If ever there were proof that fashion is cyclical—and lucrative—it’s the handbag resale market. Much like the S&P 500, designer handbag values fluctuate with sentiment, scarcity, and celebrity endorsement. This year, that market has behaved less like a steady luxury index and more like a series of bold market swings.

According to new data from The RealReal, Rebag, Vestiaire Collective, and Fashionphile, 2025 has rewritten the hierarchy of investment-worthy handbags. Stalwarts like Hermès and Chanel remain rock-solid, but the field has opened to newcomers—and even a few nostalgic returns. Some classics are cooling (the Birkin’s growth has slowed to a modest 3%, per Vestiaire Collective), while others have exploded (The Row’s Margaux has nearly doubled in value). At the same time, the ret

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