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Nothing says fashion quite like Vogue, so when Vogue Hong Kong published Ingrid Chua's 5 vintage bag favorites, we took note! The great thing about a lot of these vintage bags is that they are far easier to source and procure as pre-loved items than they are to score as brand new from the boutique. Read on to see what pre-owned vintage bags you should invest in today, and why. The global luxury handbag market had a value of $59 billion in 2019, according to a study by Research and Markets. But escalating economic and environmental concerns have slowly forced luxury consumers to rethink the way they shop, purchasing a bag that is considered a long-term investment or opting for...

We are the biggest fans of all things pink at The Palm Beach Trunk.  Pink always brings a sense of whimsy and fun, and some levity in a sea of dark blue, charcoal and gray.  Pink says, in her bubblegum sweet voice, "I'm the fun one, I like to play!" We especially have a penchant for pink wallets, WOCs (Wallet on Chain), and SLGs (Small Leather Goods - think card holders, keychains, or the now ever-so-popular luxury cases for your Apple AirPods).  While we can't spend all day head to toe in pink (at least not every day), we love the little pop of color a pink SLG brings. When we read The BagaholicBoy's latest blog, we knew we had to share! Read...

Do you every worry that you've spent too much money on luxury?  Do you ever worry that bag investments are a waste?  If anyone has ever called your handbag investments crazy (author raises hand), tell them to slow down!  Luxury Bags are the top collectible investment, followed by stamps. So what does that mean? PurseBop did the research and lays it all out below. A recent report named handbags the number one collectible investment for 2019. According to real-estate brokerage firm and wealth-researcher Knight Frank, its Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index (KFLII) calculated that handbag value rose 13% in 2019. For point of reference, art – perhaps like those Picassos or Renoirs hanging in your hallway – experienced an overall return...

You've been saving forever, schmoozing with Sales Associates, and the moment you were waiting for finally arrived.  You are now the proud owner of your dream luxury bag.  Now what? Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent.... Regardless of the brand of bag, if you bought leather, your #1 priority should be proper maintenance of the bag.  Only then will your bag hold the most possible value when you go on to resell or consign for a new piece.  Proper maintenance is also an absolute must if you want a bag you can carry forever (love a classic!!), and that looks as close to boutique fresh as possible. BagBirdy.com founder Lili shed some much needed light on the bag conditioning process...

Looking to invest in a piece that will hold its value when it comes time to resell or consign?   I know whenever I buy something over $500, I always try to predict what the item will be worth when I am "done" with it.  Resale value is important to a lot of buyers who think just like me.  I want to invest in pieces that I can either a) carry forever, or b) trade or sell for new pieces in the future. Here, Singapore's BAGAHOLICBOY breaks it down with a list of 5 Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas classics that stand the test of time. Think of Louis Vuitton and the brand’s iconic Monogram Canvas bags immediately come to mind. As...

Fans of Louis Vuitton are always eager for the maison to release their artist collab collections, and Artycapucines is no different.  The collection is comprised solely of Louis Vuitton's classic Capucines bag, each one uniquely hand painted and customized by an individual artist. While you may not yet know the names of the artists, your imagination will be taken on a personal journey through the artists' creations. PurseBop takes us inside this rare collection, and it's a trip you don't want to miss. Over the years Louis Vuitton’s artist collaborations have come to be as iconic as the house’s Monogram design. From Takashi Murakami’s Multicolore Monogram print, now synonymous with early 2000s fashion, to Stephen Sprouse’s Graffiti Monogram design, popular amongst...

   Gucci has always been known for magic, whimsy and color when it comes to their runway shows, and their live-stream version of the completion of the Epilogue campaign this last July did little to disappoint fans. Gucci's design team jumped in front of the cameras this time, acting as models being photographed on set, while delivering vibrant palettes of color, deliciously rich resort prints, and modern twists and turns on Gucci fan favorites, like the iconic the Jackie, Marmont and Horsebit. PurseBlog's Kaitlin Serio Takes A Look at Gucci’s The Epilogue Campaign below.  Back in July, Gucci presented the final installment of a three-part series described as a "tale of subversion", one that, fittingly enough, questioned the rules and roles that have come...