Handbags are not just fashion accessories, they are investments. In recent years, the resale market for luxury bags has surged, with certain styles and brands maintaining or even increasing their ...

At Hermès, Birkins are notoriously difficult to purchase due to the scarcity, prompting vintage lovers and those desperate for the luxury handbag to turn to pre-loved styles sold secondhand.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Koyaana Redstar, the head of luxury buying at Luxe Du Jour, an online luxury boutique for vintage designer handbags. It has been edited for ...