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The Daily Mail

Inside luxury brands' STAGGERING price hikes

“As It Prepares to Raise Prices Again, Chanel Explains Why Its Classic Flap Bag Is a Great Investment”

La Patiala

"The Most Iconic Handbags"

Discover the most iconic handbags in the world. Here, we delve into their history, craftsmanship, and what makes them so special and timeless.

Business Insider

“I resell Hermès bags. Some people try to sell us fake birkins — These 13 signs give it away”

Barron’s: Penta

“Meet the Woman Taking the ‘Blood Sport’ out of Buying a Coveted Hermès Birkin Bag”

The impetus for Judy Taylor to start her luxury handbag and jewelry resale company Madison Avenue Couture dates back to her career in investment banking more than two decades ago. At the time, she was an avid shopper for high-end clothing and had built a sizable collection of corporate wear from designer labels.

The Daily

"FINDING THE RIGHT ADVISOR WHEN SEEKING TO PURCHASE LUXURY HANDBAGS AS VALUABLE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS"

Traditionally, the most popular investments have been stocks or real estate. However, over the last several years, the volatile markets have made alternative investment options increasingly popular. Alternative investments are traditional assets that are not in the conventional equity, income or cash categories — such as fine art, luxury watches, cars, wine, or designer handbags.

“How to Invest in Handbags, the Luxury Asset Most Likely to Hold Value”

Forget Berkshire Hathaway. These days, some are turning to Hermès Birkins.

International Business Times

"How Madison Avenue Couture is Disrupting the Luxury Handbag Market"

Madison Avenue Couture has set the bar as the "go-to" place for collectible Hermès holy grail bags. Recognizing that Hermès makes it impossible for even the most affluent buyer to get a bag their desire immediately, if at all, President and CEO Judy Taylor and her team meticulously and expertly curate an industry-leading selection of the most coveted and rare Hermès luxury handbags — virtually all new or super hard-to-find limited edition and all 100% authentic.

Mashable

“How Madison Avenue Couture Became the Globe’s Top Direct-to-Consumer Luxury Handbag Retailer”

Madison Avenue Couture’s rotating stock of drool-worthy and never-worn handbags is hand-selected by Taylor herself to ensure the highest level of quality standards across all of the company’s merchandise. Each bag is painstakingly authenticated to ensure its genuineness, and Madison Avenue Couture’s robust relationships with the globe’s top purveyors help solidify its selection of luxury handbags as one of the finest around.

The Wall Street Journal

“Even Hermès Shoppers Can’t Escape the Supply-Chain Crunch”

Kelly and Birkin handbags are becoming even harder to find. Skyrocketing prices in the resale market show the luxury brand’s true health.

Women’s Wear Daily

“Do Gender-neutral Handbags Spell the Demise of the Man Bag?”

A growing number of men are wearing handbag styles originally designed for women.

Page Six

“Lauren Sanchez picks up a new Birkin bag ahead of Jeff Bezos date“

The coveted carryall was a recent purchase from luxury reseller Madison Avenue Couture, the shop told Page Six Style.

Business Insider

"How this Birkin dealer sells rare bags to celebrities and royalty"

Hermès Birkin bags are one of the most expensive and elusive bags in the luxury-handbag world. Many clients rely on resellers like Madison Avenue Couture, which specializes in collecting brand-new and rare Hermès handbags. Founder and CEO Judy Taylor showed us the rarest Birkin styles Madison Avenue Couture has in stock and shared which materials, sizes, and colors are the most popular.

Authority Magazine

“Judy Taylor of Madison Avenue Couture: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Began Leading My Company”

Madison Avenue Couture is one of the most trusted independent online retailers of new and never worn Hermès handbags in the USA. As a former Wall Street executive, Judy Taylor, the CEO and founder is arguably one of the most respected authorities on luxury accessories and exotic skins. The brand provides a global concierge, guaranteed authenticity, and worldwide shipping.

Coveteur

“Surprisingly, Now is a Great Time to Buy a Luxury Handbag”

They gave us the inside scoop on why they believe their auctions have performed so well, who this new customer is, and why luxury handbags are a smart investment.

Story & Rain

“Style Shop | Madison Avenue Couture — Our Digital Destination For Luxury, Hard-To-Find Handbags”

With the largest selection of new, never worn Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags on the web and a highly knowledgeable team, Madison Avenue Couture is the single most trusted source of never-used luxury handbags online. For years, it has carefully curated and rigorously authenticated the market’s highest quality handbags for it's customers.

The New York Post

“Demand for Hermes bags is booming despite the pandemic”

Indeed, the hottest sellers have been classic colors including gray, black, gold, off-white and caramel, according to Judy Taylor, owner of Madison Avenue Couture. The boutique sold 30-percent more Hermes bags last year than in 2019, fueling the best year in its 11-year history.

The New York Post

“How Hermès rejects are bagging purses despite snooty shops”

“Hermès has created an opportunity as a result of the way they do business,” explained Judy Taylor, owner of Madison Avenue Couture, which regularly stocks about 200 nearly new Hermès bags.

Purse Bop

“Tis the Season for Hermès Special Orders”

Madison Avenue Couture has been servicing astute collectors worldwide for over eight years. Judy Taylor, the founder, has become a leading specialist in procurement and sourcing of rare pristine handbags.

Purse bop

“How To Navigate the World of Hermès Exotics”

We sat down with Judy to do an exclusive Q&A, she educates us on how to buy and use these stunning and scarce creations.