So avid readers will have just read how Isabella Blow’s supposedly public auction actually went on sale secretly over the weekend to a person who wished to remain as private as the auction — or not, as the case may now be. Our sources tell us the not-so-private buyer was a certain Ms. Daphne Guinness.

And they say so with some confidence, because she’s sort of said it herself. And let’s be honest, it makes complete sense, non?

“It’s Issy — it’s her DNA — it should not be scattered to the four winds,” Daphne remarked to the NY Times. “I want it to remain as a monument.”

We want it to remain as a monument too, but one that we can see, like in a museum or exhibition or something. But more than anything we’re delighted at this news, because frankly, that collection couldn’t have gone to a better home.

Good news all round.

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Fashion fans who were hoping to get their hands on something from Isabella Blow’s iconic wardrobe at auction this September will be disappointed – her fashion collection was sold privately over the weekend.

With over 90 pieces from Alexander McQueen, 50 Philip Treacy hats, shoes by Manolo Blahnik and a whole lot more besides, the collection from the late style icon and all-round fashion muse was due to go up for public auction in September, but has instead been sold privately.

“The collection will now remain intact and the planned public auction in September will no longer take place,” said Christie’s – the auction house in charge of the sale. “The Executors are delighted that their sister’s estate can now be settled and are very confident the collection has found the perfect home.”

Exactly where that home is remains unknown because the seller wishes to remain private, but we hear it’s in good hands.

“Isabella Blow fearlessly pursued perfection. Her genius lay in recognising talent in its raw state,” the auction house told the Telegraph. “She was there through every stage of the process, and confidently earned her place on the front row of catwalk shows – a position she maintained for over two decades, culminating in Alexander McQueen’s spring/summer 2008 catwalk show dedicated entirely to her memory.”

And with her wonderful wardrobe residing in its new-found home, it’s a memory that will continue to live on in the heart of fashion.

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Our friends over at Gilt.com have promised to keep us in the loop with details of their fabulous sales ahead of time, so naturally we’ll be keeping you in the know too! Top sales this week include up to 60% off Jill Stuart tomorrow, A.K.A and Marc by Marc Jacobs Men on Thursday, Dunhill on Friday and Lola Et Moi on Saturday.

If you’re not already registered with Gilt click here for a special MFL invitation. Happy shopping!

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Take a break, grab a coffee and log on to Gilt.com for some incredible bargains (up to 70% off) from Helmut Lang and Edun! It is a member’s only affair, but worry not we have a limited number of exclusive invites. Sale ends 25th November, 11.59PM EST. Items are selling out fast. Click here to sign up. Happy Shopping!

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Credit crunch, credit crunch, arrggh! We can’t run and we can’t hide from those dreaded two words. So we have to find fantastic and ingenious ways to save money. All we can say is thank god for the online private sale boom. If it wasn’t for online private sales we’re not sure how else we’d get our hands on quality threads at a fraction of the price.

There is the sample sale, but who wants to queue for hours and have to deal with the pushing and shoving once inside? Not us.

Save your pennies and head on over to Gilt.com. They’re the best online private sale we’ve used so far with access to great designers (Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Catherine Malandrino, Valentino and more) at up to 70% off retail price. What more can we ask for?

They’re invite only but we have invitations just for you. Click here to register. No thanks necessary!

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