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Papped on the arms of It-girls, splashed throughout the pages of shiny magazines and lusted-after by teenage women – no I’m not speaking a few Hollywood heartthrob, relatively the (not so humble) designer bag.
Whether or not it’s the Fendi Baguette or the Hermès Kelly, the designer bag corridor of fame is lined with icons, some named after the glamorous ladies who carried them and others immediately recognisable by their silhouette alone. However, what’s notable in regards to the new items being added to the line-up is that they’re being sourced from the archive – assume Prada’s re-issue nylon assortment, or Gucci’s Diana bag. And, unsurprisingly, that is driving-up curiosity within the classic originals.
“Vestiaire Collective has seen continuous development for traditional types throughout manufacturers”, the resale web site states. “For instance, the Fendi Baguette noticed a 33 per cent enhance in gross sales over the past yr, peaking in March 2022 quickly after their Autumn/Winter 2022 assortment confirmed at Milan Trend Week.”
With new (and immaculately curated) resale platforms opening daily and designer manufacturers limiting releases of latest fashions, the demand for pre-loved designer luggage has by no means been higher – or extra accessible. Sellier Knightsbridge, the primary reseller of Hermès within the UK, has seen luggage promoting out inside days because of the shortage of latest types. The most costly ever offered was an Hermès Kelly that fetched £15,000 – 3 times its RRP. Evidently, the designer bag resale market is booming at each ends of the spectrum.
So which pre-loved designer luggage are individuals shopping for proper now? We requested round a number of the high bag resale websites to seek out out. Scroll right down to see and store this season’s hottest high-end, pre-loved totes.
The Hermès Kelly and Birkin
“It is a piece which has rocketed in recognition this yr. First popularised by Grace Kelly, the Hermès Kelly bag appeals to each buyers and first time patrons alike. We’ve seen gross sales of this mannequin bounce by 50 per cent.” – Sellier Knightsbridge.
“Hermes equipment are an actual funding and can at all times stand the take a look at of time. Their restricted availability solely provides to their desirability and it’s at all times price looking for that particular piece. The pink pouchette is a playful piece whereas the black picotin is timeless. The Birkin is at all times in demand – the easiest in craftsmanship, elegant, recognisable and at all times stylish. These are actual collectors gadgets.” – Clare Richardson, Founder, Reluxe.
The Fendi Baguette
“The Fendi Baguette noticed a 33 per cent enhance in gross sales over the past yr, peaking in March 2022 quickly after their Autumn/Winter 2022 assortment confirmed at Milan Trend Week.” – Vestiaire Collective
The Louis Vuitton Murakami Print
“Y2K Trend stays a agency favorite for classic lovers. The Louis Vuitton Murakami collaboration outlined the period and stays the last word collaboration for the home. Amongst the preferred fashions are the white nano-speedy luggage in multi color print, as seen on Kylie Jenner, and the multi-pochette bag with the cerise (cherry) design. Gross sales are up 30 per cent.” – Sellier Knightsbridge.
“Sometimes a Louis Vuitton bag shall be purchased inside two days of it going up on-line on our web site.” – Signal Of The Occasions.
Prada Re-Version
“Prada is certainly one of our hottest manufacturers, and the Re-Version line is correct on the high of the checklist.” – Signal Of The Occasions.
Louis Vuitton Neverfull
“Louis Vuitton Neverfull and Speedy main gross sales. Louis Vuitton’s Neverfull noticed a 50 per cent enhance in gross sales within the final 12 months, with gross sales peaking in Could 2022.” – Vestiaire Collective.
“The three hottest luggage we see are quilted flap crossbody luggage, totes and digicam luggage, and Louis Vuitton’s Neverfulls are a method we obtain numerous.” – The Restory.
Gucci Marmont
“The household that sits inside the Marmont model has seen 8 per cent development because of the resurgence of seasonal differences in form and measurement. A purposeful and trendy on a regular basis bag, included inside it the flap and digicam with a robust entry value level for the aspirational buyer alongside the excessive money spenders who drive the bigger, fashionable iterations of the model, making it fascinating and accessible yr on yr.” – Rachel Reavley, Hardly Ever Worn It.