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Bagging the Right Investment
The New Indian Express Kochi
|October 26, 2025
Luxury handbags have quietly transformed from coveted fashion statements into full-blown investment assets
What was once about style and status is now about value, scarcity, and long-term appreciation.
Take the iconic Hermes Birkin: between 1980 and 2015, its value grew 14.2 per cent annually, outperforming the S&P 500. Bags that retail for $9,000 (₹7.8 lakh) can resell for up to $30,000 (₹26.27 lakh), while rarer exotic leather editions have been known to fetch upwards of $200,000 (₹1.75 crore) at auction, proving that a handbag can be as smart an investment as it is a fashion trophy.
So, what makes these bags worth their astronomical prices? Every Birkin takes between 18 and 40 hours to complete. Skilled artisans meticulously cut, shape, and stitch every piece of leather. Hermes keeps production limited, releasing only a select number each month. There's no public waiting list, but an informal hierarchy exists—loyalty, past purchases, and high spending history all factor into who gets first dibs. Customisable leathers, exotic finishes, and subtle personal touches make these bags more than accessories—they’re aspirational trophies, coveted by collectors worldwide.
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