Luxury handbag rental services are on the rise, and worth the price.
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It appears there is a change on the horizon.
We are saying goodbye to purchasing luxury goods as the only way to get luxury items.
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They carry status, culture, and the opportunity for styling self-expression, practical or not.
If there is one thing that consumers adore, it’s options.
Handbags are increasingly one of the most popular categories.
I think handbag rental is becoming more normalized, and [that] will only continue."
The rental model has certainly been a favorable option, especially over lockdown as we flick between styles.
The market has also opened up to rental membership services, notes Vivrelle founder Blake Geffen.
We see membership model businesses as the future of sustainable and community-driven commerce.
Ultimately, the future is where everyone is sharing a ‘cloud’ closet," she says.
The opportunity to swap or rent out your luxury handbags is clearly an option to consider alongside re-sale.
From Chanel to Prada, you’re free to rent your item for as long as you want.