Investing in Passion: A Satirical Take on Luxury Assets

Investing in Passion: A Satirical Take on Luxury Assets

The Enigmatic World of Passion Assets

Welcome to the enchanting realm of ‘Passion Asset Investments,’ where your affection for luxury items can magically evolve into a solid financial strategy. Here, we’ll embark on a journey through this seemingly unbelievable market, where art and opulence converge with investment wisdom.

“Passion Asset” HERMÈS Birkin Bag

The Emergence of ‘Passion Assets’: A Quirky Investment Trend

In the most recent twist in the world of finance, ‘passion assets’ have risen as the superheroes of investment. These tangible treasures offer a unique blend of personal gratification, exclusive community involvement, and the potential for long-term growth. Whether it’s art, high-end fashion, or a vintage wine bottle, these assets hold the alluring promise of expanding your portfolio while mingling with fellow enthusiasts. And let’s not overlook the opportunity to amass social capital—because shared investment interests forge bonds like nothing else!

The Array of Collectible Passions: From Art to Eccentricity

The spectrum of passion assets is as varied as it is entertaining. From classic automobiles to luxury collectibles, each item exemplifies the art of hopeful investing. Art continues to shine as a top performer, with its value as subjective as the hues on the canvas. And let’s give a standing ovation to NFTs, the digital darlings that have redefined art collections, turning every pixel into an investment asset.

Navigating the Wonderland of Passion Assets: Expert Guidance

The intricacies of this market go beyond choosing between a HERMÈS item or a Rembrandt; it’s an exhilarating journey encompassing authentication, upkeep, and the hope that your luxury acquisition remains in vogue. Have no fear! There are plenty of experts ready to navigate you through this lavish maze with their invaluable insights.

Mastering the Art of Passion Investments: Striking the Right Balance

Achieving the perfect equilibrium between passion and pragmatism is vital. It’s about approaching your financial planning with the same enthusiasm you reserve for your new Rolex’s sparkle. Remember, great luxury comes with great responsibility—like ensuring your rare whiskey collection doesn’t just turn into an expensive drinking habit.

“Passion Investments” ROLEX Watch

The Social Gathering of Passion Assets: Networking with Elegance

Investing in passion assets transcends monetary gains; it’s about the connections you’ll forge and the high society you’ll become part of. Imagine the profound relationships you’ll establish while discussing the latest luxury handbag trends or the nuances of fine art. After all, what are friends for if not to admire your latest collectible?

Investment Clubs: The Exclusive Assembly of Passion

Enthusiasts Within these esteemed circles of high-end collecting, you’ll encounter investment clubs and communities where you can exchange tips, savor fine wines, and debate whether that vintage car will actually start when you desire it to. It’s about pooling resources, expertise, and occasionally, commiserating over a luxury purchase that didn’t quite yield the expected returns.

Conclusion: The Endearing Appeal of Passion Assets

As we bring our whimsical expedition through the realm of passion assets to a close, keep in mind: this market offers more than just financial rewards. It’s about the delight of owning something that gleams, the excitement of belonging to an exclusive circle, and the faint hope that your luxury items will one day justify their cost. Ultimately, the genuine worth of these assets isn’t measured by their price tags but by the narratives they weave and the laughter they evoke.

The Five Most Classic Luxury Handbags in History

The Five Most Classic Luxury Handbags in History

You can be sure these timeless luxury icons will never go out of style.

The luxury handbag world is vast, with both new handbag brands and new designs from storied luxury houses popping up season after season. Each year, there are countless silhouettes on the market, and consumers are blessed with more options than ever.

While consumers often pay attention to what’s new and trendy, demand will always remain for the tried and true classics – the ones that have stood the test of time. It’s those classics that have helped to shape fashion history contributing to the luxury accessory world we know (and love) today. 

So whether you’re new to the world of designer bags and looking to purchase your first one, or are making it your goal to collect all of the classics, today we thought it would be fun to break day the 5 most luxury classic handbags in all of modern handbag history.

The HERMÈS Birkin

We’re kicking it off with one of the most elusive bags of handbag history, the unmistakeable HERMÈS Birkin

If you love luxury handbags, you likely know the story of the Birkin’s creation, whether you own one or not. In the early 1980s, HERMÈS CEO Jean-Louis Dumas sat next to Jane Birkin on an airplane. In-flight, the duo discussed what would make a good carry-on bag after Jane Birkin was seen fumbling with hers. 

One sketch on an airplane sick bag, and in 1984, the HERMÈS Birkin was born. To this day, it spawns waitlists and sells at a premium on the secondary market. It is still widely considered the world’s ultimate luxury bag.

The Classic Hermes Birkin

LOUIS VUITTON Speedy

Like it or not, the LOUIS VUITTON Speedy will forever be classified as one of the most classic bags in handbag history, as well as one of the most recognisable. Dating back to the 1930s, the Speedy was conceptualized as LOUIS VUITTON’s first daily hauler and was largely based on another one of the brand’s classics: The Keepall. First introduced in the 30 size, the Speedy 25 was later added in 1959 at the request of none other than Audrey Hepburn. The actress was then photographed carrying her Speedy time and time again.

The Speedy’s range is vast, offering multiple sizes from ultra-petite to extra-large and a wide array of materials and colors. Of course, the brand’s monogram is ubiquitous and has an important history. The LOUIS VUITTON Monogram was already copyrighted in 1896 when it was invented by Louis Vuitton’s son Georges. 

Combining Louis Vuitton’s initials with abstract floral shapes, the creation of LV Monogram was a radical move, as prior to this creation any initials typically seen on a trunk were usually the carrier’s own.

Louis Vuitton Speedy

The Lady DIOR

The youngest handbag on our list, few other new handbag designs of the last 30 years have been able to stand the test of time in the way that the Lady DIOR has. However, it was basically destined to become handbag royalty since it was named after British royalty herself, the late Lady Diana, Princess of Wales. Few bags boast the versatility of the Lady DIOR, and its classic shape makes it an ageless icon.

Unmistakably DIOR, the Lady DIOR pays homage to the history of the House. While the bag’s charms are an ode to the lucky charms Christian Dior always kept with him, the staple Cannage motif traces back to the Napoleon III seats the House used to set up for guests at fashion shows. Reinvented season after season and forever a beloved choice for handbag lovers of any age, the Lady DIOR has cemented its place among other revered bags of its caliber.

The Classic Lady Dior Bag

CHANEL’s Classic Flap Bag

If you thought we’d leave out the CHANEL Classic Flap, you thought wrong. 

Known by most as the CHANEL Classic Flap, the bag also goes by the CHANEL 11.12 and is one of the most widely recognizable handbags of all time. The name 11.12 comes from the original style code given by CHANEL to the Medium Classic Flap (A01112), the OG of the Classic Flap family. The original was derived from the CHANEL 2.55 bag and came to be what we know it as today in 1983, when Karl Lagerfeld added the now-signature interwoven CC turn lock to the bag. 

Despite hefty price increases, the demand for the CHANEL Classic Flap shows no signs of slowing down. It has remained one of the handbag world’s most sought-after shapes thanks to its status, reinvented repeatedly.

Chanel Classic Flap

GUCCI Bamboo

While not a specific bag exactly, GUCCI Bamboo deserves a place on this list as few elements of handbag history are as recognizable and inventive as the curved handles of Gucci Bamboo.

The patented method of creation was developed in 1947 by GUCCI craftsmen who realized there was a specific process to heat and bend bamboo in such a way that it would retain its shape once cooled. 

The process is detailed and thorough, and you can be sure that each and every Bamboo piece used for a handbag has been hand-chosen by a specially trained artisan who will then mold the bamboo over a fire to bend it into shape. As the bamboo heats up, it softens, making it malleable. 

Artisans have meticulously crafted GUCCI’s Bamboo Handles this way for generations. And while GUCCI Bamboo is easily one of the House’s most emblematic symbols, it also happens to be one of the handbag world’s most classic bags, remaining a mainstay for the House since the 1940s. A GUCCI Bamboo bag is one of the most timeless bags a handbag lover can buy.

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Discover the new CHANEL 19 Flap Bag

Discover the new CHANEL 19 Flap Bag

10 reasons why you should get the new CHANEL 19 flap bag.

If there’s just one bag that you would have to get from CHANEL’s current collection, it should be the high-quality CHANEL 19. Its charm and appeal lie in the fact that the bag embodies the very essence of the French luxury house and all its codes, but with a contemporary twist that makes it a modern-day favorite, one’s that perfect for the woman of today.

01 – The 19 Bag was created by Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard, and besides being in the current F/W19 collection, more variations of it will be launched in the upcoming Cruise 2020 collection as well.

02 – Not only is 19 an important number for Chanel (it’s the birth date of the founder, after all), it marks the year (2019) which the bag was introduced. Another bag that was named after the same year it was launched? The now iconic 2.55 Bag that was launched in February 1955 by Gabrielle Chanel herself.

03 – You will spot all the beloved house codes in one single bag, only this time it has been given the XL treatment. This is evident in the oversized CC clasp, enlarged quilting pattern and long (and so thick) chainlink straps that come in a trio of finishes from aged gold to ruthenium to silver.

04 – Spotted an extra curb chain sitting directly above the top flap? Well, that’s meant for you to carry the 19 Bag like a chic top handle handbag.

05 – You could carry it in one of many ways. From carrying the bag under the arm like an oversized clutch, or by slinging the leather-interlaced metallic chain over the shoulder or across the body.

06 – The bag is rendered in ultra-supple materials like soft goatskin/lambskin or wool tweed, which intentionally gives it a relaxed silhouette that’s quite different from the other bag icons within Chanel.

07  – For now, colours for the new bag include classic Chanel shades of Beige, Black and White, along with seasonal hues of Dark Pink, Deep Red, Green and Turquoise crafted in soft supple leather.

08 – Available in 3 sizes for now, it comes in ‘Regular’, Large and Maxi, along with a belt bag version that’s meant to be worn casually around the waist.

09 – Need the exact measurements? Well, the Chanel 19 Maxi Flap comes in at 36 cm by 24 cm by 11 cm, while the Chanel 19 Large Flap is 30 cm by 20 cm by 10 cm. The ‘baby’ of the family? The Chanel 19 ‘Regular’ Flap measures some 26 cm by 16 cm by 9 cm, 

10 – How much? If you buy our authentic quality replicas you save up to 90% off retail.

The article was adapted from bagaholicboy.com.