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SSENSE has a rating of 2.1 stars from 1,199 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about SSENSE most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and business days problems. SSENSE ranks 284th among Designer Clothes sites.

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    254
  • Value
    215
  • Shipping
    242
  • Returns
    197
  • Quality
    201

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 2.6%
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Top Positive Review

“GREAT GREAT GREAT”

Minh T.
6/30/20

Despite the horrible negative comments I have read for 3 days, I still decided to give ssense a shot since only they have the shoes I want to buy with such a steal price. Anxiety starts hitting me after I started the order. The next day came, when I tracked the other, it was already there, at the front of my door. Excellent packaging, excellent quality and super fast, the best online order I have ever experienced before. Recommend you guys give them a chance.

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Top Critical Review

“Awful buying experience and even worse Customer Service”

Sarah A.
9/15/24

Ordered an $800 designer belt and it arrived in nothing but a kitchen ziplock bag thrown into a battered cardboard shipping box. Contacted their customer service to complain and received an extremely rude, argumentative, and deflective reply saying they were doing it for environmental and sustainability purposes. You guys are full of BS if you think you can convince anyone your idea of environmental packaging is by using PLASTIC ziplock bags. Let's not try to act like there aren't thousands of brands who have adopted sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging options. You guys just want to cut corners and save a few bucks on packaging all the while blaming the designers "for how they shipped it to you" as if there aren't tons of other luxury outlets that offer their own in-house packaging (I can think of 5 just in Canada). Don't market yourselves as a luxury company when you offer such a terrible buying experience and horrific customer service.

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Thumbnail of user lachlanm2
Oregon
1 review
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October 14th, 2017
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Great Perfect Flawless linda evangelista with stoned tights. Perfect flawless. Love, amazing. Great Perfect Flawless linda evangelista with stoned tights. Perfect flawless. Love, amazing.

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AE
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June 27th, 2023

Worst customer experience ever. My bank account was charged twice for the same order. I immediately wrote to them and still didn't receive any answer.

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Thumbnail of user georgiav3
Illinois
10 reviews
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March 26th, 2018

Found an Alexander Wang top for like 90% off and it came quickly in the mail. When they do their (twice yearly?) sale you can find some amazing deals.

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Australia
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August 14th, 2017
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Brilliant customer service via online help, super quick delivery. Item was exactly as described and stock photos are very detailed. Would definitely purchase from SSENSE again!

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New York
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May 5th, 2021
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Fast shipping A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Canada
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February 6th, 2018
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I have been shopping at ssense for many years. It offers versions collections, styles, Brands and excellent customer services. There is no doubt Ill continue to shop here.

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Arizona
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May 5th, 2021
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Found an item I've been looking all over for but could never find. Ssense had it! Fast delivery and when the package came my order was in perfect condition.

Thumbnail of user greich.artisanscreenprints
Canada
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January 9th, 2024

Used to be reputable and helpful, now absolutely garbage customer service, ignores emails and refuses to uphold warranties etc. Avoid like the plag.

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Thumbnail of user hannaho8
Missouri
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October 19th, 2017
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My experience with SSENSE was amazing. Shipping was fast, they're great with returns/exchanges, and I'm very happy with the product I received. Will definitely use again!

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Australia
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December 5th, 2016

I ordered express shipping on a Maison Margiela ring to be delivered in time for my friends 21st birthday. Upon receiving it, I've opened the box to find a damaged ring. Any sensible person working in retail would look at this ring and see that for $330, it is appalling to sell to someone in the state that it is in. Not only can I not give this present to my friend on their birthday, but dealing with customer care has been disappointing. The only thing you can offer is 10% off the ring? How embarrassing to give a 21st birthday present with chips in it. I even asked if you can give me 10% off another style of ring to make up for the inconvenience you have caused me but no you cannot. I am left with no other choice than to request a refund, to which I now find out I need to travel almost an hour from my house to drop off at a UPS location? I can't give my friend a present for their birthday and I don't drive so how do you expect me to travel all that way? I want my money back ASAP so I can go buy another ring elsewhere that provides me better customer service and values its customers. How about instead of saying "sorry for the inconvenience" OVER AND OVER like robots you actually reflect that in your actions and make my situation EASIER rather than HARDER. This your fault for not upholding excellent quality assurance processes yet now I have to do all this hard work? Sort yourselves out.

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SSENSE C. – SSENSE Rep

Hi Jessica - We are sorry to hear about your experience. Can you send us a private message with your order number? We would like to reach out to you directly to discuss this issue.

Thumbnail of user alexp9
New York
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April 26th, 2011

It's a fun virtual styling tool basically. You can browse sweaters, dresses, accessories, shoes and make the style spreads commonly found in fashion magazines. The items are clipped from various sources across the web - fashion retailers, brands' sites, etc so it's a fun way to discover new brands and browse new styles. Of course some of really nice items tend to be high luxury - Yves Saint Laurent, Louboutins, etc that cost $800-$1k an item and wouldn't realistically be a catalogue of what you have if for example you were trying to create a style collage based on items you might have, but it's a great starting point for finding similar items to match outfits you have in mind or might want to buy. A useful tool I've found is the ask advice section. You can post some items you need advice on, matching/sizes and people will pull up other items to answer.

A note that, the images obtained are "clipped" from other websites - so there can be limitations on how well they're representative of a 3D outfit.

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Canada
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November 9th, 2022

SSENCE lost my order that I paid to have priority expressed to my home, my order contained two items. I was in contact with them over a course of a week, their costumer care was communicating to me I would be receiving confirmation emails with updated tracking(this took 4 days) When my order finally arrived and when I opened the back pack the quality did not look the same as it did online, also the ITEM WAS DAMAGED. I contacted SSENSE to see if i could have a refund on the damaged bag. They only offered me a refund of 80 dollars on the item when the item retailed for 210.00. The zippers on the bag where all split and there was a ton of fraying on the cheap straps.

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Japan
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November 14th, 2017
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I was glad I bought goods arrival as soon as possible.
I could buy what was sold out at the official online shop at SSENSE.
I hope to further enhance the brand lineup.

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Thumbnail of user andyf218
GB
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November 23rd, 2022

0 STARS! THIS COMPANY WAS COMPLICIT IN A FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY! My card was stolen and the culprit made a purchase on their online store, I called them few hours later to tell them about the fact and after I gave them all the information needed they told me they needed time to find the order, I called them the day after and I received the same response, today I received a message from them saying that the order has now been shipped and they couldn't do anything about it, and that I should ask the money back to my bank. I informed them that there had been a purchase made by a thief and they completely ignored me. They don't care how they make their money, even if they help a thief get away with it.

Tip for consumers:
They don't do a check with any double verification when taking your money, I wouldn't trust registering any personal information on their website. SCAM!

Thumbnail of user kohlmanh
New York
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February 1st, 2018
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SSENSE BLASTED ME OFF WITH THE HOTTEST STYLE FOR A BARGAIN. NOW I'M DRAPED UP AND DRAKED OUT AND READY FOR A #WINTOURWINTER.

BUT NOT ACTUALLY. CAUSE I BOUGHT A BASIC TURTLENECK FOR MY SISTER. BUT SHE REALLY LIKES IT AND IT FITS HER PROFESSIONAL LIFESTYLE. THANKS A BUNCH.

Thumbnail of user lenakoro777
New York
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April 26th, 2023

I purchased over $1000 shoes and I refused the package2months ago. They are from CANADA and I had to pay over $200 tax. They said still haven't got package. So if get lost I need my refund.

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Canada
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February 1st, 2018
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Great customer service through the online chat. There is no one would pick the phone though. Tried to contact customer service on weedends, really hard to reach them.

Thumbnail of user al27333
GB
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June 13th, 2017

SSENSE had emailed me asking to check the small amount that had been taken out of my account for 'security measures', £1.14 had been taken out. Just after that My order had been cancelled within 2 days without any notice at all whatsoever. When I had emailed SSENSE they said it was a security measure and that I should replace the order. I refused to replace the order and so asked for a refund. They refunded me within 2 days. It has been 2-3weeks and everything has been fine, until I noticed that SSENSE is repeatedly refunding and taking out £1.14 (their security measure). I emailed them asking them to stop as more order was cancelled and they replied with an automated email stating that I should 'replace my order with a different credit card'. I replied explaining what had happened and they once again got back to me with an automated email. In frustration I had emailed telling the now stop refunding and taking out £1.14 and how poor and deplorable their customer service is and I am yet to receive a response. Although I believe it would be an automated email as theyl customer service has no email etiquette.

Thumbnail of user deanw306
Canada
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February 14th, 2023
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I bought a Lemaire bag and when a promo code came out a couple of days later I asked for a price adjustment but they told me they couldn't and to return the bag and reorder. I did that but the 2nd bag had issues with the zipper pull. I asked for a replacement bag or a replacement of the zipper pull. They said they couldn't do that since the promo code had expired and they can't honour the same price and I could just return it. I did that but they seemed to have lost my bag in the mail. It's been 2-3 months of 30+ email exchanges. I also talked to someone on the phone and someone else over live chat and I still haven't gotten my money back.

Update: They finally gave me a refund so I have changed the review from 1 to 4 stars.

Update: Apparently even after all those emails they didn't understand I ordered the bag twice and they said that refund they gave me had already been processed before (turns out it was for the first time I bought the bag). They are so incompetent it's actually crazy. Back to 1 star.

Thumbnail of user sarahd163
Canada
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July 29th, 2017
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Ordered a pair of kenzo shoes, and they sent out the wrong pair! Called and returned item. But when wanted to order the original pair again it was sold out! Disatisfied

Thumbnail of user jamesb4739
Illinois
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May 6th, 2021

Earlier this week, I used the site to purchase a designer pursue for my fiancé. Immediately afterward, I realized the address auto populated on the Ssense website for another town approximately 30 mins away. Same exact street name and number, but different town/zip code. I contacted the shipping company CanadaPost to reroute. I was told the shipper Ssense needed to adjust the address. When I contacted Ssense they said there was nothing to be done and that my fiancé should go retrieve the package from the wrong address. I'm out of state and the package was headed to a rough neighborhood. I was horrified that my partner was being made to retrieve a $1,500 pursue from a porch in a bad neighborhood. I called many times and spoke to several people. I asked to be connected to a manager and never spoke to one (they'll call you back). Throughout this time CanadaPost kept telling me the package could be re-routed back to the shipper and resent. Changing the address was never an option since the company is Canadian and that is apparently illegal. I had no idea the package was coming from Canada and even still it could have been returned. We never received the package, so Ssense stole $1,500 dollars from me and treated me terribly along the way. Worst online shopping experience of my life.

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Thumbnail of user brigetted
Canada
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November 30th, 2014

My Stella McCartney bag arrived nicely packaged in a discreetly unmarked box which i like. My experience with ordering from ssense.com was good. However my only gripe is that this bag was advertised as WHITE. But in actuality, it was CREAM (OFF-WHITE). I decided to keep the bag as i couldn't be bothered with the inconvenience of the return process. But i would have preferred if you advertised the color correctly as OFF-WHITE or CREAM. So i'm out $1200 with a bag i thought was snow white when it's not. Meh.

In response to the ssense.com rep: You wrote "the Item color in promo images can vary from screen to screen." That is irrelevant as the description clearly stated the color as WHITE. White is white. White isn't cream or off-white in color. White is a color as pure as snow. So there is no disputing that your team's description of this 'white' Stella McCartney bag is completely erroneous and you should take responsibility for this error instead of trying to place blame on a computer screen.

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SSENSE C. – SSENSE Rep

Hi Brigette - Sorry for the delayed response and that the color looked different from expected. Item color in promo images can vary from screen to screen, depending on various factors like brightness. Thank you though for the feedback - we have passed it on to our copywriting team so they can be more careful in the future. If ever you're unhappy with an item that you received, or if it looks different from what you expected, please let us know - we're and we'll work with you to find a solution that you're happy with. - SSENSE Customer Care team

Thumbnail of user chloel14
Canada
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August 18th, 2017
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My experience with ssense went by without a hitch. Even when i meeded to return my shoes due to a sizing error on my part, the attendent was super nice. Love it!

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Canada
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July 15th, 2022

I bought 3 shoes and 1 pair of slides. I wanted a size 7 for all the shoes but had to get a 6.5 in one pair because it was sold out in the 7. I have been trying to call back and try to get the shoe in the 7 as it had reappeared on their list. I called 2 days in a row one time missing the call back, they only call back once. I waited 4 hours for that call back. Then I tried again another day and was outside of their hours and the offered Facebook msger to contact them, well I don't have face book. Then I got ahold if a lady (after the weekend as they are not open) and she said they no longer have the size 7 again. But seeing them on the site after the call I called back the following day and the man said because it had been 14 days I would have to buy them and return the other ones that they would not exchange the size. I had bought them on sale and now they are full price so i wasnt going to do that. If it didn't take so long to get ahold of you guys and given correct information the first time I wouldn't be past my 14 days of exchange. Thanks so much for nothing.

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Thumbnail of user harpreets56
Canada
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October 14th, 2020

Ssense wrote me an email that the dispute was resolved. I don't even know how did ssense resolve it? I ordered a Pierry Hardy shoes to give a surprise present to my nephew on his birthday. Ssense! Am l getting the same Pierre Hardy l ordered? If not, then how can you claim that the ticket was resolved? I was Ssense's regular customer since years and l put thousands of dollars purchasing dozens of shoes from this company and now l'm getting a surprise that they couldn't find that pair in their store. Its really ridiculous.
I got two emails from ssense one saying the pair is not found and the other email saying you found the shoes but the package was damaged and it will be shipped with a 10% discount for the damages which l accepted if it was the same Pierre Hardy l ordered.
Let me be clear that l'm not sure how they resolved the ticket? I deem it resolved only if l'm getting the same shoes l ordered, if package damaged, with 10% discount. I don't want any future discount of 10% on my purchase as this would be my last deal with this company and l'll, for sure, put a one star review on your website if l weren't satisfied.
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The two storey SSENSE boutique is located on the waterfront of Montreal? ۪s historic district at 90 St. Paul West. Boutique Hours: Monday 10 AM - 6 PM Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM Thursday 10 AM - 9 PM Friday 10 AM - 9 PM Saturd...

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