Designer Handbags & Luxury Accessories

Overview

Selling Designer Handbags & Luxury Accessories at Auction

The market for second-hand luxury goods has experienced exceptional growth in recent years, making it one of the fastest-growing sectors in the auction industry. Catherine Southon has established an outstanding reputation for selling designer handbags, luxury fashion accessories, and collectable designer luggage, consistently achieving exceptional prices for our clients.

Hermès

Hermès handbags remain among the most desirable and valuable luxury handbags on the secondary market. Iconic styles including the Hermès Birkin and Hermès Kelly are highly sought after by collectors and fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Values are influenced by a range of factors including leather type, exotic materials, colour, hardware, size, rarity, provenance and overall condition. In 2021, we sold an Hermes ostrich leather Birkin 30 handbag sold for £10,500 (+BP). 

Each season, Hermès introduces new colourways, creating increased demand for rare and discontinued models. Combined with lengthy waiting lists for new bags, the demand for authenticated Hermès handbags has never been stronger - as seen with an Hermes white Veau Swift leather Birkin handbag, which achieved £6,500 (+BP).

Chanel

Both vintage and modern Chanel bags continue to perform exceptionally well at auction. The timeless Chanel 2.55 handbag, created by Coco Chanel in February 1955, remains one of the world's most iconic luxury handbags. A similar example, the Chanel 'Jumbo Classic' handbag, sold with us for £3,800 (+BP). 

In addition to handbags, Chanel jewellery, watches, scarves, sunglasses, clothing and other designer accessories are consistently in demand among collectors and buyers at auction. We regularly achieve outstanding prices for both vintage and contemporary Chanel pieces. In May 2026, we sold a substantial single-owner collection of Chanel handbags and accessories, achieving a total hammer price of more than £35,000 (+BP). Highlights included a Chanel 'Paris-Dallas' black lambskin flap bag, which realised £2,000 (+BP), a Chanel Première wristwatch that sold for £1,200 (+BP), and several Chanel jackets, including a Chanel 'Paris-Dallas' tweed jacket, which achieved £500 (+BP).

Luxury Designer Goods Valuations and Authentication

With counterfeit luxury goods becoming increasingly sophisticated, buyers and sellers place their trust in our expertise, reputation and careful authentication process. Our specialists also have extensive knowledge of other designer labels including:

• Louis Vuitton
• Prada
• Gucci
• Bulgari
• Cartier
• Fendi
• Versace
• Alexander McQueen
• Vivian Westwood
• Dior
• Dolce & Gabbana
• Valentino

Whether you are selling a single designer handbag or an entire luxury collection, our specialists can advise on current market values and the best auction strategy to maximise your return.