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Top tips, how to guides and insights from our team of pre-owned luxury fashion experts.
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How to authenticate and spot a fake Louis Vuitton handbag
Louis Vuitton has been one of the most, if not the most, counterfeited luxury brands to date. Here are five ways you can authenticate a preloved Louis Vuitton handbag. Let's take a deep-dive into date codes and design details. -
Preloved celebrity style: Bella Hadid’s best vintage looks from Fashion Week 2022
Bella Hadid - vintage enthusiast - blessed us with the best of her vintage looks and investment pieces at the SS/23 fashion weeks. Here are just a few of Hadid’s trophy fashion week looks to inspire your vintage style. -
Where to shop in Chelsea, London: Our Favourite Restaurants, Secondhand Shops & Activities
Discover our London shopping guide - the best places to eat, things to do and where to shop in Chelsea - to help you plan your perfect South West London day out. -
A brief history and guide to our Sign Icons
To celebrate Secondhand September, we are giving away five iconic designer handbags. Preloved, of course! Here’s everything you need to know about... -
The unique history of Dior's Saddle Bag: 1999 - 2022
Here’s the run-down, from start to present, on how the Y2K ‘it bag’ went from defunct, to inhabiting the heart of Dior’s Ateliers. -
How fashion-forward brands are getting creative with Sustainability in 2022
From planet-positive textile innovations to ‘resale, rent and repair’; here’s what you need to know about what the pioneers of eco-fashion are doing right now. -
Sourcing luxury and hard to find handbags in London
Are you looking for that perfect bag that you missed out on buying new? We are delighted to share with you our luxury handbag sourcing service... -
Resale as a Service (RaaS) in the UK: Add circularity and sustainability credibility to your brand
Why does regular retail need RaaS (Retail as a Service)? Resale by its very nature is complex and completely different logistically to regular reta... -
5 Best Crossbody Bags: 2022
Here are our top five crossbody bags that we recommend investing in as we come into the new year! Providing both convenience and comfort for your ultimate crossbody wear looks. -
How To Detox Your Wardrobe: January 2022
As we head into the New Year, it is prime time to tackle the ultimate wardrobe detox. From what to part with to how to buy - we've got you covered. Here are our top tips for clearing out your clothing space so you can start your year the right way. -
Best Secondhand Shops in London
Here are our top three second hand stores in London - covering everything from where to buy, what to sell, and how to invest in your wardrobe this season! Brands include Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Celine, as well as a wide range of vintage and contemporary pieces. -
What does COP-26 mean for the fashion industry?
With the world’s most important climate gathering, the UN Climate Conference, in Glasgow this month, industry leaders are expected to increase ambi... -
The Top Autumn Trends 2021: Where to Shop and How to Wear Them
After countless lockdowns and what feels like a lifetime of loungewear, we are finally approaching the A/W fashion season. In-keeping with the turb... -
How to shop smart this Secondhand September
As we head further into Secondhand September, we would like to share our top tips for shopping smart this month. With over 12 years of building ... -
Our top 5 investment bags for under £2000
Welcome to the best place to learn about what bags are actually a good investment. Why are we the best place? Because this is what we do for our da... -
Why Shopping Secondhand Is Sustainable | Sustainable Luxury Resale in London
The State Of The Luxury Resale Market In The UK Secondhand shopping in the UK is booming. Of those participating in a study conducted in 2019, ... -
The best and worst designer handbags to invest in
Fed up of making expensive mistakes? Since opening a luxury designer resale store I have come to realise the importance of making clever handbag purchasing decisions. -
Where to buy and sell second hand designer clothes in London
It seems that daily we are being educated on the importance of looking after our planet. By choosing to invest in, and ultimately extend the lifec... -
Where to buy and sell second hand designer shoes
It seems that daily we are being educated on the importance of looking after our planet. By choosing to invest in, and ultimately extend the lif... -
How to Sell Louis Vuitton Bags in London
Whether you are looking to sell Louis Vuitton for cash or consignment it is important you choose the right individual or company to work with. Wit... -
Why Cartier is worth investing in
Investing in jewellery is a creative and fun way to increase your net worth more quickly than simply saving and jewellery from brands such as Cartier may increase substantially over time as pieces become harder to find. -
Top 5 Secondhand Trainers
In this new world of 'work from home' comfort fashion along with the rise of 'athleisure' , designer trainers are only becoming more and more desirable. So, we have put together SOTT's top 5 trainers for buying or selling. -
The Best Places to Sell Chanel Bags in London
Whether you are looking to sell Chanel bags for cash or consignment, it is important you choose the right individual or com... -
Where Can I Buy Wholesale Second Hand Designer Goods In The UK | Dropship Luxury Goods In The UK
This is a very interesting question and an area of the second hand market that is yet to be fully realised. There are a few places that one can bu...