Owner of Carrie Bradshaw's iconic dress and Victoria Beckham's handbag, we speak to vintage seller Jackariaeh Francis
Instagram page, we want to know how best to go about purchasing a second-hand designer bag. Jackariaeh's top tip is to make sure you're buying from a reputable source. 'If you’re looking to invest in a vintage handbag, if the price seems too good to be true, back away. Don’t be lured in by an appetising price point.'
If you go to a trusted seller, you can rest-assured that you'll be buying a genuine design bag. 'To the trained eye, it’s a lot easier to spot a vintage counterfeit handbag than it is a contemporary version. Why? Because the advanced technology available to those producing replicas in today's market are so advanced that the bags are sometimes on par, or if not better, than the quality of those genuine pieces which are purchased in the official stores today.
If you invest in a key style, the value will increase over time. 'I’ve thoroughly enjoyed carefully investing in pieces over time, watching them increase in value and when the time is right, flipping it for a profit to perhaps then invest in that next drool-worthy piece.' But there are certain factors which can decrease the value, including restoration.
Not only is pre-loved fashion is a more sustainable way to shop, but it'll also set you apart from the crowd. 'There is something to be said too about wearing vintage, it gives you that little edge above the rest, whilst doing so you are also enjoying a sustainable future in fashion, which we all should really try to follow now. The runways are littered with endless collections of mass-produced tat that really isn't very exciting at all.
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