Resale Rankings: The Top 25 Designer Handbags to Invest In

Not all designer bags are created equal — especially when it comes to resale value. Whether you’re investing in your first luxury handbag or curating a resale-savvy wardrobe, knowing which bags hold their value (or increase over time) can help you make smarter buying decisions.

In this guide, we rank 25 of the most iconic handbags based on their average resale value, demand, and appreciation potential in 2025.

How We Ranked Them:

- Resale retention(% of original retail price it typically resells for)

- Demand on resale platforms

- Rarity or discontinued status

- Brand prestige and consistency in value

- Trend trajectory in 2024–2025

Top 10 Handbags With the Highest Resale Value

1. Hermès Birkin

- Resale Value: 110%–150%

- Why: Ultra-limited, handmade, prestige symbol

- Some Birkins appreciate faster than stocks

2. Hermès Kelly

- Resale Value: 100%–140%

- Why: Classic silhouette, even harder to get than a Birkin

- Tip: Smaller Kelly sizes (like the 20) are in especially high demand

3. Chanel Classic Flap (Caviar Leather)

- Resale Value: 85%–115%

- Why: Annual price hikes, timeless appeal

- Note: Vintage versions are surging due to Chanel’s price increases

4. Louis Vuitton Speedy (Monogram Canvas or Empreinte)

- Resale Value: 70%–95%

- Why: Accessible luxury, huge buyer pool

- Tip: Vintage versions from the 90s are especially hot

5. Chanel Boy Bag

- Resale Value: 75%–90%

- Why: Modern classic, great structure

- Consider: Black leather with gold-tone hardware is the most reliable color/material combo

6. Goyard Saint Louis Tote

- Resale Value: 80%–100%

- Why: Low retail visibility, high scarcity

- Pro tip: Limited edition prints or colors = major markups on the second-hand market

7. Dior Saddle Bag

- Resale Value: 70%–95%

- Why: 90s nostalgia + modern revamp

- Both vintage and reissue versions hold their values

8. Prada Re-Edition 2005 Nylon Bag

- Resale Value: 65%–90%

- Why: Affordable, durable and always in style

- Great for: First-time luxury buyers who want resale potential

9. Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires

- Resale Value: 80%–120%

- Discontinued / vintage limited edition versions are especially valuable

- Look out for: Early 2000s pieces

10. Chanel 19 Bag

- Resale Value: 70%–95%

- Why: Mix of modern + classic, high influencer demand

- Pro Tip: Avoid seasonal fabrics (tweed, metallic) if you want max ROI

Mid-Tier Bags With Steady Resale Power (Ranked 11–20)

11 - Celine Box Bag

12 - YSL Lou Camera Bag

13 - Gucci Marmont Matelassé

14 - Balenciaga City Bag (Classic)

15 - Fendi Baguette

16 - Chloé Drew Bag

17 - Dior Book Tote

18 - Givenchy Antigona

19- Bottega Veneta Jodie

20 -Loewe Puzzle Bag

These bags hold 50%–80% of retail value depending on style and condition.

Affordable Icons With Cult Resale Value (Ranked 21–25)

21 - Coach Tabby (Pillow or Leather)

22- Marc Jacobs Snapshot Bag

23- Polène Numero Un Mini

24 - Telfar Shopping Bag (Small)

25 - Longchamp Le Pliage (Nylon + Collabs)

Buy Bags That Work Harder

Whether you're shopping for love or resale logic, it pays to buy bags that last — in quality and in demand. These ranked picks are proof that luxury can be both fashionable and financially wise.

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