Luxury handbag restoration and pre-owned designer resale retailer, The Handbag Clinic, is expanding its partnership with premium department store Fenwick with the opening of its third in-store concession in Fenwick York.

The launch of the store in York followed two successful launches in Fenwick Newcastle and Fenwick Colchester. Both concessions had rapid growth within the last 12 months, with Newcastle turnover up 77% and Colchester up 32% YoY. Through The Handbag Clinic’s in-store restoration services, Fenwick customers can shop with increased confidence and feel empowered to invest in luxury handbags and shoes, knowing there is an after-care programme in place that far exceeds standard warranties.

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The integrated offering of ‘Buy, Sell, Restore, Authenticate’ will enable its Yorkshire-based clientele to enjoy fashion more consciously by prolonging the life of their luxury handbags, shoes, luggage, and leather clothing whilst boosting the region’s circular economy through its pre-owned resale service.

As a “shop within a shop” located on the ground floor in a prime position, The Handbag Clinic will bring premium luxury brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Mulberry to the North Yorkshire retail scene with its handpicked collection of fully authenticated, pre-owned luxury handbags, luggage, and accessories available to purchase in Fenwick York. Because every bag is carefully assessed and cleaned before going on sale, consumers can be sure that, whether buying brand new with tags or gently loved, the item will be in excellent condition.

The Handbag Clinic’s CEO and Co-Founder, Charlotte Staerck, said: “We are excited to be expanding our partnership with Fenwick, who share our vision of bringing conscious consumption to the nation’s luxury enthusiasts. Buying and selling pre-owned items has made luxury fashion much more accessible, and we’re proud to be bringing the joy of owning some of the world’s most sought-after bags to Yorkshire shoppers. By encouraging people to enjoy fashion more sustainably, we hope to preserve the promise of luxury for generations to come.”

Through The Handbag Clinic’s in-store restoration services, Fenwick customers can also significantly extend the lifespan of a brand-new purchase by booking it in for a protective treatment with The Handbag Clinic at the point of purchase. From cleaning and conditioning treatments, removing stubborn stains, repairing scuffs and tears, or replacing broken zips, split piping, worn edges, and damaged hardware, improving colour loss, reinforcing shape, and stretched straps. The Handbag Clinic’s dedicated team of artisans combines the finest craftsmanship, technology, and innovative techniques to achieve the seemingly impossible.

Customers can visit The Handbag Clinic’s website for an online quote before dropping their handbag to The Handbag Clinic in Fenwick York during store opening hours. The Handbag Clinic provides a free contactless courier service so, once their artisans have worked their magic, customers’ handbags are returned directly to their door. Prices are bespoke and start from £19.95 for minor stitch work and go right through to £600+ for complex exotic restoration. The most popular treatment is a full restoration at £255, which includes a clean on the exterior and interior, removal of all areas of wear/scuff/staining from the exterior, any minor stitch repairs, and a carefully crafted protection treatment to nourish and protect the leather.