Old is gold
What shall I look for when buying second-hand bags? Is the price affected when selling bags with stained linings? Which designer brands are in demand?
In Old is Gold we share our knowledge and give you tips on what to think about when selling and investing in vintage designer bags.
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The Wertheimer Brothers
The Wertheimer brothers control Fashion House Chanel.
Singel or Double Zip?
Louis Vuitton’s Keepall bag can have both Singel or Double zip closure without it being a fake.
Chanel’s authentication cards and hologram stickers.
Chanel’s authentication card & hologram identifies when the bags are manufactured.
Where is your Louis Vuitton bag made?
The two letters in the Louis Vuitton date code indicates in which country/factory the bag was made.
Serial code is date code
Louis Vuitton’s serial number are date codes.
Learn how the de-code the origin of you Louis Vuitton designer bag. Did you know that before 1980 there was no code system?
What colour bag to buy?
One option – What colour handbag to buy?
A black bag goes with almost everything. Last for years and never goes out of fashion.
Louis Vuitton Monogram is a best seller
Louis Vuitton Monogram is a best seller Which designer brands are most sought after on the vintage market? Well, obviously luxury brands Hermès and Chanel are always in demand but overtaken far by Louis Vuitton and particularly bags in Monogram canvas.Though copied...