The shopping landscape in Ireland has changed. Recession-friendly shops have sprung up all over the country in recent times, be it a swop shop where you can clothes swop, a designer consignment store where you can buy or sell nearly-new designer clothes or dress hire shops, where you can hire a dress for a black tie event, wedding or a special occasion.
What to do with those designer pieces in your wardrobe that you no longer have a use for? There are ways to make your money back through designer consignment shops, who will sell your clothes for you, taking a cut for themselves. Even if you’ve nothing to sell, they are great places to shop for high-end designer pieces at a fraction of their original price.
For swop shops, your clothes don’t have to be designer, but certainly should be in good shape or only worn once. Swopshop in Dublin’s Temple Bar is making waves in this area and post their newest items to their Facebook page, encouraging users to “pimp their wardrobe”.
Save your used clothes for charity shops.
Here’s a list of shops in Ireland and online where you can sell your clothes or swap them for new items:
Online consignments stores
iLoveLoveLove.com
Preloved designer handbags, dresses, shoes and coats from Prada, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Tod’s and Manola Blahnik.
Netrouge.com
Netrouge stock Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, Louboutin, Paule Ka, Burberry, Vintage, Marchesa, Gucci, Christian Dior, Oscar de la renta, Jenny Packham, & delivers nationwide & worldwide.
15% FEE
Cork
Naphisa Boutique
4 Cook Street, 1st Floor, Cork.
(021) 4273787
Specialising in new and nearly new designer labels with labels including Miu Miu, Jimmy Choo, Versus by Versace, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana; Naphisa are on Facebook, online at http://www.thefashionshed.com/
Next To New Fashions
Southside Shopping Centre, Togher, Cork
021 496 6490
The Pre-loved Boutique
8 Maylor Street, Cork
021 427 9282
Dublin and County Dublin
Cari’s Closet Dress Hire
www.cariscloset.ie 11 New Street, Malahide, Co Dublin. Tel 01 8457593
Dress rentals range from €30 to €250 for a three day rental. Cari’s Closet offers a temporary alterations service which means you get the perfect fit. Dry cleaning is included in the price of all dress rentals and we can also provide a courier service all over Ireland so you get the dress you want delivered straight to your door. Brands offered to customers on hire include Herve Leger, Alexander Mc Queen, Roland Mouret, Badgley Mischka, DVF, Sass and Bide, Jovani, Sherri Hill, Michael Kors, Louise Kennedy and Monique L’Hullier.
Changes Boutique
Upstairs, 24 Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin
01 288 4872
Covet (designer dress hire)
Top Floor, Powerscourt Town Centre, Dublin 2
Vintage and designer dress hire.
Couture For Hire (designer dress hire)
14 Duke Street
Dublin 2
T: 016337982
Designer dress hire from Roberto Cavalli, Marchesa, Jovani, Terani Couture, Victoria Beckham Inspired and Badgley Mischka and a selection of hats for hire. They are having a big sale on Saturday 18th May from 10am to 6pm with Terry de Havilland shoes reduced from 549 to 199.
Designer Clothing Exchange
2 Trimbleston Ave
Booterstown, Co Dublin
01 260 6070
Frock n Fabulous (dress hire and rent a hat)
no.4, 57 Main Street Dundrum, Dublin 14
Ladies who wish to avail of a personal consultation can do so by calling 086 347 1100, or emailing info@frocknfabulous.ie www.frocknfabulous.ie
This online designer dress and hat rental company, have a showroom in Dundrum, Dublin. You can hire a hat from leading Irish milliners Aisling Ahern, Edel Staunton, Fiona Mangan, Edel Ramberg and Sarah McGahon or hire a dress by Rachel Gilbert, Jennifer Rothwell, Niamh O’Neill and Roberto Cavalli.
New To You
3 Convent Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin
01 285 1980
Pandoras Box
10A Grattan Crescent, Dublin 8
01 454 4889
These guys take in old or dull furniture and give it new life from comic books to family photos to old newspapers. Preloved style also customises furniture.
Rare Clothing Company
53 Dawson St, Dublin 2.
Rare stock stock top brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Michael Kors, DKNY, Rock & Republic, J Brand, COS and French Connection. All items are professionally dry cleaned before they reach the shop floor and we have new stock coming in daily. Rare trade in items and offer 3 options:
1- Credit for their store, choose from a wide range of stock all 50-80% off RRP. If you wish to take a credit note there is no expiry date.
2-Cash, we pay you up front for your items so no waiting until they sell.
3-Rare Anywhere Credit, this is something than no other retailer is doing. This credit allows you to purchase an item(s) from any other store. For example, you have €50 off this credit and you want a bag in Brown Thomas for €250. We then go and get your bag for you and you can collect it in our store and pay the balance to us. We are your very own personal shopper.
Ruby Ruby
Royal Hibernian Way, Dublin 2
http://www.rubyruby.ie/
01 672 5870 info@rubyruby.ie
Ruby Ruby is a designer consignment store which sells on products for others at a cut. “Spring clean your way to cash” is their strap line – five simple words which hooked me in immediately. My sisters paid a visit, one buying an amazing Chloe black blazer and the other a mink coat!
Siopaella (swap boutique in Dublin)
9 crow street, temple bar, dublin 2, ireland
Tel 086 840 7825
Run by Ella de Guzman, Siopaella specialises in the buying, selling, swapping and consigning of designer men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, handbags and shoes. They are unique in Dublin in that we are the only place that has the three options available (to buy, swap or consign both men’s and women’s wear). Florence Welsh bought a dress here on her last trip to Dublin!
Second Avenue
22 Seafort Avenue,
Sandymount,
Dublin 4
Tel. 01 269 1110
This is the best-kept secret in Dublin with Sandymount’s well-heeled popping in to buy second-hand goods such as Prada and Gucci.
Swopshop
Crow Street Bazaar, 7 Crow Street, Dublin 2 (just off Dame Street, behind the Foggy Dew)
Tel 01 657 87 02
They say that any reasonably fashionable and wearable item of clothing can be swopped, providing it is in immaculate condition. Swopshop also accepts certain jewellery, belts, hats etc. Unfortunately they cannot accept: worn footwear, lingerie, or piercing jewellery. Like for like swops cost €5 – €10 with “upgrade” swops costing €30.
Stock Xchange Designer Swop Shop
21 Upper George’s Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
01 202 0720
Wear It Again Pre Loved Clothes
Baggott Street, Dublin 2 (Opposite Tesco)
County Meath
The Designer Circle,
Bridle House Farm, Fairyhouse Road, Ratoath, Co. Meath
http://www.thedesignercircle.com/
085-7146152
Elizabeth Nazum offers a wide range of new and nearly new ladies designer clothes, shoes and bags at a fraction of their original cost.
Renata
Rathnally, Trim, Co. Meath
046 943 72 47
County Clare
Encore
Ennis, Co. Clare
Situated above the Vodaphone shop in Ennis, Encore sells amazing ‘preloved’ clothes and handbags. It looks like a boutique when you walk in and is a real treasure.
Galway
Designer Swop Shop
The Bridge Mills, Galway
091 562 882
County Kildare
Attic Swap Shop
Derron House, Dublin Road, Maynooth, Co Kildare
01 601 6725
Designer Exchange
Celbridge, Co Kildare
Tel: 01 654 4358.5
Serendipity
Dublin Road, Naas, Co Kildare
045 875 383
County Wicklow
Second Image
1st Floor, 9 Dublin Road, Bray
01 286 9916
Waterford
Deja Vu
Deja Vu in Waterford sells on all accessories for clients. You decide the price and when it sells you receive 70% of the sale price! Currently they have Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Burberry and much more in stock. Facebook (DejaVuWaterford) or call 0863347650 for more info.
The Style Exchange
Based in Waterford/South Kilkenny – also offers a swapping service. Credits are awarded for clothes submitted and these credits can be spent on items in stock….if you use your credits wisely, you can update your wardrobe for as little as the €5 flat swapping fee. The Style Exchange operates an appointment system so as to be totally discreet. A sample of items can be viewed on Facebook through ‘The Style Exchange’ page. Tel 087 6165440 for more detail.
Limerick
Mrs Quins
41 William Street Upper, Limerick
061 317 471
The Ivory Closet
1st floor
18 Shannon Street
Limerick
087 7516684
087 9957578
Stocking great designers such as Rachel Gilbert and Catherine Malandrino, since opening in August 2010, they have received an amazing following nationwide and furthermore from celebrities around the globe. Vogue Williams,Pippa O’Connor and Rozanna Purcell to name but a few. The Ivory Closet have also been featured throughout many television programmes such as Come Dine With Me Ireland, ICA Bootcamp, The Saturday Night Show, The Late Late Show and Love/Hate.
Mayo
Deja Vu
James Street, Westport
Deja Vu is a sister business of Netrouge.com. Deja stock highend Designers, Vintage Gowns, Wedding Dresses, Day & Evening Dresses & Jewellery as well as a large selection of designer bags. Deja Vu also do a rental section for vintage and designer dresses.
Pre-loved Designer Kids’ Clothes
It’s Nearly New – Pre-Loved Baby Gear
Dublin’s First Baby and Kids Consignment Shop.
Follow us on Facebook for regular stock updates!
https://www.facebook.com/ItsNearlyNewBabyGear
http://itsnearlynew.wix.com/itsnearlynew
Twice Smitten
Twice Smitten offers stunning boys’ and girls’ couture, for 0 to 12 year olds, from designers & high street stores such as Chloe, Bonpoint, Catimini, Ralph Lauren, Timberland, Boss, Gap and more – from at least 70% less than retail prices. Twice Smitten’s next sales event will take place on Saturday, May 18th, from 10.30am to 3.30pm at St. Paul’s Parish Centre, Silchester Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin. 10% of the days profits will be donated to Oxfam. The event will feature over 1,200 flawless pre-loved clothing & never worn before items.
If you know of any others, please share them with our readers by adding them to the list via the comments below. Thanks!
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April 15, 2010 at 3:05 pm
great list thanks – I left in some designer bags last week and clothes.. some relatively new and some quite used – into Ruby Ruby in Dublin – owner is American and very friendly. (abd these shops are over the place in NYC).
The way it works – the hold the goods on consigment for 8 weeks, has to be current season (ie wont take winter clothers in Summer) , agree the price together which I though was quite fair, and you receive 50& of the sale price if it sells. Then issue a cheuque at the beginning of each month.
I left in atotal of €1000 worth of goods (retail value) so if I get the €500 i would be very happy.
April 16, 2010 at 5:44 am
Excellent . It all makes so much sense I’m surprised there
are so few of these around .
April 16, 2010 at 9:29 am
I really must do a trawl through what I have in my wardrobes. would be nice to get some cash for them.
April 16, 2010 at 8:08 pm
The Style Exchange, based in Waterford/South Kilkenny also offers a swapping service. Credits are awarded for clothes submitted and these credits can be spent on items in stock….if you use your credits wisely, you can update your wardrobe for as little as the €5 flat swapping fee. The Style Exchange operates an appointment system so as to be totally discreet. A sample of items can be viewed on Facebook through ‘The Style Exchange’ page. Why not have a sneak peak or call 0876165440 for more detail.
April 19, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Deja Vu in Waterford sells on all accessories for client. You decide the price and when it sells you receive 70% of the sale price! Currently we have Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Burberry and much more in stock. Check us out on Facebook (DejaVuWaterford) or call 0863347650 for more info! Recessionista shopping at its best!
April 19, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Hi there the Ascot shop in Waterford has closed down in case people are wondering about it. The Style Exchange and Deja Vu in Waterford are great shops, i have checked out both of them!
April 22, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Thanks Guys for the great feature! SWOPSHOP in Temple Bar currently has a pair of aubergine patent leather Prada shoes (classic court shoe style) selling at €45. This is the purchase price without a trade. If you trade something of similar value you can get the shoes for as little as €8. SWOPSHOP won’t buy clothing from customers, but we will guarantee that you can swop something you won’t wear for something you will at a fraction of conventional retail prices, to say the least! You can see the shoes or join us in general on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/swopshop Look forward to seeing you all soon!
April 23, 2010 at 9:33 am
CALLING ALL KERRY FASHIONISTAS AND YUMMY MUMMIES
Brand new to Kerry, PANDORAS BOX, Tralee, Co. Kerry Tel. 087 6951474
Consignment sales of worn once childrenswear, maternity wear and ladies occasion wear. Website coming soon, check us out on facebook.
May 16, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Thanks for the great list. I am always updating my list of local consignment shops.
May 29, 2010 at 9:44 pm
‘The Style Exchange’ now operates from the First Floor, 35 Stephen’s Street, Waterford on Fridays (6.00 -9.00) and all day Saturday. Private appointments are still available as before and proving very successful! For details Call 0876165440
May 31, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Pandoras Box are hosting the first consignment shopping event in Kerry in the Meadowlands Hotel Tralee on Saturday and Sunday 12/13th June. Please tel 0876951474 or email infopandorasbox@eircom.net
July 16, 2010 at 7:50 pm
BE FABULOUS,
DESIGNER / HIGH STREET SWAP SHOP LIMERICK,
17 SHANNON STREET,
LIMERICK.
Opened 8 months now and going Strong, Labels such as Chanel, Dior,Christian Loubitons, Prada,Karen Millen,Coast, Oasis and alot alot more.
Its a Little Treasure chest to be explored.
Opened Monday to Saturday 10 to 5:30.
July 19, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Thanks for sharing that with us. The Limerick Ladies will be delighted!
August 5, 2010 at 12:02 am
The Ivory Closet is fab just came across the facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/theivorycloset
WOW
September 23, 2010 at 8:42 pm
My name Sandra and I’m from Netrouge.com
We are an online consignments store that delivers nationwide & worldwide.
We opened in July 2010 & were on Xpose in September! You may remember the payment plan! We offer a NO interest payment plan & are the only website to offer it in Ireland! The website is http://www.netrouge.com.
We stock Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, Louboutin, Paule Ka, Burberry, Vintage, Marchesa, Gucci, Christian Dior, Oscar de la renta, Jenny Packham, & loads more!
The best news for all of you is our 15% FEE generally but we have 0% fee to you on offer at the moment.
October 22, 2010 at 11:08 am
Is Serendipity still open in naas as their phone number comes up disconnected
January 3, 2011 at 7:41 pm
THE SECRET CLOSET has been in Howth Co Dublin for two years now. We have a very large clientele and therefore always a great selection of High End Designer Clothes Bags and Shoes. We also accept Boutique designer so great bargains to be found.
If you are interested in selling top quality items please see our website http://www.thesecretcloset.ie for all the details.
We are open Tues to Sun (01)8325853 Follow us on Facebook
Looking forward to seeing you Karen & Lesley
March 16, 2011 at 11:29 am
BABYLON
1 Bank Place
Ennis
Accept Designer / High Street Pieces
Current collection includes Karen Millen, Coast, Save the Queen, Rock & Republic, Seven for all Mankind, DKNY and Mulberry to name but a few.
Call in to browse through our impressive selection of clothing, footwear and accessories at recession friendly prices or drop in any clothing
you no longer wear for a 50/50 split.
September 26, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Also good to know that SWOPSHOP has a price max of €45 currently, so no matter what you buy – be it Prada or Cavalli – you pay no more than €45, even without trading an item of your own! If trading your own item, it’s far less! Check out http://www.facebook.com/swopshop
March 21, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Oxfam Ireland will be hosting a Swap Shop next Wednesday, March 28th : http://www.facebook.com/SwopShopWithOxfam The more people we have to participate, the more successful the event will be:) Like and share it with your friends!
March 28, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Tired of looking at your own wardrobe? Swapping clothes is the latest trend and where else to do it than Temple Bar’s SWOPSHOP, check out our blogs that we wrote about the shop:
http://www.visit-templebar.com/blog/?p=135
http://www.visit-templebar.com/blog/?p=61
March 29, 2012 at 11:41 am
Deja Vu a sister business of Netrouge.com has opened on James Street, Westport. Deja stock highend Designers, Vintage Gowns, Wedding Dresses, Day & Evening Dresses & Jewellery as well as a large selection of designer bags. Deja Vu also do a rental section for vintage and designer dresses.
December 16, 2012 at 11:14 am
It’s Nearly New – Pre-Loved Baby Gear
Dublin’s First Baby and Kids Consignment Shop.
Follow us on Facebook for regular stock updates!
https://www.facebook.com/ItsNearlyNewBabyGear
http://itsnearlynew.wix.com/itsnearlynew
Many Thanks!
January 17, 2013 at 12:35 pm
I have end of season stock, that I need to sell, jackets, trousers, blouses, tunics, suitable for work,interviews etc.Prices are less than cost. If anyone interested in buying as a lot, please let me know.
January 29, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Hi gals etc ,
I am seriously thinking of and researching opening a sell/swap/ buy shop in North Cork. And I am looking for feedback. thanks
February 1, 2013 at 1:59 pm
New to Portlaoise Closet C Selling Ladies Nearly New Occasion Wear, Smart Casual Wear, Costume Jewellery, Bags and Accessories. Facebook Page Closet C (Portlaoise)
June 4, 2013 at 1:55 pm
Hi Grainne,
did you go for it?
There’s a gap in the pre-loved fashion market in Counties Kerry/Limerick/Cork which I hope you’re going to fill!
June 5, 2013 at 7:52 pm
hi
would be great if you could remove closet c from laois list as we are now closed. many thanks
June 4, 2015 at 1:34 pm
There is a Designer Consignment Boutique opened in Friars Court Nenagh, Co Tipperary. Lots of great brand of new and gentle used dresses and jackets as well as suits for all occasions.
June 4, 2015 at 1:35 pm
There is a Designer Consignment Boutique opened in Friars Court Nenagh, Co Tipperary. Lots of great brand of new and gentle used dresses and jackets as well as suits for all occasions. It’s called Styll’n’Style.
July 30, 2015 at 2:24 pm
Hi there,
Just saw your facebook post. Would love to mention our Beloved boutiques in Malahide, Dublin and Douglas Village Shopping Centre, Douglas, Cork. Beloved Shops raise money for Focus Ireland Services. It’s not a consignment shop, and we rely on donations from the community and from businesses, but we have some fabulous stock and great labels. Check us out on http://www.facebook.com/shopatbeloved, thanks for your support!
February 17, 2017 at 11:21 pm
I have a designer shoes/boots collection for sale. All genuine, in good condition or new. with receipts.selling very cheap as a lot. If anybody interested just mail me rossanadickinson13@gmail.com for viewing