At Sotheby’s auction house there is more than just art for sale. The Emporium, on view in their flagship New York location, is a new retail destination featuring luxury selections of mostly fashion items that are also works of art. The selection of handbags, jewelry, watches, clothing, sneakers, scarves and other curated items represent well-crafted pieces from some of the best brands worldwide that are also available for sale on their website. Capitalizing on the ongoing trend of resale fashion that has proliferated retail markets recently, The Emporium focuses on the luxury sector showcasing the fine details, design and the seemingly timeless value collectors place on these wearable works of art.
Featured image: Hermès – Blue de Prusse Togo, Swift and Clemence Endless Road HAC Birkin 50 Palladium Hardware, 2019
Chanel: Navy Cotton Canvas 19 Flap Bag Gold and Silver Hardware, 2020Hermès: Black Matte Alligator and Milo Lambskin Touch GriGri Rodeo Charm, 2021 (horse)Hermès: Birkin 35 Blue Jean Colour in Togo Leather with palladium hardware, 2006Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh Yellow Cowhide LV Everyday Keepall XS Silver Hardware, 2021Chanel: Black Quilted Lambskin Lucky Charms Round Clutch with Chain Pale Gold Hardware, 2020Gucci: Brown Soft GG Supreme Bee Tote Gold Hardware, 2010’sChanel: Blue Lambskin and Plexiglass Boy Lego Brick Ruthenium Hardware, 2013Louis Vuitton: Multicolor Monogram Panda Coated Canvas Pochette Accessoires Gold Hardware, 2004Louis Vuitton: Blue Gradient Giant Empreinte Monogram NéoNoé BB Gold Hardware, 2021Chanel: Multicolor Quilted Printed Cambon Graffiti Textile Mini Square Flap Bag Silver Hardware, 2005-2006
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Nice handbags! I love them all.