Here are the 3 luxury handbags to invest in according to the experts

Since the health crisis of 2020, the purchase of second-hand pieces has increased considerably on resale platforms, while consumers are increasingly interested in the origin of the clothes and accessories they buy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that circular fashion (resale, repair, upcycling) should represent 23% of the global market by 2030. It is to support this movement that the online site Saclabfounded in 2018 by a brother and a sister, alexandra And Jan-Oliver Stück, has just unveiled its 2023 report, which deciphers the trends for the coming months and provides some valuable advice for selling and buying exceptional pieces. Among these, three it bags in which to invest is always a good idea. With, still in mind, the valuable advice of Jan-Oliver Stück: “In general, if you want to buy a luxury bag as an investment, you should stick to classic styles and popular neutral colors.“.

The Kelly from Hermès

On the first place of the podium, the mythical Kelly saddler Hermes. Imagined in the 1930s by Robert Dumas, who was then the CEO of the house, this handbag was first called the lady’s bag with straps. This product took on its definitive name in the 1950s, when the Princess Grace Kelly uses this nascent it bag to hide her pregnant belly. Seventy years later, this model particularly coveted by fashionistas never lasts long on Saclàb, since 35% of Kelly that are offered for sale on the platform are purchased in less than 24 hours. And collectors are particularly looking for the Kelly Miniwhose resale price increased by 78% between 2021 and 2022. “In recent years, this elegant model has grown in popularity, thanks in particular to its entry into the collections of streetstyle stars and influencers. With its more formal and more adult silhouette, the bag Kelly d’Hermès has become a coveted trendy piece”, says Alexandra Stück. For colors, Saclàb recommends betting on the signature roses of the Hermès house, which are the MagnoliaTHE pink sakura and the 5P Bubblegum. Another tip: larger sizes sell for less than smaller ones. It’s up to you whether you want to speculate on your purchase or whether you intend to keep your Kelly for life.

The classic Timeless with flap from the house of Chanel

Another house, another style. It is a handbag signed Chanel which is in second place on the Saclàb podium. THE Timeless Classic Flap of Chanel, imagined in the 1980s by the German couturier Karl Lagerfeld, is a timeless piece from the Parisian label. If it is the embodiment of French chic, the Timeless is also a very safe investment. In 2019, Saclàb estimates the price of this it bag at 5,150 euros in stores, compared to nearly 9,700 euros in 2023! Color level, sobriety is in order: “Beige flap bags may have reached the highest prices at Saclàb in 2022, but classic black remains our bestseller in 2023”, says Jan-Olivier Stück. You dream of a Timeless but you don’t have an unlimited budget? It is better to opt for a model from the 90s or the beginning of the 2000s, which are less expensive, or prefer handbags in tweed, canvas and denim, which are much more accessible than those in leather.

The Birkin from Hermès

Last handbag of this top, the Birkin signed Hermes. Born from the encounter between Jean-Louis Dumas, then manager of the brand, and the artist Jane Birkin on a plane, this it bag demonstrates the unique know-how of the small hands of the house: “Each bag requires up to 40 hours of precise handwork by a single craftsman”, remarks Alexandra Stück. It is this meticulous design that gives this it bag its value. Which continues to increase, since since 2020 on Saclàb, the price of the model Birkin 25 Gold on Gold in Togo calfskin jumped from 80%. “Even among vintage Birkin, today it is extremely difficult to find models at prices lower than those in stores.“, notes Jan-Olivier Stück. Knowing that in stores, this handbag costs 8,000 euros minimum, it will therefore probably be necessary to break your PEL…