V.ecchi / new styles. The unmissable appointment with the shopping of designer bags ranges between the It Bags of the moment and those of the past in the Spring-Summer 2022. Second hand, first style: what are the vintage bag to focus on this year to be sure to invest in long-lasting pieces, but with an updated appeal?
According to a study by Rebagthe second hand luxury retailer, the most popular models coming back into fashion today are those of the 2000s, in line with the proliferation of the Y2K trend. To confirm the trend, the current collections of the Maison, spotted on the 2022 catwalks, from Bottega Veneta to Prada, which dust off some nostalgic pieces. Those to aim for now for those looking for unique bags, to be won at a lower price than today’s boutiques – Before it’s too late.
The bags Intertwined by Bottega Veneta
The values of the resale prices recorded by the report in fact continue to grow, and if on the one hand they confirm the timelessness of some exchanges, they indicate the safe path of inflation. The case Bottega Veneta: former creative director Daniel Lee on the one hand, the new arrival of Matthieu Blazy on the other, have helped to increase the trade-in value for Bottega Veneta, now at 50%: a peak compared to 28% in just two years does. The model on which to bet? The vintage bags in the traditional way Intertwinedwhich also returns in the brand’s Fall-Winter 2022/2023 collection, starting with Hobo that so much remembers today’s Jodie.
Cameron Diaz in 2010 in Madrid with an Intrecciato bag by Bottega Veneta. (Photo: Europa Press / Europa Press via Getty Images).
The Prada tote from the 1995 era
Protagonist of the Spring-Summer 2022 collection by Pradathe bag Re-Edition 1995 fully incorporates the handbag models with a geometric and basic line of those years. Among the favorite It Bags of a style icon like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, they are difficult to find in second hand stores, but still have competitive prices. The alternative to focus on, which falls within the category of timeless bags? The legendary bag with handles Tunnelwhich still reappears in the collection today.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in Manhattan in 1996 with the Prada tote (Photo: Robert Spencer / Newsday RM via Getty Images).
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami bags
In the 2000s they were on everyone’s arm. We are talking about the bags Louis Vuitton signed by Takashi Murakami. The duo began their collaboration in 2003, and together they created capsule collections that literally sold out. Just think of the famous motif Cherry Blossom and to the line Monogram Multicoloror again to the ccollection Monogramouflage. Getting a vintage model from the era when the Maison’s creative director was Marc Jacobs is still a possible mission today: bow tie, Speedy or Clutch bag. To be completed as soon as possible, considering that the brand, according to Rebag, currently has an average value retention of 80%, second only to Hermès.
Louis Vuitton Eye love you bag by Takashi Murakami, 1290 € at Vestiaire Collective.
The Fendi bag Oyster
Everyone is looking for an old woman baguette? Maybe we need to change the shot. With all due respect to And Just Like That…today it is better to focus on lesser-seen branded styles Fendias the Oyster. Compact, with a long handle, but to always be worn on the shoulder as the 2022 trends dictate: and which does not hurt, still little seen. Prices are more affordable than ever at the moment, with vintage versions of less than a thousand euros.
Street Chic by Christian Dior
The shoulder bag with buckle detail by Christian Dioramong the favorites of Paris Hilton yesterday and Bella Hadid today, is the valid alternative to the well-known Saddle Bag. Slightly larger in size, its curved body has a banana-like design – very current. Available on most luxury second hand sites for less than 1,500 euros, Street Chic prepares to return to everyone’s arm.
Paris Hilton at a Dior event in Beverly Hills with the Street Chic bag in 2003 (Photo: J. Merritt / FilmMagic).
FalabellaStella McCartney’s sustainable icon
If there is a bag that made history in the 2000s (and is still on sale), it is Falabella from Stella McCartney. First launched in late 2009, the bag is instantly recognizable by its soft design and metal chain link finishes. Today it remains one of the most memorable pieces of the brand, destined to soon return to the limelight: a Millennial piece that also has a primacy of sustainability, thanks to the pioneer fabric shaggy deer patented by the designer, who mimics suede.
The stylist Stella McCartney in 2010 with the iconic Falabella bag on her arm. (Photo: Neil Mockford / FilmMagic).
Dionysusfrom vintage to metaverse
The bag Dionysus from Gucci, characterized by the double tiger head closure, made its debut in 2015 (and today, in the classic version, it is a continuation). Already reappeared in a collector’s version in the selection of Gucci Vault, the brand’s preloved site, and even in the metaverse: up Robloxthe Maison unveiled a limited edition model that was resold for $ 4115, starting at a cost of around $ 6.
Used Dionysus bag, € 1520 on Vintega.
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