Just like that, a new year is upon us, and the end of 2019 is a little more significant, as the start of the new year marks a new, fresh decade.
With that, I’m confident we will see a crop of inventive trends; and similar to this past year, I’m sure it will include a healthy mix of newcomers and revivals. On the flip side, a new year (and decade!) bring the opportunity for controversy and potential price increases. I’m interested in seeing how luxury handbags will evolve over the next decade, as they have in the past 10 years.
Will a Medium Chanel Classic Flap Bag cost upward of $8,000 (or more) at the end of the new decade? Will certain brands make an all-out comeback, while others lose their allure? How will the consignment market advance? So many questions!
Though only time will tell, there is one thing we do have some say over: What are our handbag goals for both 2020 and the new decade? Are you looking to grow your collection with a few signature pieces? Or, are you hoping to scale back your purchasing and even maybe consign a couple of your lesser used pieces?
Personally, I’m quite happy with where my collection is right now. I have a nice blend of classics and “trendy” pieces. And as I announced last month, I’m done buying full-price Chanel. Honestly, I’d be happy taking that statement a step further by saying I’m done buying full-priced anything in 2020. As I look back at last year, it’s getting harder to justify the cost of certain handbags, especially ones that approach $5,000 and beyond – unless we’re talking about a Birkin (and even that’s a stretch as I think if I ever do purchase one, it would be pre-loved). If there’s one thing I gained in 2019 that I’m excited to take with me into the new decade, it’s definitely my savviness and appreciation for reselling.
Pre-loved or not, that doesn’t mean I can’t have a bag wishlist for 2020! I would love to add the Louis Vuitton Multi-Pochette (if it ever comes back in stock!). I would also love a few funky colored vintage Chanel flaps, and maybe even a Dior Saddle Bag (preferably an embroidered canvas one like Megs’… something about that style really gets me!).
As we all have different styles and preferences, I would love to know what kinds of handbags you all have your eyes on. Have you thought about your 2020 wishlist? What’s on it? No judgement – let’s compare notes!
Happy New Year to Megs Vlad and the entire Purseblog Team!!
Great thread Clarissa! I totally agree with you on the Chanel! A bag should not cost more than the price of gold at all. anything over 3 k is absurd!! and for Hermes pre loved I’m willing to go up to 5 k that also for a very good condition bag. Chanel does not deserve that big of a price tag.
My wishlist for this year are also PRE-LOVED bags and they are:
1. Dior 30 Montaigne in Blue Canvas
2. Dior 1955 horsebit bag in brown canvas
3. Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier black box leather
4. Bottega Veneta Pouch in Burgundy or black
5. Celine Small big bag in tan or camel
+1 for the Dior 30 Montaigne in Blue Canvas
Love this post. From now on when then urge to buy a bag comes over me, I’m going to take the money and buy gold.
Love your list! I would love to find my own Kelly 32!
As has been my trend for the last 3 years or so, there’s nothing new that I really want except for the Chanel small Trendy CC.
Other than that, I’m on the hunt for some older/vintage bags.
1. Dior small Gaucho bag
2. Burberry Banner bag (small)
3. Louis Vuitton Graffiti bag, preferably an Alma.
For 2020, I’m trying to buy less STUFF, period. I want to wear my existing clothes and bags and shoes into the ground and see where that takes me.
That being said, I’d also like the few things I do buy to be as enduring and high-quality as possible. I plan to dip my toe in Hermes, most likely in the form of a Picotin or Evelyne. I’m likely going to honeymoon in Europe this spring so I’ll have to read back on PB’s articles on the appointments at FSH…for research 🙂
The Tiny Lindy. Saw one the other day and can’t stop thinking about it.
That’s on my list as well!
8000 usd for a new classic flap? i’ll just revert back to using my existing bags and put 8000 usd in it. then feel rich af.
but dam, the turquoise classic flap is stunning!
For this year, I’m literally not buying any bags anymore, gonna try to save for a whole year… nothing woes me really anymore… so I think saving my cash for something amazing will be great… maybe travel…. idk we will see
I’ve got a couple on my list, but my New Year’s Resolution is to only purchase ONE of these this year (wish me luck!):
1. Hermès Kelly pochette
2. LV Ivy
3. Hermès Halzan 31
4. Hermès mini Lindy
5. Hermès Birkin 25 (I’m currently eyeing a pre-owned blue Zanzibar with gold hardware!)
6. LV mini pochette (the one with the illustration of Vivienne floating around Venice)
I already purchased my designer bag/SLG of the year! The LV trio pouch. I wanted something versatile that I could carry as a clutch or throw into a bigger bag. Although I still want the GUCCI marmont…Trendy or not I love that bag.
I tend to go for the classics so it’s always a few handpicked selections that are planned in advance.
i can’t remember if I read it here or elsewhere, but I do remember a piece about the benefit of buying used is that you can get really specific about which exact season you want to get your bag from if you want a specific color or fabric or size. So true!! i feel like everything about buying used is better: less $$, greater specificity, more eco-friendly, and i kind of like that the bag had a mystery life before me.
anyway, I really only have eyes for Celine right now – even in a post Philo world!
first, i’m so madly in love with the medium cabas phantom in black. it’s just the perfect amount of modern but timeless. not fussy, but still has character. i would *consider* buying it new (so, sans é) in europe where I believe it’s less expensive.
second, and this is VERY post phoebe, is the small triomphe bag in canvas/leather. i don’t know how i’d pull that one off financially as it’s not necessarily likely to pop up on the resale market, and it’s not worth $3K to me. however, it is sold on 24s, and sometimes my Amex will have coupons there (i.e. spend $500 and get $100 off). i want a nice little summer bag, and something about the colors and dimension of the small really speak to me.
third, i’m keeping a close eye on how brexit will affect the second hand market. i say this from a totally apolitical perspective! if the british pound crashes, I’m headed straight to vestaire collective to take advantage of the currently strong US dollar.
ETA fourth, in my absolute dream world, the hyper trendy dior toile de jouy book tote in navy and beige. it’s seemingly not me at all, but i just love it deeply. clearly, i am very drawn to canvas right now.
happy 2020!!
I’d like to try new to me brands Goyard, Bottega Veneta perhaps.
In 2019 I sold many bags in order to purchase more coveted brands. One that I really wanted was the Mark Cross brand. I love its simplicity and elegance so I did my due diligence and found them for 50% off on their site. I just received it and it is made so well, is very pretty, and expands more than any other bag I own. I wanted a Gucci soho, but everyone owns them and I wanted to buy something more unique, hence the Mark Cross bag. My only “concern” was the resale vaue, but I’ve loved this brand for awhile and I’m not concerned about the resale value. I can’t see myself buying anything else this year after this gorgeous bag!
I have just one bag that i have fall in love with. The top handle Chanel.
I wanted a Birkin but not anymore, to heavy and i am not going to chase one, the hunt for a Birkin is ridiculous.