Farfetch launches designer handbag resale service in the Middle East – The National

Farfetch launches designer handbag resale service in the Middle East – The National

Online fashion retailer Farfetch has launched its Second Life service in the Middle East, allowing consumers to trade in their pre-loved designer handbags, in exchange for credit that can be used towards purchases on the site.

Following a successful launch in Europe and the United States, Second Life is being rolled out in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The initiative is being run in association with The Luxury Closet.

Customers can submit information and photographs of their bags online. These will be reviewed and a proposed price will be sent back within two working days. If the price is accepted, the bag is sent off for verification, free of charge. Once verification is complete, Farfetch will credit the customer with the agreed value, which can be used to purchase new items on Farfetch.com.