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Buying Designer Clothes for Less
This section may be more useful for ladies, but men can pay attention too. How do you buy original top labels from Chanel, Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton, to name a few?
Dress Agencies
There are a number of excellent dress agencies that buy, sell, and exchange designer clothing. Most of the clothing has hardly been worn, and offers excellent value for the money.
If you have quality designer items that you no longer wear, then trade them in. You can receive cash, or more items. Of course, if you have nothing to sell, you can just buy at a great price.
Many agencies also sell accessories, such as shoes and handbags. Some agencies also have brand new stock, normally made up of samples, ex-fashion-show items, or last season's stock.
Here are some UK clothing agencies:
London Area
Pandora is a very well-known agency, close to Harrods.
This agency has been established for over 30 years, and is located near Brompton Cross.
You can find a list of other UK agencies at http://www.dressagencydirectory.co.uk, or just search “dress agency.”
The London Designer Sale
The London Designer Sale is a high-end designer sample sale that hosts designers such as Belstaff, D&G, See by Chloe, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Jimmy Choo & YSL ...