Hermès bags are, without question, the hottest accessories on the re-sale market; they hold their value better than anything else (and usually even appreciate), and their highest-of-the-high price tags mean that they’re worth the time of enormous auction houses that have the resources to source them from collectors all over the world. Hot on Hermés’ heels, though, is Chanel–the brand’s string of unique, colorful, often heavily embellished runway bags are catnip for collectors; the most eye-catching bags are often made in a small run, for a single season, never to be seen again. Until now.
Moda Operandi has tapped in to the expertise and second-hand sourcing abilities of Madison Avenue Couture, and they’ve put together a collection of several dozen Chanel bags that, frankly, surprised even me. Many of the bags available in the limited-time-only trunk show are runway pieces, limited editions or rare bags that were likely only offered to VIP clients of the brand. If you look closely, some of the bags in the sale still have some of their protective plastic attached, and even if they don’t, they’re all in superlative condition.
If you had your eye on a particular bag and missed your chance to get it (or if you’re looking for a classic–the sale includes several Classic Flaps in shades of durable caviar leather and some neutral leather Boy Bags), now’s your chance. Check out the incredible bags below or head directly to Moda Operandi to shop.
Such a gorgeous selection! It’s curated by the company Madison Avenue Couture – I have purchased many bags (my favorite is my new Birkin!) from them in the past. So excited two of my favorite stores are partnering up!
omg such an amazing collection!
Such a great sale on an amazing collection! LOVE Madison Avenue Couture!
Love Madison Avenue Couture, they always have by far the BEST selection of rare Chanel and Hermes bags. Seriously the best of the best to work with.
Omg…………………. S t u n n i n g . Can I please have them all?
One word . . . WOW! What an incredible collection of Chanel bags!!!
Is the Moda Operandi link not working for anyone else?
It’s working for me–what kind of error do you see when you click it?
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Moda operandi link isn’t working for me either 🙁
Anyone else find their stuff overpriced?
Yes, very overpriced! Just had the worst experience at a Chanel store in Neiman Marcus today. Purchased my first Jumbo Classic flap bag a couple a weeks ago. I kept looking at the bag and noticed the stiching on the top of the bag had all this little fuzzy stuff coming off. Needless to the bag was defective or something because when I looked at another one from a different Chanel store it was not like that! The SA kept telling me that there was nothing was wrong with it, and said she could send out if I wanted but she dosen’t look at her bags that closely . I ended up just returning it. Disqusted. Sorry needed to rant, but for close 6,000 for a handbag I expect it to be perfect.
They keep raising their price but lowering their quality. I bought a lambskin medium flap and the threads at the jointed part of the chain broke so many times it’s stupid. Even michael kors has better durability.
YES PLEASE to pic # 27, 31 & 38!!
Lmao I can’t believe how ridiculously overpriced their novelty stuff is
ummm….I’m pretty sure I’ve seen some of those bags at some department store, also its a little overpriced. You might want to call some stores before you overpay them
I find it incredible that they’re asking for $2k over the retail price for bags that were out last season. Some of them are beautiful, but why would anyone pay 50% more for a pre-owned bag that could probably still be tracked down at a boutique?
Wow… Lovely… But too steep for my blood!