I bought my Missoni summer dress at the…
I bought my Missoni summer dress at the Bicester outlet. It was expensive (£425.00) but the colours were pretty, unfortunately the first time I wore it the clasp broke. Fortunately I'd not gone out otherwise I would have been exposed. I contacted Missoni Bicester who asked I return the dress. As I wanted the dress I asked for a credit so I could have a look round and see if I could get this fixed with an alternative clasp, without returning it. Unfortunately, this was not approved. Missoni Bicester agreed to send me another clasp - they sent me exactly the same as the one that had fallen apart, despite advising that others had experienced the same issue. The replacement was also a drab colour, nothing like the dress, and was sent normal post over Christmas. Needless to say it arrived much too late even if it had of been suitable, which it wasn't, as it was exactly the same type of 'faulty' clasp. On New Year's eve I received a call advising that the courier would pick up the parcel. I asked for a late collection and was advised that this would be 1pm. Changing all my plans I dashed home - no pickup (due to them leaving much earlier to get to the depot I later found). On the second attempt, I hadn't been sent all the relevant labels by Missoni. On the third attempt I again had to change my plans which I had to cancel, having to go home again (which I had initially no plans to do so) I once again had to dash home, little did I know how deep the snow was there, that it would take me an hour before I could park safely and in the process the plastic part of my vehicle would be caught and broken. Added to which the time wasted could have been used for swatting up for my upcoming exam. Due to the many inconveniences which included never being able to wear the dress and no doubt interest on my £425 for months I asked for a gesture of goodwill. I was forced to return the dress. Missoni Bicester's version of this was 10% reduction on my next purchase and only £10 compensation (the upped the 10% reduction to 15%). I won't say what I feel about the amount of compensation given. In terms of another purchase - I don't think so, having added insult to injury!
4 February 2025
Unprompted review