Best and Worst Vintage Buys

vintage handbag

Handbags

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Handbags can run the gamut as far as style, condition, and cost. (For example, a faux-leather bag might cost $10, whereas a vintage alligator skin handbag can cost $500.) And like shoes, there’s a long laundry list of things to consider before you buy a vintage handbag. Common areas to examine include: handles, stitching, fasteners, lining, frame, and leather/fabric.

Courreges’ best piece of advice? “If it’s advertised as real leather, make sure it’s real. Otherwise, make sure the price represents the actual value of the bag.” When it comes to vintage handbags, both Easley and Courreges agree that a bit of research before you even step into the shop is highly recommended.