At Selfridges, new, second hand and circular continue to coexist as a part of a seamless shopping experience, with the opening of expanded RESELFRIDGES accessories destinations in every store.
At Selfridges London, RESELFRIDGES is positioned at the heart of the Accessories Hall, three times bigger than before (1,000 sq ft) where alongside second hand and archive pieces from some of the industry’s most coveted collections, customers will find repair, resale and customisation services. The opening will be followed by the unveiling of a new permanent 3000 sq ft RESELFRIDGES circular fashion destination on 3, bringing together SOJO repair, HURR rental, Vintage Threads and We Are Cow in one space.
For future-proofed, contemporary vintage, Selfridges continues its long-term partnership with Byronesque, experts in sourcing pieces which will pique the interest of collectors and engaged consumers looking for the rare and exceptional. Each month Byronesque will present an item rich in fashion history, starting with the original runway Alexander McQueen Dante Mask, created by Simon Costin for the AW96 Dante collection.
Another Long-term RESELFRIDGES partner, OOTO (Out of the Ordinary) brings its perspective on the most important luxury archival vintage accessories with bags, belts and jewellery from brands including Gucci by Tom Ford, Versace and Jean Paul Gaultier. Vintage luxury jewellery is chosen by expert curators Susan Caplan and Jennifer Gibson.
SELFRIDGES RESELFRIDGES Cartier bag
Most-wanted RESELFRIDGES pieces chosen for SS24 include a rare Dior camo Saddle Bag and Rasta belt bag from the John Galliano era, the Dolce and Gabbana SS2003 LOVE choker and a butter soft suede Tom Ford for Gucci bamboo rucksack, among countless others. In addition to these era-defining special items, the Selfridges Buying team have selected accessories that offer functional solutions – so customers can expect pieces for work, play and occasion.
Selfridges continues to encourage customers to love and use what they already own, through the restoration and reworking of pre-owned pieces. The Handbag Clinic is now a permanent concession and, alongside an edit of vintage bags and luggage, offers repair and restoration of leather goods including handbags, luggage, trainers and clothing and will purchase handbags in exchange for Selfridges gift vouchers. Boyarde sits alongside them, applying bespoke artwork to small leather goods, bags and travel accessories – whether they have been purchased in store or brought in for this unique service.
RESELFRIDGES, Selfridges’ ecosystem of circular products and services, is now a key component of its offering, with permanent destinations in all four stores. In Manchester Exchange customers can expect pieces from Loewe, Goyard ,Gucci and Bottega as well as vintage timepieces. In Manchester Trafford the edit includes vintage Burberry and Celine and Dior mini saddle bags, while the Birmingham offer includes Dior, vintage Fendi baguette and V by Laura Vann preowned jewellery.
With permanent destinations at each of its four stores, Selfridges aims to put RESELFRIDGES at the very forefront of circular innovation as well as making it easier than ever for customers to access and enjoy shopping an expertly curated edit of iconic designs and timeless pre-owned pieces.
