6 Best Clothing Hire Sites in the UK

For many of us, swapping clothes with friends was the norm growing up. So why not continue to take things from someone else’s wardrobe today? Luckily, a number of fashion rental sites have made it easy to borrow a formal dress for the evening.

Indeed, the offerings are now a million miles away from the run-down clothing rental shops you might associate fashion rentals with back in the day. Thanks to carefully curated changes and exciting brand partnerships, you can now gain access to a range of designers, from Loewe and Stella McCartney to Simone Rocha and 16Arlington, for a fraction of the original retail price. Plus, it’s much better for the planet than buying a new dress that you’ll only wear once or twice before sending it to the landfill.

Below we’ve rounded up the best clothing rental sites in the UK.

Hooray

Founded by Victoria Prew in 2018, Hurr now has over 80,000 items available to rent on its website and works with over 100 partner brands, including the likes of Net-a-Porter, Selfridges and Flannels. Earlier this year, the company launched a Flex Pass option that allows you to rent a package of goods at a lower price. Meanwhile, a new partnership with Deliveroo allows customers in central London to have a dress delivered to their door in just 20 minutes.

By rotation

Peer-to-peer clothing rental site By Rotation, launched by Eshita Kabra-Davies in 2019, describes itself as a “social app for fashion rentals,” having built a community of more than 330,000 lenders over the past five years. You’ll find all your favorite brands here, from Vampire’s Wife and Rejina Pyo to Self-Portrait and De La Vali.

My wardrobe

If you’re looking for a stunning dress for the festive season, My Wardrobe HQ has you covered, from Giambattista Valli dresses to Galvan sequins. It also offers a subscription service for more regular renters, allowing you to borrow two items a month for £59 and four items a month for £79.

Cocoon

There’s a reason why Cocoon is Fashion– Favorite editor. The rental service allows you to access a range of designer bags, from Dior saddles to Gucci Jackies, for a fraction of the purchase price. Memberships start from £49 per month, and the Flexi option allows you to borrow a bag for just £19 per week.

Rituals

Originally founded by Meg O’Hara as a side hustle, Rites has gone from strength to strength, offering both rental and resale for a fully circular approach. Bonus? You can go and try on its products, including brands such as Cecilie Bahnsen, Reformation and Rat & Boa, at the store at London’s Broadway Market, meaning you can make sure they suit you before you borrow.

Borrow an image

Founded by sisters Isabella, Bea and Claudia Hill in 2020, Loan the Look is committed to providing customers with curated options, whether you’re looking for a dress for a Christmas party or a Perfect Moment ski suit for hitting the slopes. The site allows its London clients to try on up to five looks at home before committing to a purchase, or you can visit its studio in Portobello Market to pick out something special.