Handbag collecting

Hermes Birkin bag

Handbag collecting is a hobby that has become increasingly popular in the 2000s.

In 2014, the auction house Christie's started a handbag department, which now has several staff, headed by an "international head of handbags".[1]

According to The Daily Telegraph, the most sought-after and valuable brand is Hermès, followed by others including Céline, Chanel and Louis Vuitton.[2]

In June 2017, Christie's London will have its first sale devoted exclusively to handbags.[1]

World records

In June 2015, a Christie's handbag sale in Hong Kong saw a pink crocodile skin Hermès Birkin bag made only in 2014, sell for a then world record £146,000.[2]

In May 2017, Christie's Hong Kong sold a white crocodile skin Hermès Birkin bag with 10.23 carats of diamonds for a world record HK$2.9 million (£293,000).[1]

Museums

The Museum of Bags and Purses is in Amsterdam, the Netherlands; the Simone Handbag Museum is in Seoul, South Korea; and the ESSE Purse Museum is in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Notable collectors

Notable collectors include Victoria Beckham, who has over 100 Birkin bags, Katie Holmes, Rita Ora and Kelly Brook.[1] Cara Delevingne, Miranda Kerr, Lauren Conrad, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Beyoncé, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Lady Gaga, Olivia Palermo, and Rihanna are also collectors.[3] Others include Kim Chiu, KC Concepcion, Kris Aquino, Heart Evangelista, Marian Rivera, Bea Alonzo, Kathryn Bernardo, Lovi Poe, Megan Young, Gretchen Barretto, Camille Prats, Sarah Lahbati, and Jinkee Pacquiao.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Rupert Neate (1970-01-01). "What am I bid? Prices go through the roof at Christie's handbag auction | Fashion". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
  2. 1 2 Ellie Pithers (2015-06-05). "How handbags became a worthy investment". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
  3. ↑ "Which Celebrity Has the Best Designer Handbags?". WhoWhatWear UK. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  4. ↑ "IN PHOTOS: 13 celebrities and their designer handbag collection | Showbiz News | GMA Entertainment - Online Home of Kapuso Shows and Stars - Photo". Gmanetwork.com. 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
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