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Shop Smarter: Investing in Vintage Bags

 

This September, we're launching our 'Vintage Pieces at Vintage Prices' campaign, highlighting iconic styles from some of our favourite fashion decades—with a few hidden hero pieces at their original vintage prices.
But hunting down our hidden treasures isn't the only way to bag a bargain. As re-editions of vintage bags have become hot property, smart shoppers are seeking out the original vintage styles at a fraction of the new retail price.
Ready to shop trending bags for less? Explore our edit of the best vintage styles to invest in now...

The Louis Vuitton Speedy

Paris Hilton's go-to it-bag has seen a 500% price increase since it first launched. The Y2K trend is here to stay, so we recommend investing in fun, vintage iterations of this cool-girl style to get the most for your money—while still saving over $1000 compared to buying new.*

The Fendi Baguette

With a 150% price increase since it first launched, the Baguette is one of few iconic styles that can be found at resale for less than its original price. Opt for vintage editions in classic leather to get the best savings (think $2500+ less than today's retail price) or splash out on something statement if your budget allows.*

The Gucci Jackie

Gucci's classic Jackie bag has shot up from around $250 at release to $4000 for a modern re-edition. But if you want to make a smart financial decision? You can find vintage pieces in cloth and leather for 75% less than today's first-hand price.

The Dior Saddle

Another Y2K icon, the first-hand price of the Saddle has more than tripled since it's launch in 1999. With demand showing no signs of slowing down, choosing vintage is the smart choice, with pre-loved pieces on Vestiaire Collective selling for around $3300 less than the retail price.*

The Hermès Birkin 35

Thanks to limited production quantities and tightly controlled availability, this style is almost impossible to shop first-hand. But when it retails at $12,300, choosing preloved doesn't just mean easy access to the style; it means a saving of over $5000 too.*

The Chanel Timeless

This classic style has jumped from approximately $1000 at release to $12,000 today. With rumours of material changes in new bags and an appreciation for hard-to-find styles ruling among fashion enthusiasts, buying a vintage Chanel on Vestiaire Collective will save you around 76% of the retail price.*

*Sources:
miloura.com
newyorker.com
The Purse Forum (receipt)
nytimes.com
businessofprelovedfashion.com