"Online boutique DesignerLaundry.com is like a having a 24/7 sample sale at your fingertips. You never know what will be available, and in what size, but it is guaranteed to be from cool designers like Catherine Malandrino, Calvin Klein, and even Marni. The majority of their merchandise is made up of new and sample items supplied by designers and the rest is donated by socialites and celebrities. Everything is discounted, and a portion of the proceeds go to charity. Definitely worth checking out! "  

-FABSUGAR

Often, people try to see the world in black and white. Either you love fashion and crave designer clothes like Colin Farrell craves a cigarette, or you're more charitably-minded and wouldn't dream of spending that kind of money on clothes when you could be feeding a child or building a home with it. Fortunately, some people see things in other colors -- beautiful, richly textured, designer colors, to be exact. Late last year, Patrick, Christina, and Joselle got together and formed DesignerLaundry, a "revolutionary concept combining the sale of celebrity donated clothing with giving back to those in need."…..

-STYLEDASH





DesignerLaundry, a newish online boutique, has a nicely-edited array of sample and runway-worn designer clothing, shoes, and handbags from over 200 luxury brands. Best yet, a portion of their proceeds go to charities like American Cancer Society, Planned Parenthood, and the American Alzheimer’s Association. Now you can shop for a cause, not just that nagging little Catherine Maladrino hankering you've been having lately. (But just in case, DesignerLaundy's got a nice selection of Malandrino's designs!) My fave finds, from left: Catherine Malandrino Batwing knit top, $136.95; Catherine Malandrino sequined ballet flats, $130.00; Norma Kamali ruched halter dress is $98.00.

-SHOPALICIOUS

"Gorgeous clothing for a cause - does it get any better when fashion aims to better the world? DesignerLaundry is one of the most unique concepts that I’ve come across since starting this blog...Charities that they support are the American Cancer Society, the World Wildlife Foundation, and Musicians on Call to name a few. Some sample pieces are a Plein Sud leather jacket worn by Angelina Jolie on Mr. and Mrs. Smith, a Calvin Klein Collection evening gown worn by Nicolette Sheridan and they also just sold a (very well-loved) Chanel blazer worn by Lindsay Lohan. Do you dig it?"

 -URBANEBLOC

"At the new online boutique DesignerLaundry.com, they’ve managed to combine selling hot designer clothing with giving back. And they’re definitely on to something. Their prices? Surprisingly affordable. I picked up a Catherine Malandrino silk chiffon sundress as seen on Elizabeth Hurley--according to their blog--for $175.00. This is about 30% cheaper than prices published everywhere on line. Including Ebay. Beyond offering edgey designer clothing at affordable prices, DesignerLaundry.com gives the everyday shopper the chance feel to and look a like a rock star. Literally.

-CASHIONISTA

"Fortunately ones own taste in fashion does not fluctuate with the financial market. Good taste continues to demand high-quality, and high-fashion. But what does one do when gas, food and general expenses continue to shoot up the roof? (Designerlaundry.com) is a website that works hard to provide you with your designer items for (much) less…"

-FASHION COPIOUS

“Chances are you haven't yet discovered DesignerLaundry.com dear readers, so I'm here to let you in on the secret! It's a website that sells clothing and donates 40% of the proceeds to charity, which is no small percentage in the world of philanthropy, let me assure you. The charities they support are those which their donors and CEO are most passionate about, so there's a personal connection to those whom they give their proceeds. Their blogger Christina Angelacos just recently let me know that DesignerLaundry.com will be sponsoring the American Cancer Society's Taste of Hope Event. "This is a big deal for us," she told me, "it represents our first engagement with one of the biggest non-profit agencies in the world. :) We are proud to share we'll be donating $2500 to the cause." What a great example of looking good and doing good!"   

-THE DC GOODWILL FASHIONISTA