I love shopping for vintage fashion, finding that special thing that no one else (or few people) will have. But when it comes to vintage designer bags (a particular passion of mine), there's a lot to know and look out for. So, I met with Tisha Collette, owner of Collette Consignment, to talk about buying on consignment, vintage, and what to know before you start. First things first. There's consignment and then there's vintage. A bag is considered vintage at 10, 20, or 25+ years, and designer provenance is important here (Hermes, Chanel, Gucci are always valuable on the vintage market). Oftentimes consignment, says Tisha, is a bag that you can't get anymore because it's a few years or more out of production. Tisha tells us, "people shop [consignment] because you can't get it anymore. That's what makes it special. And the vintage aspect of ityou're not going to find it anywhere." That doesn't mean that you should always give into the pull of the one-of-a-kind though. She cautions that you should give a piece the same amount of thought that you would a new item; if you're going to spend a lot of money "on anything, whether it's vintage
The popularity of vintage Chanel handbags has greatly increased in recent years. Whether You’re looking for a Chanel WOC, Chanel Fanny Packs, or a Chanel Classic Flap bag, the attention towards these vintage bags is still strong. Even with the presence of new designs every year, these bags remain popular, which shows that vintage Chanel […]
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