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Amazon’s selling pre-loved designer fashion, including Chanel and Hermès handbags
We’ve spotted Birkin handbags as well as chic belts and slingbacks at impressive prices
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Your support makes all the difference.Amazon may already be your go-to for cleaning supplies, tech and beauty buys, with the retailer offering exceptionally fast delivery (so long as you’re a Prime member) and an incredibly vast range of products to pick from. But you may be surprised to learn that, alongside everyday essentials and the latest tech, you can now also pick up a Prada, Chanel and even a Hermès handbag (along with many more luxury fashion finds) from the online giant.
Yes, that’s right, you can now add luxury-label shoes, bags, shirts and dresses to your Amazon basket, all thanks to the retailer’s luxury stores section.
To be able to offer the service, Amazon has partnered with luxury resale site Hardly Ever Worn It (HEWI), which specialises in pre-loved finds, from Dior scarves and Jimmy Choo shoes to Hermès Birkin bags. All of these will now be available on Amazon, too, with prices starting at £95.
As part of the partnership, HEWI will manage and provide verified authentication for all products under the luxury stores banner. The brand states: “Each pre-owned item has been through a meticulous three-step pre-screening process designed by the Hardly Ever Worn It in-house experts, each possessing over a decade of experience in verifying luxury goods.” This three-step process includes “comprehensively evaluating via physical inspection, detailed analysis and final confirmation to guarantee that every item offered meets the highest standard of quality”. You can read more about the authentication process on the HEWI website.
So, what designer fashion items can you actually find at Amazon? Our fashion and beauty editor has listed her favourite picks below, with Gucci, Fendi and Prada all included.
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Hermès pre-loved craie taurillon clemence leather birkin 35 PHW: £9,737.50, Amazon.co.uk
Hermès Birkin bags are the ultimate luxury fashion find. Not only do you have to be invited to buy a new one by the brand, meaning they’re an incredibly exclusive purchase, but they also sell for eye-wateringly high prices, with the most expensive auctioned for more than $450,000 at Sotheby’s. If you happen to have 10 grand going spare, you can snap up this cream leather pre-loved pick at Amazon right now.
Chanel pre-loved red leather CC chain buckle belt, size 75: £750.50, Amazon.co.uk
Chanel needs little introduction, with the brand’s accessories sure to liven up any outfit. This red leather belt is certainly chic, with an interlocking gold-tone logo sitting front and centre. A similar brand-new belt from Chanel will set you back around £1,500, so this listing on Amazon will see you save a big chunk – luxury for a little less.
Prada pre-loved two-tone patent leather block heel slingback pumps white: £395, Amazon.co.uk
Joining the long line-up of luxury labels is Prada, with a selection of shoes, dresses, bags and more. These pretty slingback pumps are among our favourite finds, coming in a two-tone colourway that’s sure to slot into anyone’s wardrobe. Sadly, as all items are pre-loved, there is only one size of each style available, so only those with a shoe size of UK 6.5 are in luck.
Chanel pre-loved limited edition red jersey flap bag: £1,930, Amazon.co.uk
Finding a Chanel bag that costs less than £2,000 is incredibly impressive, so it’s unsurprising that this one immediately caught our eye. Described as in very good condition, the deep red felt find is certainly chic with the iconic interlocking logo taking centre stage. Plus, it has an adjustable strap so you can wear it on the shoulder or as a crossbody.
YSL pre-loved black patent leather opyum heels: £641.96, Amazon.co.uk
If you’re a big logo lover, the YSL opyum heels are sure to be on your radar. While a brand new pair will set you back more than £1,000, this pre-loved pair come in just a little more than half price and is said to be in very good condition. Of course, the one downside is that there aren’t a lot of sizes available, so only those in a UK shoe size 3 are in luck this time.
Chanel pre-loved dark green midnight stones leather clutch bag: £750, Amazon.co.uk
Chanel bags are certainly high on any fashion fan’s wishlist. Crafted from deep green lambskin leather with gold-tone hardware, this style is a definite standout and is said to be in good condition. Again, it’s a rather impressive price point, coming in at less than £1,000, while buying a similar, brand-new Chanel bag would cost you more than £8,000.
Amina Muaddi pre-loved black satin begum slingbacks: £765, Amazon.co.uk
Beloved by a whole host of celebrities from Rihanna to Hailey Bieber, Amina Muaddi’s pretty pumps are quite high up on many people’s wishlists. This slingback black pair is one of the brand’s signature shapes and is sure to work for almost any special occasion. Right now, a brand new pair costs £925 on Net-A-Porter, so while the saving isn’t the biggest, it’s still a helpful reduction for shoes in excellent condition.
Mira Mikati embroidered corduroy bucket hat, one size: £95, Amazon.co.uk
Although Mira Mikati may not be a household name like Chanel or Prada, the luxury label certainly does stand out from the crowd. With bright, bold colours and patterns, as shown in this bucket hat, the high-fashion pieces exude fun and a fresh take on high-priced picks. Plus, at just £95, it’s one of the lowest-priced pieces on the Amazon luxury stores site.
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