Not only is it a more sustainable way to stay fashion-forward, buying preloved designer items can save you more than 50 per cent of the regular retail price, depending on the style.
If you're on the hunt for second hand designer bags in Australia, eBay is a great place to start with dedicated sections for a number of big-name brands.
Plus, the site offers an authenticity guarantee on many of its preloved items, so you know you're not getting ripped off.
Shop some of the most iconic designer handbag brands preloved on eBay below:
- Buy second hand Gucci designer bags from eBay here
- Buy second hand Prada designer bags from eBay here
- Buy second hand Dior designer bags from eBay here
- Buy second hand YSL designer bags from eBay here
- Buy second hand Chanel designer bags from eBay here
Of course, we can't always shop second hand and sometimes it's hard to find the exact style you're looking for preloved.
That's when you'll want to go bargain hunting on sites like The Iconic and The Outnet, which carry a range of designer styles for a discounted price.
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Keep an eye out for sales to snap up bags from brands like Michael Kors, Coach, Moschino, DKNY and many more at 50, 60 and sometimes even 70 per cent off.
We've rounded up some of our favourite affordable designer bags below so you can look like an A-lister without the wild price tag.
Love Moschino Quilted Soft Rectangle Bag, on sale for $155 via The Iconic
DKNY Perri colour-block pebbled-leather tote, on sale for $214 via The Outnet
Camilla and Marc Evans Tote, on sale for $140 via The Iconic
Nanushka Vegan croc-effect leather shoulder bag, on sale for $240 via The Outnet
Marc Jacobs The Logo Strap Snapshot, on sale for $399 via The Iconic
See by Chloe Shell bag, on sale for $399 via David Jones
Off-White Grosgrain-trimmed plastic tote, on sale for $204 via The Outnet
Armani Exchange Small Open Shopping Bag, $220 via The Iconic
Paco Rabanne Metal-detailed calf hair leather shoulder bag, on sale for $345 via The Outnet
Michael Kors Jet Set Charm Medium Crossbody Pouchette, on sale for $171 via The Iconic
Furla Leather-trimmed printed shell shoulder bag, on sale for $338 via The Outnet
Coach Convertible quilted leather belt bag, on sale for $322 via The Outnet