The impact of the Paris Fashion Week on the world of fashion is immense and goes far beyond the borders of France. But did you know that this glamorous week also has a direct influence on the world of second hand ? By launching trends in looks and hand bags, it in fact sets the tempo for the year to come. In this article, we explain why vintage fans are so buzzing during PWF!
Paris Fashion Week: everyone wants their piece of the pie!
Have you ever wanted to eat strawberries at all costs while passing a well-stocked market stall even though you hadn't really thought about it until now? Well, we don't know about you, but Fashion Week, for us, is a bit like a giant punnet of strawberries, with the only difference being that the fruits are luxury bags.
The waltz of trends: the phenomenon also affects the occasion!
The revival du Maxi bag on the podiums of the PFW in 2018 and the boom of these models on the second-hand market in the months that followed confirmed one thing: the coming and going of trends also influences the world of vintage leather goods. And for good reason: what better place than a second-hand resale platform to find fashion shows the day after Chanel or Saint Laurent a model that meets all the criteria of future it-bag of the year ?
The Triomphe motif, directly inspired by the Céline archives and relaunched by Hedi Slimane on the bags of the House's latest collections? Already on Vintega, on the adorable Ava half-moon bag. THE 2000s style handbags which have punctuated all the recent parades? Our store is full of them, hobo tote version in soft leather or mini denim bag carried on the shoulder!
And if it’s not an “inspired by” bag you’re looking for, the math is the same. During PFW, the outfits of models and celebrities alike are scrutinized by fashion experts, who spot and identify vintage pieces. Many are no longer sold anywhere other than on the second-hand market, and Vintega has given itself the mission of redistributing them to satisfy as many people as possible!
The ideal time for a successful comeback
Let's come to what creates the event during Fashion Week: the haute couture fashion shows and the revelation of new collections ! If the French Maisons are presenting many new pieces on this occasion, they are also relying heavily on key pieces from previous seasons to generate interest.
You just have to see the multiple booster shots carried out by designers during Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023 ! Noted passages from Lady Dior on the catwalk vintage Loewe bags revisited, these little nostalgic winks make you want to take a look at the second hand collections to find the original versions of these iconic bags. At Hermès, the presentation of Kelly feathered and Birkin with fringes also reminded us how much we love these models whatever the form they take.
="sacs de luxe vintega de seconde main" style="float: none;" data-mce-style="float: none;" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/[items]/files/1/0313/9980/5061/files/BLOG_4_600x600.jpg?v=1694445672">
It’s safe to say that Paris Fashion Week has the power to make and break destinies! Several hand bags have experienced it, the most famous being undoubtedly the Saddle by Dior. Imagined by John Galliano in the year 2000, it experienced initial success with fans of luxury leather goods. Little leap forward 18 years, at Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018 : Maria Grazia Chiuri relance ce model with a mythical shape, and the sac Dior begins a second career as an international superstar. The lucky little ones who had meanwhile fallen for a Saddle d’occasion see the popularity of their favorite bag explode!
="Second hand Dior Vintega Saddle Bag">
Same type of route for the sac Thatcouncil by Balenciaga presented in the fall 2021, which had made its debut 20 years earlier during the Nicolas Ghèsquiere era of the Maison (it was then called the Motorcycle bag). From these successful comebacks, we will remember one thing: vintage has set out to conquer the world, starting its journey in Paris!
="Sacs Le Cagole Balenciaga vintega seconde main" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/[items]/files/1/0313/9980/5061/files/BLOG_3_600x600.jpg?v=1694445447" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" data-mce-style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/[items]/files/1/0313/9980/5061/files/BLOG_3_600x600.jpg?v=1694445447">
Have you fallen for a model worn on the catwalks or worn by a stylish Parisian who came to attend Paris Fashion Week? Come take a look at Vintega to find the second-hand versions of bags who stood out this season. Our experts help you spot the nuggets and make your luxury purchase a reality 365 days a year, Fashion Week or not!
