The Chanel bag, an investment ? This may seem incongruous. And yet, it is a truth that is far from anecdotal. We decipher for you why buy a Chanel bag is actually a wise investment and how to please yourself while investing your money in the best possible way.
Little devaluation of items
If you are used to luxury items from second hand, you have most likely noticed : luxury bags lose very little of their value. It’s actually quite the opposite : a piece vintage is considered a piece of collection, it sometimes costs more than a piece from a recent collection. This phenomenon does not occur for shoes for example : once worn, even just once, they are immediately devalued. The value of luxury bags on the other hand resembles that of jewelry : less expensive second hand – especially depending on their condition – but never totally devalued.
Acquire a second hand bag it’s saving compared to its new purchase price. However, prices remain high : this is how we recognize a luxury product with an exceptional character.
The price trend is up
If the luxury bags ultimately lose little of their value, this is also because their new price continues to increase. The long-term trend in the price of a Chanel bag is clearly on the rise ! For example, the 2.55, launched in February 1955 – hence its name – by Coco Chanel itself, sees its price constantly increasing. Launched at around 180 euros, it is now worth more than €4,000 in stores. This 70% increase is a priori only the beginning of the surge in prices of bags from the prestigious house.
Buy a Chanel bag it is acquiring a precious object whose value increases over the years. Treat yourself to a Chanel bag, it's therefore treating yourself with an exceptional accessory, while investing your money and making it grow !
The health crisis precipitates the increase in prices
The crisis we have known since March 2020 does not spare the luxury sector. In this context, major brands are particularly faced with soaring raw material costs, which has an impact on purchasing prices. In May, the House Chanel announced an increase of 5 to 17% on the price of bags and leather articles, to compensate for the increase in the cost of raw materials. This announcement was enough to convince many buyers to jump in before it was too late : in fact, this significant increase might not be the last. This is the perfect time to invest in a bag !
The announcement of the price increase made by the house Chanel last May does not concern all of its models, but the most iconic : the aptly named Timeless, the essential 2.55, the 11.12 , the Boy, the Gabrielle, the Chanel 19 as well as some other articles from little leather shop.
These models are the most recognized and in demand from the house with two C. However, it offers many others ! Let us introduce you to some models of the famous haute couture house.
The 2.55
He is the Chanel bag by excellence. It is distinguished by its quilted leather and its elegant rectangular clasp called “ mademoiselle ". The house created by Coco Chanel presented a revolution in women's clothing in the 20th century. Keen to make their lives easier, the visionary designer adds a channel to the 2.55, allowing women to free their hands. This chain is now emblematic of the house.
The Timeless
Also known as Timeless Classic, it is Karl Lagerfeld's revisited version of the 2.55. This bag is adorned with the famous monogram : the intertwined C which embrace the closure of this handbag. The iconic chain of the bag now embraces a leather braid. Like the 2.55, the Timeless comes in several models, in several formats as well. But unlike its predecessor, it is not only made of leather : regularly reinvented during collections, it is sometimes presented in fabrics – notably the famous tweed of the house – and comes in many colors.
The heirs and models full of originality
Alongside these two legendary jewels, the house offers numerous models : the Boy, with its monogram and its chained handle, presents itself as the heir of the two titans mentioned above. In the same line are the bags Chanel 19 and the 11.12, marked with similar characteristics. At the house of Chanel, the models basket are not left out : Mademoiselle or Gabrielle continue to amaze us with their quilted leather.
Other models are totally original : some take the form of vanity, some collections offer downright transparent versions… The magic of Chanel operates through the charm of shapes and materials, but always within the framework of the elegance and sobriety of the house.
Vintega offers you its professional expertise to select the most beautiful second-hand bags. We authenticate them and offer them for sale, to provide you with a smooth and user-friendly experience big luxury brands.
Our catalog includes the flagship models of the famous brand, which we take care of for you. Timeless and 2.55 are presented to you, as are various original models. It's up to you to choose what suits you best : the timeless classic or a more atypical creation from the house.
