Blog

Strong Momentum 2022 was another record setting year for the luxury handbag market, with new price records set for the world’s most coveted handbags. Another “exceptional” year for Hermès even as Chinese shoppers stay home, the brand plans to pay a bonus of €4000 to all employees. In the world of luxury resale, Hermès and Chanel continued to dominate, with prices often far exceeding their...

The Goyard brand, home to handmade luxury trunks, leather goods, and handbags, was centuries in the making. Yet, what began as artisans crafting high-end trunks and luggage for the French aristocracy has grown into the most discreet, even elusive, luxury brand. Goyard doesn’t advertise. They don’t list or sell their products online, and they do not speak to the media. Instead, they adhere to...

Hermès Birkin bags are the most highly coveted luxury handbags in history. These investment collectibles retail from $8,500 to over $300,000 in price. A Birkin is even considered a better investment than gold or stocks. The extraordinary demand for the Birkin results from three driving forces: exceptional quality, deliberate scarcity, and flawless style. Today we’ll explore the first point as we discuss how Birkin bags are...

In her extraordinary life and career, Coco Chanel revolutionized the fashion world in ways that remain relevant today. Her use of color was particularly striking. It’s hard to believe now, but before Chanel, black was not a color fashionable women would ever wear!  Color was deeply meaningful to Chanel, who famously said, “The best color in the whole world is the one that looks...

The rumors are true. In addition to introducing five new Hermès bags for spring/summer 2023, complete with shearling handles and lots (and lots) of fabulous feathers, prices have gone up. The Hermès price increases of 2023 are here. Purchasing a new Birkin or Kelly bag will set you   back, on average, roughly 10% more today than last year. If the price of the bag was $10,000 in December 2022, you...

French designer handbags are known the world over for their exceptional craftsmanship and incredible style. Whether you want to make an investment or a stunning fashion statement, French luxury brands are the way to go.  While hemlines go up and down and the season’s hottest colors may fade, a fabulous French branded handbag will bring you lasting joy. With that last point in mind, we made our...

When you think of Hermès, what springs to mind? Likely, you think of the exquisite luxury Hermès bags like the Birkin or the Kelly. And they call to mind sky-high price tags and impossible access. It’s a good bet you don’t dwell on terms like “accessible,” “comfort,” or “sustainability.” However, these are the precise terms that factor into the enormous and lasting popularity of Hermès Oran sandals. Representing...

The first of the “It” bags, the Hermès Kelly bag has a long and storied history rich in glamour, royalty, and supreme quality. In fact, a chronicle of 20th-century fashion would not be complete without the Hermès Kelly bag history. The First Hermès Bag The Hermès Kelly bag history began in 1892 when the atelier released the Haut à courroies. It was the first time the design house, devoted to manufacturing exquisite...

Coco Chanel was one of the most influential fashion designers in history. The Chanel 2.55 was her gift to stylish women worldwide. It was the first purse with a shoulder strap, making a statement that women of significant social standing were not just ornamental beings but busy people who needed their hands free to conduct their business throughout the day. The iconic Chanel 2.55...

Hermès bags dominate the world of luxury handbags and accessories. The names of exquisite bags such as Birkin, Kelly, Constance, and Evelyne have become as familiar to us as the monikers of our friends. But where did these Hermès bag names come from, and what do they mean?  Learning the Names of Hermès Bags When you learn the names of Hermès bags, you’ll notice the key distinctions that...

Most women who buy luxury handbags, like Hermès and Chanel, do so out of genuine love for the bags’ exceptional style and quality craftsmanship. Generally, most have a good idea of their favorite bags' value, which plays a role in their purchasing decision. Knowing that the Birkin bag they wear has become scarce and is highly coveted adds a thrill to the day. Some...

The history of the Birkin bag is one filled with legend and happenstance. Before the Birkin bag, Hermes was already well-established as a house of luxury leather goods, catering to their elite clients’ needs. Today, of course, with the preeminence of the Birkin, Hermès has become the preeminent luxury handbag design house — the maker of the most coveted handbags on earth.  This story begins in 1983, with the chance encounter between It-Girl Jane...

For decades, Hermès fans’ fiercest debates surrounded choosing between Birkin and Kelly bags. Often, the key points were comparing the relaxed, casual flair of the Birkin with the greater polish and elegance of the Kelly bag. Yet this comparison was truly based on contrasting the Sellier style Kelly with the “inside-out” construction style of the Birkin, known as Retourne.  While the Kelly bag has been available both in...

No matter what color is truly your favorite, it's quite likely that no shade quickens your pulse and gives you butterflies as much as the iconic Hermès orange. A single glimpse of the citrus-shaded box sets hearts aflutter. The clear and joyful shade of orange is found in Hermès orange bags like the Birkin and Kelly bags, of course. Still, it is most closely...

The chic and fashionable designs and price tags of Chanel designer bags have long been a target of counterfeiters. It’s not just a matter of street vendors selling purported Chanel classic bags for $49.95. Most people will quickly recognize the shoddy materials and “craftsmanship,” even if the price isn’t a tip-off.  Ever-increasing technology developments and improved production has given rise to “super fakes” that can fool...