Women and handbags go together like peaches and cream; it’s an undisputable fact of life. You only have to stroll through the designer bag department of any major fashion store to catch doe-eyed women stroking their precious wish-list favourites with longing.
Not content with merely lusting over arm candy, we sure know how to build up a large collection of handbags too. Totes, clutches, backpacks, satchels… You name the style, we’ve got one, not to mention the hefty price tag to go with it.
But halt, bagoholic! Before you punch in that 4-digit password to handbag heaven, read our fashion rules first to check if your bag crush is worth the hype.
Buy modern classics, ignore the fads
Highlighter neon shoulder bags, transparent clutch bags, futuristic printed backpacks…Before you rush to the checkout all guns blazing; consult your common sense first. Ask yourself whether or not this handbag is going to be relevant to your collection in 12 months time. If the answer is no, bid it a remorseful farewell and move on. This doesn’t mean you have to discard every on-trend handbag out there, but think twice before investing in the latest fad. Two-tone, block coloured bags are the one-stop solution to all your modern classic needs.
If it doesn’t match your existing style, it isn’t worth buying
Picture the scene: you go out on a shopping spree and return with bags full of shiny new garments. The only problem is none of your new-found items go together or match. Sound familiar? It’s time to consider fashion rule numero 2. There’s no point in shelling out for a luxury handbag only to find that you’ll need to shell out plenty more to match said handbag with an outfit. Choosing a neutrally shaded handbag is a wise move. Not only will you be much more likely to use go-to handbags frequently but they’ll also save you precious time in the mornings due to their uncomplicated styling qualities.
Only good quality handbags should make the cut
The merits of a high quality handbag are undeniable. As tempting as it might be to buy 3 cheap handbags instead of one investment piece, the likelihood is that you’ll be throwing 2 of them away before the year is out. High street fashion is made to be disposable, but a high-quality handbag made by an esteemed designer will last through the ages.
Consider the designer, collection and re-sale value
As much as we love to convince ourselves that the handbag we spent two months rent on will be in our hearts forever, the truth is there will probably come a day when you’ll want to sell it. And that’s why you should always consider the following three amigos: designer, collection and re-sale value.
Ask yourself, does the handbag you want come from a classic designer? Is the collection the handbag comes from covetable? And finally, what is the resale value like? These three questions are paramount.
Take Modalu England for example: marrying traditional methods and meticulous attention to detail, the Modalu England brand has cornered the high-end market with their eminent line of designer handbags. This is one example of how buyers can purchase an investment handbag safe in the knowledge that there will be a high ROI should they ever wish to sell.