Looking Beyond Hermès- The New Frontier of Design: FASHION X ART Limited Edition Collectibles

Jerry Chang, Junior Specialist of Handbags & Accessories, tells us how both avid and new collectors of Hermès handbags at auction can think outside of the signature orange box: 

1/ Interplay between Contemporary Artists & Luxury Labels

Great minds think alike – Boundary breaking legendary artists and luxury brands’ creative directors unite

The fruits of their collaborations often give a refreshing twist to rigid designs, with a playful touch of the artist’s signature prints breathing new life into these handbags. Below we see how renowned Japanese contemporary artists Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama transformed Louis Vuitton handbags into artistic collectibles.

2/ Luxury X Street Style, Music X Fashion

The influence of the late Karl Lagerfeld, Pharrell Williams and the Supreme brand transcends music, luxury and street fashion and is beautifully embodied by the extraordinary craftsmanship and exquisite materials from Chanel and Louis Vuitton.

3/ More Fun beyond Handbags

Whether you are buying for collecting or gifting to your beloved ones, limited editions of luxury accessories are the way to go, adding playful joy and excitement to any closet.

Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, had auction sales in the first half of 2019 that totalled £2.2 billion / $2.8 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and international expertise. Christie’s offers around 350 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie’s also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery.

Alongside regular sales online, Christie’s has a global presence in 46 countries, with 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.

*Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue.

*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and are reported net of applicable fees.