Designer Exchange UKReviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 706 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products, noting they are exactly as described, often in immaculate or superb condition, and sometimes even better than expected. The staff receives high commendation for being professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and providing excellent service, often going above and beyond to assist customers. People also appreciate the quick and well-protected delivery service, ensuring items arrive promptly and in perfect condition. However, some customers also noted issues with product quality not matching descriptions, such as faulty clasps or visible damage on items listed as excellent condition. A few other people also felt that staff could be rude, dismissive, or lacked product knowledge, leading to disappointing in-store experiences.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ordered a Fendi scarf in which was said to be in great condition and this was very true. A lovely piece. It was my first order, and this has given me the confidence to order more pieces when I see on... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service was 10/10. I was contacted on request by Paige via WhatsApp where she sent me photos of the bag and answered more of my questions. I completed the purchase Tuesday afternoon a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke to Andrew over chat. Absolutely loved the service. He sent additional pictures. Came straight into store and purchased two items. Very happy customer. This is what good customer service looks li... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Designer Exchange for many years and every time it has been a first class experience! Andrew and his team at Birmingham Store offer an amazing service nothing is too much trouble from st... See more

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Company details

  1. #22 of 24 best companies in Second-hand Clothing Shop
  2. #330 of 606 best companies in Clothing Shop
  3. #201 of 283 best companies in Fashion accessories shop
  4. #31 of 43 best companies in Handbags Shop
  5. #9 of 11 best companies in Secondhand Shop
  6. #25 of 35 best companies in Vintage Clothing Shop

About Designer Exchange UK

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Born Out of Knightsbridge in 2013

Here at Designer Exchange our journey started with a simple goal, to make designer fashion accessible to all, not just the few.

Our warm and welcoming atmosphere is for everyone, no matter who you are or where you live, and no matter if you are buying, selling or simply browsing.

Over the years, we have grown and evolved to become the go-to destination for preloved luxury fashion. We have expanded our offerings to include a wide range of womenswear and menswear clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories, all carefully curated and authenticated by our team of in-house experts.

What sets us apart is our commitment to providing a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience for our customers. Whether you are buying or selling, we offer a range of convenient and flexible options to suit your needs whether you are visiting in-store or shopping online.

Whether it’s your hobby, hyphen or hustle, we’re passionate about growing the preloved community.

The UK’s No.1 Home of Preloved Luxury

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Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or exchange, Designer Exchange provides you with the safest way to buy and sell your preloved fashion from clothing to handbags and more!

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All items at Designer Exchange are double-lock authenticated, with a combination of leading AI technology alongside our dedicated team of in-house experts.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very responsive to all my queries

Very responsive to all my queries. Bag was arrived quickly and is just as described

18 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for rating us 5 stars :)

We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your bag arrived quickly and met your expectations perfectly. Our team always strives to provide swift communication and accurate descriptions.

Knowing you had such a seamless experience means the world to us.

Regards,
Jesica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was very well attended to by Andrew at…

Was very well attended to by Andrew at the Birmingham store today. He’s very knowledgeable and I enjoyed being able to speak with him about all things fashion—niche and known. Thank you! :)

26 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi Hermione,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for rating us 5 stars :)

We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Andrew at our Birmingham store.

We will gladly pass your kind words along to him.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Regards,
Jesica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using Designer Exchange

First time using Designer Exchange. My daughter uses. I was nervous as never spent that amount on something ive not seen and honestly I am in Love with this handbag already. After a bit of cleaning shes good as new. THANK YOU for a great service including prompt delivery too.

21 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi Paula,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for rating us 5 stars :)

We completely understand that spending that amount on an item you haven't seen in person can be incredibly nerve-wracking, so it means the world to us that you trusted us for your first purchase.

We take great pride in our prompt service, and we are so glad we could deliver a great experience for you.

We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Regards,
Jesica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly customer service and…

Very friendly customer service and actually quite honest with their opinion when making a purchase, Louise was especially helpful at the store.

25 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for rating us 5 stars :)

We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our friendly and honest service.

We will make sure to pass your kind words directly to Louise at the store.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Regards,
Jesica

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Thankyou very much for your great…

Thankyou very much for your great service i am so happy with my wallet.

20 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your feedback :)

We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are happy with your new wallet and our service.

If you are fully satisfied with your purchase, we would be incredibly grateful if you would consider updating your review rating to 5 stars.

Alternatively, if there is anything else we can do to make this experience even better for you, please let us know, we would love to help.

Regards,
Jesica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I haven’t bought from Designer Exchange…

I haven’t bought from Designer Exchange before and didn’t know what to expect. To be honest, I was expecting to be disappointed - but WOW - what a beautiful bag - I say WOW again. It is in immaculate condition and is a beautiful bag. I have been looking for this bag style for a couple of years and found this one in pristine condition. I shall be buying from Designer Exchange again.

2 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for rating us 5 stars :)

We are absolutely thrilled that your first experience with Designer Exchange exceeded your expectations.

We take great pride in the quality and condition of our curated collection, and we are so glad we could help you finally track down this specific style after a couple of years of searching.

We look forward to assisting you again in the future!

Regards,
Jesica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful condition

Beautiful condition. Amazing service. Quick and easy ordering system and delivered within a couple of days. Highly recommend.

16 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey David,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!

We’re delighted to hear that you were happy with the condition of the item, our service, and the quick delivery.

We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon!

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I haven’t received my payment of £170…

I haven’t received my payment of £170 and it’s been 11 workings days, I left many emails no reply , I tried to contact the store and call disconnected straight away which is very strange. They got my 2 items and no payment and no reply. I just want my payment for the items you have for more than 2 weeks now.

7 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi Teodora,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

I’m sorry to learn that you did not receive payment for your order within the expected timeframe.

Unfortunately, there was a delay due to an unusually high volume of orders and recent staffing constraints within the team, which affected our processing times. We mention this delay on our website for transparency, so our customers can make an informed decision.

I can see that your order was processed on 22nd May (as per the timeframe shared via email), and the payment should reach your account within 1–3 working days.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the experience, and we hope you will give us the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.

Kindest regards,
MaryAnn

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited for the first time to look at…

Visited for the first time to look at some pre-loved bags and I was blown away by the items and the service from Andrew in Birmingham.

He was very attentive, complimentary and informative which I really appreciated!

I will definitely be picking up a bag soon and so will a friend of mine!

Thank you :)

21 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Ajoa,

Thank you for sharing an amazing review with us.

We're so happy you enjoyed your first visit to our Birmingham store! It's wonderful to hear you were impressed with our pre-loved bags and the attentive service you received. We look forward to your next visit!

Kind Regards,
Sanjeet

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad experience selling my bag online…

Bad experience selling my bag online with DE. After received online quote I sent my bag and it was delivered to them next day. However it's been 2 weeks now and I still have not received payment. Kept chasing them but no phone number, only email and it took a few days for them to answer their email with more excuses.

21 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi Kim,

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

We sincerely regret the delay in payment and the communication difficulties you encountered. As shared on the email, we have been facing high influx due to which its taking our team upto 10 working days for the item to be authenticated. Our support is email based at the moment but we ensure we get back to our customers within 24 to 48 hours with all the details.

If you have any further concerns you can surely get back to us on email.

Kind regards,
Sanjeet

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent authentic products

Excellent authentic products, an easy-to-use website, and great customer service.

12 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Customer,

Thank you for your kind feedback.

We’re so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with our authentic products, website, and customer service.

We look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The products were well inspected and…

The products were well inspected and presented, just like in the description.

15 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Customer,

Thank you for your feedback.

We’re delighted to hear that the products met your expectations and were accurately described and well presented.

We truly appreciate your support and hope to shop with you again soon.

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived on time as described

Arrived on time as described. Quality checked great condition and good customer service. Really pleased with my bag

15 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Customer,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your order arrived on time and in great condition, and that you were pleased with the quality and our customer service.

We really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your bag. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The item pictured was NOT the item they…

The item pictured was NOT the item they sent me, then took a week back and forth on email to get them to accept the return and refund.

19 April 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Natalie,

I’m very sorry to hear about your experience. We sincerely apologise that you received an incorrect item due to an order mix-up, where your original order was mistakenly sent to another customer.

As a result, there was an unexpected delay while we investigated the issue and arranged the return and refund process. We understand how frustrating this must have been, especially after receiving an item that did not match the listing photos.

Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused, and thank you for your patience while this was resolved.

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely Mulberry Backpack…

Very pleased with my small Mulberry leather backpack. Looks brand new and smells lovely like it’s been polished (I believe they clean bags). Pleased that my phone fits in the small zipped compartment on the back of the backpack. The backpack came very well packed too in a cardboard box (which box the cats have been playing with so not discarded yet!)

9 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey there!

Thank you for sharing an amazing review with us!

We are so pleased to hear how delighted you are with your Mulberry leather backpack! It's wonderful that it looks and smells as you expected, and that your phone fits in perfectly. We're glad to know the backpack was also well packaged.

We hope you keep shopping with us!

Kind Regards,
Sanjeet

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been let down my another…

Having been let down my another organisation I contacted Designer Exchange explaining the situation. I then chose the item and had it the following day just in time for my wife’s birthday. I would recommend Designer Exchange UK to any prospective customer.

8 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Leslie!

Thank you for sharing such a fantastic review!

We are so thrilled to hear that we could help you out of a difficult situation and deliver your item just in time! Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We hope your wife loves the product.

Hope to have you shop with us again soon!

Kind Regards,
Sanjeet

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear images of the product with honest…

Clear images of the product with honest detailed information about the quality.
Helpful updates as to the progress of the delivery.

9 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Hannah!

Thank you for sharing an amazing review!

We are glad to hear you appreciated our product images and detailed quality information. We're also thrilled to know the delivery updates were helpful! We hope you keep shopping with us!

Kind Regards,
Sanjeet

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly staff

Friendly staff

13 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Hama,

Thank you for your feedback!

We’re so pleased to hear you found our staff friendly and welcoming.

We really appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

Amazing. Absolute love my item, great condition, clean and delivery service was exceptional. Great experience

12 May 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Boudart,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!

We’re thrilled to hear that you love your item and that it arrived in great condition.

It’s also lovely to know that you were happy with the cleanliness and delivery service.

Hope to see you again!

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Tamsin,

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!

We’re so pleased to hear that you’ve had a great experience with our customer service, team, and delivery service.

Your kind words truly mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Regards,
Anoushka

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