Shop stunning archive designer at Dilettante’s pre-loved fashion sale

Later this month, Perth fashion fiends will have the opportunity to unearth rare pieces from the wardrobes of Dilettante’s most stylish clientele.

The boutique has been at the forefront of Perth fashion since opening back in 2007, stocking a selection of boundary-pushing designers that includes Rick Owens, Yohji Yamamoto, Vivienne Westwood, Maison Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, Comme des Garçons, Undercover, Issey Miyake, Acne Studios, Anne Valerie Hash, AF Vandervorst, Yang Li, and many more.

Now in its fourth year, this one-of-a-kind market, Dilettante Circle, is designed to foster sustainable fashion practices – and will feature a wide-ranging collection of archival pieces within the stylish Claremont flagship store.

Breathing new life into timeless, meticulously-crafted clothing, accessories and footwear, this is not your average wardrobe clear out – while there are over 800 pieces anticipated for this year’s sale, all have been curated and vetted by the expert eye of Dilettante’s staff.

“We expect to see a selection of 90s and early 2000s pieces from designers including Yohji Yamamoto, Ann Demeulemeester, Haider Ackermann, Maison Martin Margiela, and A.F.Vandevorst,” says Dilettante founder and owner Diana Paolucci.

You can also expect amazing finds like original ’90s Helmut Lang, sought-after Yohji Yamamoto black leather pointed-toe “winkle pickers”, and some Chanel footwear in impeccable condition.

“Last year, we accepted 803 pre-loved pieces, most of which sold over the two days. It’s wonderful to see cherished pieces that might not suit someone’s lifestyle anymore passed on to a new home,” says Paolucci.

“I firmly advocate for choosing pieces that reflect your lifestyle and unique aesthetic to ensure your garments have enduring appeal and remain relevant season after season.”

For the second year, the sale will also take place over two days.

“With a lot of rare and one-off pieces, it can take some time to explore everything that’s on offer and find those special items that have your name on them.”

Running from 11:00AM to 4:00PM on Sunday, July 28 and from 10:00AM to 5:00PM on Monday, July 29, both regular clients and design-loving newcomers are invited to submit contributions of both Dilettante-stocked designers or equivalent luxury brands from July 15-26.

You can find more information on the sale and how to submit garments on the Dilettante Circle website here.