Vintage Purses
Sometimes, fashion is like fine wine - the old the better. Vintage purses are like fashion time capsules. The beaded finger purses of the 1920’s, the leather satchels of the 1930’s, the exotic alligator bags of the 1940’s, fun eye-catching patterns of the 1950’s, handmade hippy totes of the 1960’s, and glittery disco bags of the 1970’s all say something about the fashion of that particular era.
Vintage purses make a classic fashion statement. A woman can change her entire look depending on whether she chooses to pair her jeans and sweater with a beaten leather satchel or a vintage handbag with an antique clasp. Vintage wrinkled leather (if it is in good condition), antique hardware, shining sequins, a bit of delicate lace or beads… they are all pieces of timeless fashion.
Have you ever heard the saying “what’s old is new again.” Well in the cases of famous designers such as Gucci, Loewe, Hermes or Roberta di Camerino, women will often prefer old because old designer handbags often mean “old money.” Depending on the material and the handcraft techniques used at that time, a well stored vintage handbag can demand an unbelievably high price, often more than a brand new designer’s handbag. Oftentimes, vintage purses will go for a much higher price, compared to a vintage dress or shoes of the same name. There are a ton of internet sites devoted to designer purses, and they go for a small fortune. This is often due to the workmanship of the purse.
If you don’t want to spend your entire paycheck on a vintage handbag online, you might want to explore grandma’s closet. You never know, you may find an aged beauty that might be worth a significant amount of money on the handbag market today. If you’re lucky enough to dig one out from dust, the next step will be cleaning, repairing and storing the handbag.
To raise the value of your vintage purse, get it professionally cleaned instead of wiping it down by yourself. When it comes to storing, avoid storing it in direct sunlight, heat, humidity and dust, as these conditions will damage the materials of your handbag. Wrap it in clean tissue paper and store it in a dry box on the shelf of a cool closet.
Fine leather, alligator, pearl-encrusted, tapestry bags and even suede vintage purses are always in style, no matter how many decades have past. The reason why vintage purses are so attractive is because they are one of a kind. You won’t see many women carrying the same purse you dug out of your grandma’s closet; you may not see another one like it, ever. Plus, compared to vintage clothes, vintage bags are more collectable – one size fits all.
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