Are ‘investment bags’ really worth it?

A reader with cash to splash wants to know: is a luxury handbag really all it’s cracked up to be?

Miranda Gillespie runs Luxe.It.Fwd for pre-owned handbags. “Luxury handbags can be an extremely lucrative investment,” she says. Jamila Toderas

Lauren SamsFashion editor

Aug 12, 2024 – 5.00am

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Question | I have been promoted and would like to mark the occasion with my first luxury handbag. I have a budget of around $7000 and want to know: What’s the best bang for my buck? And if I spend the money, will it really be worth it? – Strapped

Dear Strapped,

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Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more.