ABOUT US
We are London's original and leading pre-owned luxury store, with over 130 five star reviews on Trustpilot.
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WE HAVE HISTORY.
SIGNOFTHETIMESLONDON.COM combines our extensive knowledge from 45 years of experience buying and selling pre-owned luxury via both Sign of the Times in Chelsea and Timpanys in Berkshire. We are experts in authentication and valuation of designer goods.
PRELOVED, EDITED.
At Sign, we select the most sought-after pieces. If we believe an item might not sell well, we'll be transparent with you. Offering a superior quality alternative to typical marketplaces, our experts deal with the photography, buyer communication, and shipping. We handle everything from collection to delivery, streamlining the process for a hassle-free experience.
OUR STORY
CHELSEA STORE OPENS.
Sign of the Times opened its doors on Chelsea Green and was originally conceived to sell clothes belonging to celebrities of the day. The store soon became a go-to for the fashion-forward elite, attracting celebrity clientele from near and far who sought to explore and shop our curated selection.
LORRAINE JOINS.
It was Lorraine's time at the helm of Sign that solidified its position at the forefront of the preloved market long before it became fashionable. Originally the store was at number 17, in 2014 she expanded and moved a few doors down to the store we still stand in today.
CLAUDINE JOINS.
Our store manager has worked with us for 20+ years having trained in a number of luxury fashion houses. Her in-depth knowledge of all the designer labels and her dedication to fantastic customer service means she embodies all that Sign stands for.
ANTONIA TRAINS.
Lorraine kindly agreed that Antonia, an admirer of Sign of the Times, could learn the ropes. Antonia was keen to start her own pre-owned business with a vision to democratise luxury fashion and reduce over-consumption.
TIMPANYS IS BORN.
After studying Economics at Bath University, and training under Lorraine at Sign of the Times Antonia set up a store of her own in Berkshire in 2009. Timpanys went from strength to strength, building up a loyal customer base.
GOING ONLINE.
Spreading the love worldwide, 2015 saw our first international sale via our online store. Timpanys now had customers on four continents.
COMING TOGETHER.
Timpanys received investment from Jo, a fellow female founder and Antonia's mentor of 3 years. This facilitated the acquisition of Sign of the Times, very aptly bringing Antonia's pre-owned retail journey full circle.
SUSIE JOINS.
Having been part of THE OUTNET founding team during her ten years at NET-A-PORTER, Susie's ecommerce experience combined with her passion for second-hand retail made her the ideal choice to head up our Ecommerce team and build our new website.
Devon Joins.
With experience across the fashion and tech industries, Devon joined as Head of Marketing to lead and execute our growth marketing strategy. She joined after working in marketing, partnerships and strategic initiatives at The RealReal, the largest authenticated luxury consignment marketplace in the U.S.
WE'RE in vogue!
In the Vogue January 2022 issue, Kristen McMenamy revealed that she sources 70 per cent of her wardrobe from Sign Of The Times... “I’m not sure if I should tell you where I shop”! Read the full article here.