Designer Exchange Opens Second Spain Store in Barcelona After 13 Years of Resale Luxury Growth

space where customers can buy, sell and exchange authenticated pre owned designer pieces. The company specialises in handbags, accessories, jewellery, sunglasses and selected ready to wear from luxury brands, offering customers a way to access sought after items through a circular retail model.

The business was founded in 2013 in the United Kingdom by Dominic Durante, with a focus on making designer resale feel accessible, trusted and straightforward. Its model is different from a traditional consignment format.

Customers who sell an item to Designer Exchange receive payment after the product has been authenticated and valued, rather than waiting for it to sell to another customer. This approach gives sellers a faster route to turning luxury pieces into value, while helping the business maintain a curated assortment for shoppers.

Every item is assessed for authenticity and condition before it is listed, giving customers more confidence when buying pre owned luxury. In a category where trust is essential, authentication remains one of the most important parts of the customer experience…