Operating since 1829, Delvaux is the oldest fine leather goods house
in the world, and I discovered their incredible handbags during my very first
commercial purchase as a bag dealer. As first opportunities go, this was one
pretty incredible; and I found myself excitedly buying up the majority of a
wealthy New Yorker’s handbag collection. I am pretty sure that any woman I
might have shown – regardless of their knowledge or interest in designer
handbags – would have swooned at the leather goods that were now in my
possession. It was my first time handling brands such as Loewe, Céline, Bottega
Veneta and Delvaux – and I was immediately obsessed.
This first introduction to luxury designer
handbags really set everything in motion for me. I instantly knew that this was
a commodity that I wanted to handle and that I could truly be passionate about
sharing and re-selling handbags. Although I did manage to turn a profit from
this first commercial deal, the main reward came when I decided to put aside
the best bags to keep for myself. This turned out to be one of my better ideas,
and it set me up with a small but enviable collection.
The two front-runners vying for position as my favourite handbag were from Loewe and Delvaux. I now had in my collection a Loewe Flamenco 36 Handbag (in the old style with tassels, rather than knots) and an ostrich-skin Delvaux Poirier Shoulder Bag – both in immaculate condition. As much as I love the Loewe Flamenco design, I was completely won over by the craftsmanship and luxuriousness of the exotic leather Delvaux bag. Quite frankly, wearing that bag makes me feel like a princess.
Photo by Design Vlaanderen / CC BY
Since discovering that first Delvaux handbag, I have had the pleasure of handling quite a few other models from the brand. One of the brand's most iconic designs is the Brilliant bag (pictured above), which has been in production since 1958. I first got my hands on one last autumn, in a classic cognac brown colour that just oozed luxury. Being able to handle the bag, to really feel and enjoy it's structured design, that was when I understood why the model has become such a classic - worn by royalty and celebrities alike.
The two front-runners vying for position as my favourite handbag were from Loewe and Delvaux. I now had in my collection a Loewe Flamenco 36 Handbag (in the old style with tassels, rather than knots) and an ostrich-skin Delvaux Poirier Shoulder Bag – both in immaculate condition. As much as I love the Loewe Flamenco design, I was completely won over by the craftsmanship and luxuriousness of the exotic leather Delvaux bag. Quite frankly, wearing that bag makes me feel like a princess.
Photo by Design Vlaanderen / CC BY
Since discovering that first Delvaux handbag, I have had the pleasure of handling quite a few other models from the brand. One of the brand's most iconic designs is the Brilliant bag (pictured above), which has been in production since 1958. I first got my hands on one last autumn, in a classic cognac brown colour that just oozed luxury. Being able to handle the bag, to really feel and enjoy it's structured design, that was when I understood why the model has become such a classic - worn by royalty and celebrities alike.
After that experience I really made it a mission to buy and sell more Delvaux bags, however, I doubt
I will ever see all of the models for myself as Delvaux has created more than
three-thousand handbag designs. Although the brand is generally well-known and very
highly regarded, the vast majority of Delvaux's sales are made in their home country of
Belgium. Nevertheless, recently there has been a concerted effort to expand the brand, with
new flagship boutiques opening in Paris, Tokyo and London – so it is now
possible to see their biannual collections outside of Belgium. I have visited
the London store, on New Bond Street, and found it to be a fantastic venue with
friendly and knowledgeable staff.
My online store,
Stored and Adored, will specialise in selling the type and quality of handbag that
I would be proud to carry myself. I have already sold a few vintage Delvaux
handbags to very happy European customers (including that handsome cognac brown Brilliant bag), and there will always be a place for
the brand in my stockroom. If you find yourself lusting after any of Delvaux’s
classic vintage pieces - and at much more affordable prices than elsewhere - then you should be sure to sign up to our mailing list.
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