Le Chaînon is a women’s shelter that has been in operation since 1932. It’s a remarkable organization in that there are no judgements and no conditions to help the women in need.

And having volunteered for the sale for the second year running, I can say there are some great deals to be had. Prices are gentle, for everyday items and labels, and for the designer goods, too – from Chanel, Gucci, Lancel, Louis Vuitton.

Donations came from Quebec celebs like Karine Vanasse and Penelope McQuade, as well as from scores of normal folk, myself included. Read about my closet cleanse and what I donated here. (Pucci top, Filippa K dress, Furla bag are among the items I hope will find a new home.)

Pucci print top. Gone to find a better home through Reluxe.

Last year, Reluxe raised $18,000 for the shelter.

The sale is on from 5 p.m. Thursday at the Loews Hotel Vogue.

General admission at 6 p.m. is $20; $50 gets you admission at 5 for first pick. Get tickets here. 

Chanel bag is among the treasures on sale at Reluxe. And by the way, that’s a Chanel scarf, too.

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Vintage is a thrill.

There’s so much stuff out there – so where to turn?

The folks who run Le Chaînon are counting on you. The organization, a shelter and support network for women in difficulty, is holding a fundraiser to keep up its, frankly, inspiring work.

Louis Vuitton heels on sale at Reluxe, a vintage sale to benefit Le Chaînon.

Reluxe is a sale of vintage, luxury and everyday items on Wednesday (May 25) at the Loews Hotel Vogue. Yes, there will be a silent auction for the in-demand luxury labels – nobody is going to grab and run with those Louis Vuitton heels (leopard with a sparkling brooch) for $40. And there will also be some special pieces, if it’s provenance you’re interested in, like an adorable 60s lace and bow-belt dress from Ann-Marie Cadieux. Condition: impeccable.

Founded in 1932, Le Chaînon lodges up to 66 women per night, serves 50,000 meals a year, and offers support of every kind on any issue – without judgement.

The sale to benefit the foundation’s work kicks off Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Loews Hotel Vogue, 1425 de la Montagne. Tickets are $10.

Pricing hundreds of items for the Reluxe sale. Here’s Ody Giroux and Lolitta Dandoy. Below, more scenes from the pricing marathon, with Chantal Durivage, Isabelle Ethier, Lino Catalano, and me.

Chanel bag.

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