All the Cool Places to Know for Your Next Used Designer Bag Purchase

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Every shopper loves a good deal. And personally speaking, I thrive when I can say, "Oh, this old thing?" And mean it! My first secondhand bag experience was taking it out of my mom's closet as a teenager when my mom gave me her green Coach bag from the '90s. I wore that bag to the ground and I have so many memories—let me tell ya. I mean, until, years later when it mysteriously disappeared. (And no, my mom did not take it back! I still don't know where it ended up and it is a tragedy!)

Call me sentimental but I believe every bag—used or brand new—has a story to tell. I'm a lil wet behind the ears when it comes to actually purchasing used designer bags and venturing out into these secondhand bag streets wasn't too desirable to me until this past year, TBH. But hey, can you blame me?! It's a jungle out there. When the item isn't coming from the designer store, it's hard to tell what's really official. Thankfully, I compiled this list of reputable, not-so basic places for you to buy used designer bags with an open mind!

I was especially excited to look through these sites, since I'm always on the lookout for BIPOC accessories (especially Black-owned handbags, jewelry, and clothing brands.) I really wanted to see some of my faves at the secondhand stores. But, while some sites have BIPOC options (Fashionphile has a good collection of Off-White picks), I have to say, on the whole, it's v few and far between, so I hope to see more retailers prioritizing BIPOC luxury selects in the future!

Now, let's get shopping luxury resale, shall we?

Rebag

Ya'll. The evaluation process at Rebag is top-tier, making refreshing your closet effortless! Besides the amazing finds, I'm intrigued at their dedication to informing resellers with resources they need to make smart choices across the resale industry.

Prada

Jitney 1.4 Bag Leather

Binder Clip Flap Bag Leather Small

Vertical Cabas Tote Triomphe Coated Canvas Mini

Ebay

Ahh, good ol' Ebay! Dare I say where it all began? I know what you're thinking, but you can indeed trust getting a legit luxury bag from Ebay, since they have a hardcore authentication program now. Just make sure your beloved item says “Authenticity Guarantee” before placing a bid. BTW, inside thrifters are getting the best stuff here. If you wanna be one of those niche peeps in the know, you'll need patience and a good eye!

Bottega Veneta Candy Cassette Mini Crossbody Leather Bag Color Melon New w/tag

Goyard Saigon Souple Mini Bag Reb New

NWT Coach Willow Large Leather Saddle Crossbody Chalk color AUTHENTIC

LOEWE Luna shoulder bag A923PM1X013627 Calfskin leather Brown

CSD Consignment

I traveled to London this past summer and came across Consigned Sealed Delivered one day as I was on a walk. Expect absolute quality here—I credit CSD for the discovery of my early 2000s Christian Dior bag that's sitting cute on my shelf, RN! If you're looking to sell or purchase luxe pieces in a sustainable way, then check 'em out (they ship all over the world). Their customer service is so good, BTW.

Pink Leather Le Chiquito Mini Bag

Vintage Brown Monogram Shoulder Bag

1997 Vintage Beige Leather Patchwork Bag

Brown Vinyl Bamboo Shoulder Bag

Luxe Du Jour

Heads up: your handbag addiction will not cease if you plan on heading over to the Luxe Du Jour site. The credible, Canada-based brand is an online luxury boutique where you can do allll the things! Shop, consign, sell, rent, restore, and even accessorize! Ya know, the works.

Pink Leather Small Ruched Handle Bag

Louis Vuitton Antigua Messenger Bag

Antigona Bambi Clutch

Bamboo Handle Hobo Bag

Rent the Runway

Don't sleep on Rent the Runway! RTR has been around for awhile (I remember attending my college formal in one of their stunning gowns) and after not utilizing the site in years, I've been recently re-introduced in the best way. The selects were so good, I wore a few of their dresses during New York Fashion Week (including Simon Miller!) I was really impressed with their bag collection—which you can rent or purchase), too.

ZAC Zac Posen Handbags

Ganni Shoulder Bag

Proenza Schouler Handbags

Lychee Roulette Nappa Leather Bag

Vestaire Collective

Another luxury resale giant? Vestaire Collective. You'll find a wide range of vintage and pre-loved pieces and they're almost always having a good sale. You can trust that you'll be getting exactly what you signed up for once you add your special pick to your cart. (They have a thorough validation process.)

Leather Handbag

Loulou leather crossbody bag Saint Laurent

Le 5 À 7 Leather Handbag

Classic Leather Crossbody Bag

Leather Handbag

Fashionphile

Okay, so fun fact: Fashionphile actually got their start on eBay! If you're based in New York (yay) or Cali, you will literally be in heaven merely stepping foot in the brick-and-mortar stores. I mean, they are massive and they have holy grail pieces up the wazoo. Oh, and they've changed the game by teaming up with Neiman Marcus to make resale shopping super seamless.

Visetos Original Mini Chain Wallet Light Pink

Saffiano Striped Mini Diag Bag Nude White

BURBERRY Lambskin Quilted Micro Tri-Color Lola Bag Red Pink Tan

LOEWE Calfskin Mini Puzzle Bag Blossom

What Goes Around Comes Around

Fun fact: the founders are graduates from my alma mater, Syracuse University (shout out to all the SU alums!). What Goes Around Comes Around aka WGACA aka your next fave website for luxe vintage trinkets has some heavy hitters on the site, okay? Chanel! Hermès! Louis Vuitton! Dior! WGACA prides themselves on having a one-of-a-kind take on how they merge pre-owned luxury accessories and high fashion apparel in a selection that's carefully sifted, seasonal, and trend-facing. Their items are loved by our fave celebs, trendsetters, and vintage aesthetic queens. And one major thing: their commitment has led to preservation of collectible pieces from the 1880s and beyond. Yeah, I know. Nuts.

Grey Floral Embroidered Leather Sylvie Medium

Pearly Pink Cannage Quilted Lambskin Lady Dior Medium

Multicolor Canvas & Wicker Drawstring Bucket Bag

Magnolia Pink & Red Epi Noé

The Real Real

Whataya in the mood for? The latest Telfar bags, an Alexander McQueen knuckle clutch, or a vibrant Birkin? The Real Real is one of the most popular resale places to shop. You can also head there in person as they have tons of stores in NYC, NJ, LA, SanFran, Palm Beach, Miami, Dallas, and more!

Chain Linked Leather Shoulder Bag

Leather Shoulder Bag

Monogram Vernis Wilshire MM

Shoulder Bag

Farfetch Pre-Owned

Farfetch Pre-owned is where you gotta be if you wanna have tabs open for an early 2000s double-breasted Saint Laurent blazer, some 1997 Chanel logo button clip-ons, a Loewe bag in the shape of a hammock (yes, hammock), and a 2021 watercolor skateboard by Louis Vuitton. It's giving ~quirky~.

Gancini Tote Bag

Jackie O. Bag

Fendi Pre-Owned Zucchino tote bag

Intrecciato Leather Tote Bag

1st Dibs

Love the concept of 1st Dibs—if you claimed it, then it's yours, obvi. That being said, you should prob set up alerts so you don't ever miss out on your faves! And I'm not just talkin' luxury bags, honey. Nope, 1st Dibs is the go-to treasure trove for art, furniture, decor, jewelry, clothes—pretty much everything.

Zebra Print Calfhair and Leather Flap Chain Shoulder Bag

Burgundy Leather Chain Baguette Bag

Shirley PVC Tote Bag

Cream Quilted Monogram Leather Chain Tote

StockX

StockX is for the sneaker-obsessive, yes! But you'll also find some trendy and luxe pre-owned bags here, too.

1DR Shoulder BagMirrored Leather Gold

Telfar x UGG Shopping Bag

The Snapshot Camera Bag

Telfar Shopping BagMedium Oxblood

Re-See

Secondhand bag enthusiasts, Re-See is so worth checking out, especially if you're into iconic vintage accessories. The brand is based out of Paris and the site is très chic.

Snakeskin Clutch Bag

Olimpia Intrecciato Bag

Baby Pink V-Sling Mini Bag

Monogram Medium Tote Bag

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