Don’t … there’s insurance.
And if you decide you can’t part with them, Bag Borrow will sell them to you.
But the Tom Fords were listed at $450. Say what? The same pair is just $360 at saksfifthavenue.com … unworn.
So save the $123 monthly rent and after 90 days you can afford your own brand-new Tom Fords.
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