The luxury market had to adapt itself to a new era, younger consumers, even catastrophic events like the pandemic or the global warming, among other things that were not part of their agenda, in order to keep going with their business and conquering a new generation that is looking for exclusivity, quality, and more sustainability by being part of the circular fashion movement.
For all of us, the handbags lovers but mostly those gals that dream of owning a Chanel or a Hermes purse one day, know exactly how challenging it can be to pay for a high-end designer peace and this is because most of the time we can’t afford them. Lucky for us, since few years ago things within the luxury industry have started to change for good.
For example, thrifting is becoming more and more popular because you can get those cool vintage pieces for a fraction of the price if you have to compare it with its current value but not only that, you can find treasures with an impeccable quality. Now we see more and more shops and online platforms that are giving a second life to those precious and exclusive items, in particular luxury bags!
Here are 10 tips that will help you to get your dreamy bag:
- Use platforms like the Real Real, Poshmarket, Vinted or Vestiaire Collective to find unique peace for a more affordable price.
- Pay in instalments, this is such a smart way to get your hands on a pricy item without having to pay its full price at once. PayPal is an excellent choice and it’s proposed by a bunch of sites.
- Pay attention to details, observe and search for information about the bag you want to buy, so you can ask the right questions to the seller. Remember that there’s good replicas out there!
- Fendi, Celine, YSL, Miu Miu and Prada are part of the top brands I advise you to start your collection with, not only because of their price point but also their amazing quality.
- Resell and get closer to the bag you dream of! This is an excellent way to make some money and define your preferences and needs.
- Avoid trendy bags. They are cute but normally they don’t hold their value. Functionality and Practicality are key.
- Buy leather, avoid fabrics and light colours if you are thinking of reselling the bag in the future.
- A crossbody, a shoulder bag and a tote bag are certainly the most popular bag options to have in our wardrobe, avoid mini bags.
- See the bag in person, so you can have an idea of what to expect before buying it.
- Weather conditions and the lifestyle are important aspects you should consider before purchasing the purse.
So now you know that you don’t need to be super wealthy person or buy replicas to jump without drawing into the luxury handbag pool, just have fun, enjoy the process and follow these tips but most importantly, take your time before you pay anything to make sure you won’t leave the bag collecting dust on your shell.
