Hi Megs as well as Vlad!

I am a tPFer as well as I like love like love your website. I am searching for my next handbag as well as I have long been in like with the Celine Luggage Tote. I do, however, tend to stick with buying bags that retain their value. Do you believe the Luggage carry has staying power? will it retain some type of value or will it be one more unfortunate Chloe Paddington case?

Thanks!

Jesse V.

Jesse – thanks for being a longtime PurseForum member as well as fan of our site! We like to hear from our visitors as well as I like being requested advice. You brought up a concern that is on many accessory lovers’ minds: Do prominent bags still retain their value, or will the trend die down, as well as with it, the appeal of the bag.

Let’s go back to the Chloe Paddington, a bag that was one of the products that stimulated the It Bag mania as well as had people crossing country lines trying to discover a Paddington to pick up (for example, ahem, yours truly). The Paddington was different when it came out, the style stood out since of the additional thick leather, the accents, as well as most notably the extremely heavy lock. This bag was heavy to carry, truly as well heavy, however everybody wished to have it as well as it was difficult to get your hands on.

But the time of the Paddington was during an fascinating time in the accessory world, when It Bags reigned ultimate as well as the more elaborate as well as over-designed the bag, the more likely it was to garner premium status. The Paddington was all popular for about three seasons, however when it went out of style, it truly went out of style. Personally, I still like the aesthetic, however this bag reached crucial mass as well as everybody moved on.

Fast ahead to the Celine Luggage Tote, a bag that currently has purse-enthusiasts going gaga. This bag has been big for over two full years now, though, as well as while it isn’t rather as difficult to find as it was in the beginning, discovering the precise rendition of the Luggage carry that you want can still be rather a feat. What is most important to note about this bag is that it’s more traditional than the Paddington. Sure, the style stands out as well as some even state it appears like a face, however the completed product is extremely traditional since of the clean lines, smooth design, as well as premium quality. Ladylike bags will always have a location in the accessory world, as well as this Celine bag is both ladylike as well as feminine while staying usable as well as chic.

I can’t tell you that the bag will retain its value. While Luggage Totes can still be resold for close to their original retail, it’s difficult to state any type of designer bag will retain its value over the long haul, aside from Hermes as well as Chanel. What I can tell you is the bag is beautiful. I own three of these bags as well as even with more people buying as well as bring it (did you see our function on all the celebs with Celine Luggage Totes?), the bag has not lost its luster. It may be over-carried, however the style is gorgeous sufficient to deserve the interest it is getting.

Hope this helps!

♥ Megs