There is nothing more exciting than scoring the perfect vintage purse. If your heart skips a beat browsing vintage designer handbags for sale, you will love our collection of luxury purses, bags, and accessories at The Purse Ladies.
What is Considered Vintage?
This may be hard to hear, but for items to be considered vintage, they must be at least fifteen years old. That’s right, only fifteen years. Many vintage bags for sale may have been popular only a little over a decade ago.
Vintage luxury takes more than age into consideration. Handbags that are low-quality or cheaply made won’t fall under the category of vintage designer handbags for sale. At The Purse Ladies, we buy and sell purses and bags from major fashion houses and luxury brands, such as YSL, Gucci, Hermes, Chanel, Goyard, and many more.
Designer Resellers
A designer reseller differs from a typical consignment shop. All of the luxury handbags and purses for sale at The Purse Ladies have been bought outright and authenticated by our in-store experts through a verification process. You can trust the quality and the authenticity of each designer piece.
How Do Luxury Items Hold Up?
Secondhand and vintage pieces from luxury fashion houses and designers hold up better on the resale market than most other products. A preloved purse in excellent condition is one of the best financial investments you can make. When it comes to holding value, the name on the tag makes a significant difference.
Timeless and Highly-Valued Vintage Purses
If you are a collector looking for the most sought-after vintage handbags, there are a few timeless bags to keep a lookout for. These pieces are incredibly valuable and desired, with a lot of fashion history behind them.
The Birkin Bag
One of the most famous handbags of all time, the Hermes Birkin bag has a rich history and an even richer feel. Inspired by the new-mom and working woman needs of actress Jane Birkin, the roomy leather tote is handcrafted by artisans who train for half a decade before they are allowed to work on one. These bags remain popular new purchases but are also at the top of the list for vintage handbag collectors. A Birkin Bag holds value incredibly well, and most are in excellent condition when they reach designer resellers.
The Dior Saddle Bag
A massive hit in the 1990s and early 2000s, the Dior Saddle Bag has recently been re-released. That said, authentic vintage saddle bags can be found with designer resellers for much less than new Dior purses. Shopping for vintage bags can also lead to discovering colors and patterns that are no longer available. Though first designed nearly 25 years ago, the Dior Saddle Bag is still a fashion it-girl must-have, and buying it vintage can make the score feel even sweeter.
The Jackie
Named after style icon Jackie O., this Gucci handbag has been a classic for over sixty years. The Jackie is made of high-quality leather with a timeless and simple design, ensuring it will match any outfit at any time. Finding a vintage Jackie bag is a bit like finding a piece of fashion history. Many vintage Jackie handbags can be found in colors and patterns that are no longer available new but still very much in style.
Goyard Bags
Goyard is a luxury fashion house that prides itself on the highest-quality products and an air of exclusivity. If you’re looking to purchase a new Goyard handbag, you will have to make the journey to one of their 35 stores located around the world. As such, designer resale and preloved Goyard pieces are highly sought-after items. Buying Goyard purses resale offers handbag collectors and fashion-forward customers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Goyard luxury.
How To Shop Vintage Bags for Sale
Before shopping for vintage handbags, it is essential to educate yourself on the brands you are interested in and the resellers you’re browsing. For example, if you know you love Prada and are looking to invest in a preloved Prada purse, take a look at some of the popular vintage Prada handbag styles available and get an understanding of where the price point typically falls.
Once you have a style or bag in mind, any handbag you consider must be authenticated genuine by a luxury expert. Choosing a designer reseller you trust can put a lot of buyer anxiety to rest. At The Purse Ladies, our team of luxury experts authenticate every piece we buy and sell using a double verification system. You can be confident that any purchase you make with us is a genuine piece of vintage luxury. If you are in the Boca Raton, Florida, area, visit our storefront to browse our selection of authentic vintage designer handbags for sale in person.