Actor and writer Julia Fox recently opened up about an extravagant, impulse shopping spree that landed her with a seven-figure wardrobe bill — paid on an ex-partner’s credit card. In an interview first cited by People, Fox said she “used my man’s credit card in a mania, spent $68,000 in one night, and bought hundreds” of designer pieces from houses such as Chanel, YSL, Pucci, Mugler, Christian Lacroix, Alexander McQueen and Versace — only to have to sell the lot after the relationship ended. People.com

Fox told the story while reflecting on past choices and the blurrier moments of relationships that followed. She did not name the man whose card she used; People reports the remarks were given to The Sunday Times and later discussed on a podcast appearance. Fox framed the episode as part of a manic spell rather than a premeditated fraud, and said the fallout — selling the purchases after being “dumped” — left the splurge as more of a cautionary tale than a trophy. People.com+1

Multiple outlets picked up the anecdote and reproduced Fox’s list of labels, underscoring both the scale of the haul and the short-lived nature of the gratification. Page Six and Hola repeated the $68,000 figure and the detail that she subsequently sold the items to repay the account after the split, while other outlets summarized the episode as a remarkable example of celebrity impulse-buying. pagesix.com+1

Why the story matters beyond the headline figure
The episode touches on several wider themes that often accompany celebrity confessions: the intertwining of relationship dynamics and finances, the role of impulse behaviour in public lives, and the later practicalities of repairing credit or repaying debts. Fox described the spree using the word “mania,” and reporters framed the anecdote alongside other candid moments from the same interview in which she reflected on past marriages, relationships and personal reinventions. Those broader reflections help explain why her confession resonated with readers and was widely reposted. People.com+1

What happened to the clothes (and what Fox said next)
According to Fox’s account, the wardrobe didn’t survive her relationship: once she and the partner split, she sold the designer pieces rather than keep them. That, she said, was the pragmatic end to what had started as a manic night of buying. Multiple entertainment outlets that reprinted the story noted the brands named and Fox’s frank tone — she presented the memory as both embarrassing and instructive, an example of how relationships can briefly blur good judgment. People.com+1

How the press covered it
The anecdote ran quickly through celebrity pages and lifestyle sites — People led the reporting, and Page Six, Hola and AOL carried corroborating summaries and highlights. Social feeds amplified the quote and fans reacted with a mix of disbelief, schadenfreude and sympathy, while some commentators used the story to open broader conversations about boundaries, consent around shared finances, and the pitfalls of spending during emotionally charged periods. People.com+2pagesix.com+2