Wardrobe Detox: Where and what designer items to sell now in the UK

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You’ve decided that you’re going to kick off the new year with a wardrobe detox. It’s time to declutter so you can start to update your style for the new season and build your designer capsule wardrobe, but first, you need to dispose of the old clothes you don’t wear anymore. This is your sign to give a second life to that pile of designer clothes aimlessly sitting at the back of your wardrobe!

Where can I sell my designer items online and in the UK?

At Sign of the Times, our goal is to take the hassle out of resale. Handling everything from start to sale, we provide a comprehensive and personal sell service for the busy, cosmopolitan woman. If you're based in London, sell your second hand designer clothes couldn't be easier: We offer a complimentary home collection service for your items and can personally assist you in detoxing your wardrobe. Find out more about how to sell with us here.

What designers and items do you accept?

Luxury brands from Dior to Jacquemus; both heritage and contemporary. We accept clothing, handbags, shoes & accessories for women that are predominately trend driven and 2-3 seasons old, although we will accept vintage designer handbags, jewellery and select clothing from classic brands such as Gucci, Hermès, Chanel and Prada.

To help you get started, here’s a run-down of the best second hand designer clothes, handbags, shoes & accessories for women to sell online and in the UK at Sign of the Times. Our sell experts have compiled a list of the designer brands with the highest sell through rate and a picture-guide to the pieces that our vast network of fashion lovers have bought and are on the hunt for right now.

Designer Clothing

1 Designer Jackets

The winter season is yet to escape us, so the time is now to sell your secondhand designer winter coats and jackets, which we’ll be taking in until the second week of February (designer ski wear included).

Puffer Jackets

You can never go wrong when selling your second hand designer puffer and down jackets – The style is coveted season after season and these pieces tend to stay in excellent condition guaranteeing a higher-than-most resale value. Sell you second hand designer puffer jackets here.

With anticipation for the warmer season ahead, we’re starting to come off the darker colours. The best designer jackets to sell now are the neutrals and winter brights. When it comes to unique designs, we love to see a little bit of fun with puffer Jackets… think metallics and vibrant hues. 2023 fashion trend forecasters have predicted the rise in popularity for all things metallic and silver, so any metallic jackets or clothing are bound to sell fast. In terms of style, anything from copped to long puffer jackets are optimal.

View the examples below for inspiration:

Gilet, Metallic & Neutral Puffer Jackets

Printed & Colour Block Puffer Jackets; Designer Ski Wear for Women

Best-selling brands for second hand designer puffer jackets:

Trench Coats

Both timeless and iconic, our clients love the classic trench coat. From the traditional beige to more contemporary models, sell your second hand designer trench coats now before we start to transition out of the mid winter period.

Classic & Contemporary Neutral Trench coats

Best selling brands for second hand designer trench coats:

Shackets

Who doesn’t love layering for the cold weather? Both practical and stylish, light-weight 'shackets' coming in a wool, leather or tweed are perfect for layering under a warmer winter coat or on their own as we transition to the spring season. Our clients are especially fond of the classic cut, as seen on the iconic tweed Chanel jacket. Contemporary models from the likes of Acne Studio’s, Iro & Joseph are great too. Sell your designer shackets here.

Leather, Floral & Neutral transitional Jackets

Contemporary & Classic designer tweed Jackets

Best selling brands for preloved designer Shackets:

Chanel: Classic Tweed Jackets
Balmain: Classic Tweed Jackets
Celine
Chloe
Joseph
Acne Studios
Miu Miu

Tailoring

Pattern & Multi-Colour Blazers

Linen Blazers & Colour Block Suits

Best selling brands for second hand designer blazers and suits:

2 Designer Knitwear

Classic Cashmere sweaters, Sweater Dresses, Multi-Colour Spring & Summer knits

Best selling brands for preloved designer Knitwear:

3 Designer Dresses

Summer Dresses

Floral Midi Dresses

Missoni & Chanel Dresses

Silk, Metallic & Colour Block Midi Dresses

Best selling brands for floral and summer preloved designer dresses:

4 Designer Skirts

Leather, Animal Print or Floral, Knit & Denim Midi Skirts

Best selling brands for second hand designer skirts:

5 Designer Trousers

Tailored, Patterned & Denim Designer Trousers

Best selling brands for second hand designer trousers for women:

The Row (Suit & Cigarette trousers)
Gucci (Corduroy & Patterned trousers)
Shrimps (Patterned trousers)
Khaite (Denim Jeans)
Frame (Denim Jeans)
Paige (Denim Jeans)

6 Designer Tops

Silk blouses & shirts

Best Selling brands for second hand designer tops, blouses & shirts:

Designer Handbags

1 Cash for Classics

High Value Designer Handbags

Vintage Designer Bags

Best Selling brands for investment worthy & vintage designer bags:

Chanel bags: Vintage Classic flap in Black; Vanity Case
Louis Vuitton bags: Speedy & Duffle travel bags, Pochette accessories
Hermes bags: Birkin, Kelly, Mini Kelly, Constance & Evelyn
Prada bags: Re-nylon bags
Mulberry bags: Tote and top handle bags
Christian Dior bags: Galliano-Era Vintage Saddle bags

2 Current Season Bags / New with Tags

Best Selling brands for current season or new with tags designer bags:

Loewe: Puzzle Bag
Celine: Nano Travel Bag
Saint Laurent: Sac Du Jour, Leather Tassle Bags
Chanel: Current Season Bags

3 Tote Bags

Classic Designer Totes & Straw Basket Bags

Best selling brands for second hand designer tote bags:

Louis Vuitton bags: Neverfull
Dior: Book Tote bag
Chanel: Shopping tote bags
Proenza Schouler
Goyard: PM tote bag
Loewe bags: Raffia Basket & leather tote bag for summer is a big best seller!

4 Clutch, Cross-Body & Shoulder Bags

Monogram Designer Bags

monogram designer cross body and shoulder bags

Best Selling for second hand designer monogram bags:

Gucci: GG Marmont
Louis Vuitton Monogram: Pochette Accessories
Christian Dior: Oblique Motif Saddle Bags
Fendi: Baguette Bag

Colour Block and Quilted Cross-Body Bags

Best Sellers for second hand designer cross-body and shoulder bags:

Chanel bags: Wallet-On-Chain, Classic Flap, Chanel 19
Bottega Veneta bags: Jodie, Padded Cassette, Clutch bags
Gucci bags: Soho Cross-Body
Dior bags: Saddle and Belt bags

Designer Shoes

1 Boots

Knee-high boots, Leather Boots & Ankle Boots

Best selling brands for second hand designer boots:

2 Flats

Ballet pumps, Mary Janes, Loafers, Summer Flats & Sandals

Best selling brands for second hand designer flat shoes & sandals:

Chanel: Ballet flats
Christian Dior: Ballet flats
Gucci: Loafers
Celine: Loafers
Hermes: Oran Sandals

3 Trainers

Designer trainers

Best selling brands for second hand designer trainers:

4 Heels

Platform Heels, Kitten Heels & Mules

Best selling brands for designer heels & platform shoes:

Chanel: Kitten & slingback heels
Celine: Kitten & slingback heels
Manolo Blahnik: Kitten & slingback heels
Saint Laurent: Platform heels
Valentino: Platform heels
Miu Miu: Platform heels
Bottega Veneta: Mules
Prada: Heels
The Attico: Sandal Heels

Accessories

1 Jewellery

Valentines Day (heart shaped accessories)

Necklaces

Bracelets

Rings

Earrings

Best Selling brands for preloved designer jewellery:

Cartier: love bracelet, watches, rings
Tiffany & Co
Van Cleef & Arpels
Chanel
Hermès

2 Belts

Designer Belts, Chain belts & Belt Bags

designer belt bag, leather belt and chain belt

Best selling brands for second hand designer belts, chain belts & belt bags:

3 Sunglasses

Second hand designer sunglasses for women

Best selling brands for second hand designer sunglasses:

4 Other Accessories

Designer Scarves, Gloves & Hats

Best selling brands for preloved designer hats, scarfs & gloves

7 Smaller Leather goods

Wallets & Card Holders

Best selling brands for second hand designer wallets & card holders:

Have any of these items in your wardrobe? Or, unsure if an item you're looking to sell second hand is eligible? We're just a whatsApp away: Our expert sell team are here to help you along your sell journey. Start selling your second hand designer items online and in the UK with Sign of the Times here.

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