The Luxury Fashion Worth Investing In This Year, According To Resale Experts

With the cost-of-the-living crisis and a newly reemerged desire for wearable fashion, it can be hard to justify a luxury fashion purchase today. But, with resale more popular than ever before (as a result of sustainability concerns), it’s also easier than ever to sell your wares down the line should you not get enough use out of or change your mind about your buy — particularly if it’s one with a high resale value. While handbags from Chanel and Hermès will always be foolproof (albeit very costly!) investments — according to the Rebag 2023 Clair Report, the most popular styles from the heritage house have an average value retention of 105% and 115%, respectively — these aren’t the only designer styles that may provide you with a financial payoff in 2024.

“With the excitement of Phoebe Philo’s long-awaited launch of her eponymous label, we’ve seen a rise in demand for Old Celine,” says Rachel Glicksberg, manager of women’s fashion and new initiatives at The RealReal, referring to collections that Philo designed while at the luxury house from 2008 to 2017. “If you’re looking to clean out your closet, it’s a good time to consign your pieces as the value for the items is rising. The average selling price is the highest it’s been in the past five years.” 

Likewise, pieces from Philo’s new namesake brand, which saw certain items sell out in 24 hours despite the debut line starting at $450, will retain value, as will Celine in general. “Celine is trending BIG right now and is likely not going anywhere anytime soon — canvas prints in particular. Vintage canvas macadam print bags have been on the uptick for us already as newly-dropped Triomphe canvas bags have been seen on A-list celebs like Angelina Jolie, as well as on a number of fashion bloggers,” says Ambria Mische, SVP of merchandising and buying at vintage designer destination WGACA.

In terms of aesthetics, Quiet Luxury will ensure that elevated essentials from brands like The Row will continue to be safe investments. Though if you’re looking to add newer names to your closet collection, Glicksberg suggests colorful pants from High Sports, crochet clothing from Diotima, and a leather handbag from Little Liffner: “Search for these three emerging brands have shown triple-digit increases since 2022.”

In terms of handbags, silhouettes from Louis Vuitton will be popular this year, in particular the Neverfull handbag, due to the brand moving the popular tote to a waitlist model, as well as the denim line. “Louis Vuitton just released reissue collections of their Monogram Denim,” says Kimberly Bickle, site merchandising manager at Fashionphile. “Those in the know can get the same look by shopping the original vintage styles from the Y2K-era.”

Before splurging on that big-ticket item, see what luxury fashion items resale experts predict will be sound investments this year.

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Prada Re-Edition Bag

“Prada Re-Edition Hobo will maintain popularity in 2024. According to our 2023 Clair Report, not only is it one of the most searched bags on Rebag.com, [but] the 2000 Hobo and the 2005 Hobo boasted remarkable 94% and 89% average value retention, respectively.” — Elizabeth Layne, Chief Marketing Officer of Rebag

Elsa Peretti For Tiffany Jewelry

“Sculptural silver jewelry is trending, particularly Elsa Peretti designs for Tiffany including her Bone cuff, Bean designs, and Sevillana necklace. We saw a 42% increase in searches last year, with the momentum holding strong in the first month of 2024… I, myself, have my eye out for a red Sevillana rope necklace like the one stylist Jamie Mizrahi styled for Jennifer Lawrence.” — Rachel Glicksberg, Manager of Women’s Fashion & New Initiatives at The RealReal

Loewe Squeeze Bag

“We’re starting to see oversized bags gain in popularity and Quiet Luxury continues to hold strong. The Loewe Squeeze Bag perfectly combines those two of-the-moment trends.” — Kimberly Bickle, Site Merchandising Manager at Fashionphile

Saint Laurent Oversized Blazer 

“A timeless piece that fits into both the quiet luxury and re-emerging ‘80s silhouette. It’s a favorite of mine.” — Samina Virk, North America CEO of Vestiaire Collective

Louis Vuitton Monogram Denim Bag

“Louis Vuitton denim monogram bags are likely going to make a big spring/summer comeback, with LV re-introducing pieces in blue denim — remixes of the ever-popular Neo Speedy, as well as newer silhouettes like the On The Go. This iconic take on LV monogram was first introduced to us by Marc Jacobs in 2005 and quickly became a celebrity favorite for street style looks… Now a new set of celebs and fashion icons are readily embracing the casual-luxury material.” — Ambria Mische, SVP, Merchandising & Buying at WGACA

Tory Burch Cap-Toe Pump

“The Tory Burch Cap-Toe Pump will be a popular resale item for 2024. A key style for the Post Romance trend, these are a playful, modern and matured version of the classic ballet flat. On Depop, we’ve seen a 132% rise in searches for the brand in the last year, and Tory Burch Cap-Toe Pump is poised for a moment this season.” — Agus Panzoni, Depop Trend Specialist 

Jacquemus Le Chiquito Bag

“With leopard print taking off, it’s only right to invest in a bag like the Le Chiquito Long Leopard Print bag from Jacquemus: a brand that is consistently trending and high in resale demand.” — Andrew Parietti, Chief Marketing Officer at Croissant

Louis Vuitton Neverfull

“The French label introduced a waitlist for the iconic Neverfull, a staple in many fashion-forward handbag collections since its introduction in 2007. Given the newfound degree of scarcity, the already-popular style climbed 8 percentage points to an impressive 136% average value retention, far surpassing the Pochette Accessoires, the second most valuable Louis Vuitton style in terms of resale value.” — Elizabeth Layne, Chief Marketing Officer of Rebag

The Row, Khaite, Toteme 

“Younger brands like The Row, Khaite, and Toteme have dominated the Quiet Luxury aesthetic and we don’t see the excitement for this trio dying down anytime soon. The brands have been hot on The RealReal: In 2024 alone, Khaite is up 76%, the Row is up 26% and Toteme is up 53% in GMV [gross merchandise value] year over year… with clothing being the top driver.”  — Rachel Glicksberg, Manager of Women’s Fashion & New Initiatives at The RealReal

Gucci Horsebit Chain Bag

“The Gucci Horsebit Chain Bag is a Y2K-era bag that was reintroduced in Fall 2023 and we’re expecting to continue to trend in 2024. This style sparks nostalgia from the Tom Ford days at Gucci which has driven a lot of renewed interest over the last few years. We’ve also seen customers styling this bag with the new Mob Wife aesthetic to elevate the look.” — Kimberly Bickle, Site Merchandising Manager at Fashionphile

Cartier Baignoire Watch

“The ultimate investment piece — buy the watch now before the trend blows up even further and prices for vintage styles are raised.” — Samina Virk, North America CEO of Vestiaire Collective

Phoebe Philo

“Phoebe Philo is bound to be highly coveted this year. More specifically, the Drive Bag is going to be a hot-ticket item. We’ve seen a shift towards larger, more functional bags on the runway and they are further making their way to closets. This is going to be a top contender, searches for Phoebe Philo have risen 300% on Depop and we predict a continuous uptick in the coming months.” — Agus Panzoni, Depop Trend Specialist 

Anine Bing Ryder Boot 

“Anine Bing Ryder Boot will look just as good worn in or beat up as it does new, making it a great resale item when you want to circulate your boot collection.” — Andrew Parietti, Chief Marketing Officer at Croissant

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If there's one item of clothing we wear most, regardless of the season or the latest trend, it's underwear. Think about it: Bras and panties are the starting point for every outfit and one of the few wardrobe items that actually need to be re-upped every once in a while. So why are we constantly waiting for a special occasion to treat ourselves to some new lingerie?

We may still need to get that answer, but given that the biggest lingerie shopping day of the year is just weeks away, there's no better time to give your collection the update it deserves. But instead of doling out just red and pink sets that'll be worn once and then stored away for next Valentine's Day, we've rounded up 16 lace lingerie options that you can wear all day, every day — or, at the very least, until the next special occasion convinces you to buy some more.

Take your pick from the lace lingerie sets ahead, just in time for February 14.

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Lace Bralette Lingerie Set

Get the best of both worlds by staying comfy in a flirty bralette lingerie set. You'll still get that lift and support you're seeking while saying goodbye to any pinching underwire.

Intimately Spring Fling Bralette, $, available at Free People

Intimately Spring Fling Cheeky Undies, $, available at Free People

Bloomers Tiara Lace Bralette, $, available at Bloomers

Bloomers Her Highness Briefs, $, available at Bloomers

Love Stories Gwen Lace Triangle Bralette, $, available at Anthropologie

Love Stories Roomie Lace Thong, $, available at Anthropologie

Gooseberry Intimates Coquette Triangle White, $, available at Gooseberry Intimates

Gooseberry Intimates Coquettes Brief White, $, available at Gooseberry Intimates

Lace Padded Bra Lingerie Set

Are you looking to add a bit of oomph to your late-night Valentine's Day look? Opt for a padded bra, as it can help give you a va-va-voom look.

Skims Fits Everybody Lace Push Up Bra, $, available at Skims

Skims Fits Everybody Lace Dipped Thong, $, available at Skims

H&M Lace Demi Push-up Bra, $, available at H&M

H&M 2-pack Lace Brazilian Briefs, $, available at H&M

Lace Corset Lingerie Set

Accentuate your curves with a corset lingerie set that cinches you at the waist and gives your bust a little lift.

ASOS DESIGN Curve Nina Sheer Floral Lace Underwired Corset, $, available at ASOS

ASOS DESIGN Curve Nina Sheer Floral Lace Thong, $, available at ASOS

Out From Under Flora Embroidered Bustier, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Out From Under Lace Low Rise Thong, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Meshki Lace Satin Bustier Corset - Lime Green, $, available at Meshki

Meshki Lorelei Embroidered G-String - Lime Green, $, available at Meshki

Lace Skirt Lingerie Set

Maybe panties aren't your thing or you're looking to cover up a little more. No worries. A mesh skirt adds that extra-romantic flair while effortlessly hugging every curve.

Savage x Fenty Ruffle Luv Garter Skirt, $, available at Savage x Fenty

Savage x Fenty Ruffle Luv Embroidered Unlined Demi Bra, $, available at Savage x Fenty

Love & Other Things longline bra and garter skirt set in blue, $, available at ASOS

Ladies & Men's Story Women's Underwire 3 Piece Sexy Lingerie Skirt Set, $, available at Amazon

Lace Bodysuit Lingerie

Celebrate your curves with a lingerie set that won't ride up or require you to make gymnastic moves to pull it on. A lace bodysuit gives you more coverage while adding a daring touch. Finish your dolled-up look with a silk robe, and be prepared for your significant other to be wowed. Did we mention you can also go braless?

Victoria's Secret Vintage Lace Corset Teddy, $, available at Victoria's Secret

Skims Stretch Satin Lace Brief Bodysuit, $, available at Skims

For Love & Lemons Daisy Eyelet Bodysuit, $, available at For Love & Lemons

BlueBella Marseille Bodysuit, $, available at Revolve

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With six prior Abercrombie & Fitch collections under her belt, shopping expert and influencer Jen Reed has just added a seventh (and very first capsule collection) to her repertoire. The fashion enthusiast and affordable-find hunter released her new Abercrombie collab, which features elevated basics that can easily be mixed and matched and worn from day to night. “I love styling pieces that are versatile, feel effortless, and still look chic, without compromising comfort—and I think this collection is exactly that,” Reed tells Refinery29.

From satin T-shirts and front-seam sweatpants to a vegan leather bomber jacket and Curve Love-fit trousers, small but mighty details help elevate these closet staples into special, versatile items. “It was so important to me that we made sure to create pieces that people could truly wear any day, any time, and dress up or down,” Reed explains.

Beyond Abercrombie’s current 15% discount on the collection, Reed is also offering her followers an exclusive discount that can be stacked on top of existing markdowns. From now through January 30 (or while stock lasts), add code JENREED at checkout for an additional 20% off. (That means bestselling jeans for just $61.20—tempting, we know.)

But if you’re looking to cop a few pieces, act fast because several styles are quickly selling out. Scroll on to browse the Abercrombie x Jen Reed collection (which the influencer modeled herself) and find out which pieces Reed is most excited about.

Elevated Tops & Sweaters On Sale

Jen Reed’s capsule collection has tons of tops that can easily fit into any wardrobe and be paired with several styles of bottoms, whether that be vintage jeans, upscale sweatpants, or trendy mini skirts. While one blouse has already sold out, you can still cart up the collection’s ribbed sweater in either a striped print or lilac shade (which likely references Reed’s candle brand Life in Lilac).

But those prints and colors are just about as bold as you’ll find, with the rest of the collection showcasing warm, minimalist neutrals. I’m personally excited to get myself the satin tee in either the cream or light brown shade to wear to work.

Casual Tops & Sweatshirts On Sale

If you’re looking for some cozy season essentials, you can find cute half-zip and crewneck sweatshirts as well as extra-long sweaters to add to your collection. When asked what pieces Reed is most excited about, she mentions she’s “obsessed with the sweat sets” (which are sold separately). Simply cart up the half-zip or crew and pair them with the wide-leg sweatpants for a monochromatic or mixed-and-matched sweatsuit look.

Reed also said they worked hard to get the basic tee just right in terms of cut and fabric. The same is true for the long-sleeve top, which she says can effortlessly be dressed up or down. “Style the top with a puffer vest and the cargos, or with the black denim, heels, and the bomber jacket. So chic!”

Wide-Leg Pants On Sale

Reed seems to be on the wide-leg pant train… and I’m hopping on board. As a wide-leg trouser girly (and a wide-hip girly), I’m excited to try the tailored crepe pant in the Curve Love fit. They seem like the perfect work pant, but I can also see myself wearing them out for dinner or dressing them down with a baseball cap and sneakers for a casual daytime look.

And don’t sleep on the wide-leg sweatpants. This type of sweatpant cut is R29 readers’ most-favored sweatsuit style, according to our anonymous shopping data.

High-Rise Jeans On Sale

Picking two existing Abercrombie jean styles, Jen made them her own with denim washes that are exclusive to her collection. You can shop the High Rise Loose Jean, now in a slightly distressed medium wash, and the Ultra High Rise Ankle Straight Jean in a jet-black shade. Reed thinks the black denim is especially great for dressing up, and says that she’s most excited for this style because “EVERYONE that tries them on has fallen in love with them!”

What’s even more exciting is that both these styles and colors are now available in the Curve Love fit, too. I personally own a few pairs of Abercrombie jeans in Curve Love, and they’ve become my go-to denim because of just how flattering they are on my hourglass figure. So I can definitely vouch for them and am happy with Jen’s expansion into these more size-inclusive cuts.

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It may not feel like it outside yet, but spring is just around the corner. But if you’re still thawing from the sub-zero temps that just wouldn’t go away, we have the perfect dose of fashion inspo to tide you until peak bloom: Our faves over at Free People just dropped a fresh spring fashion campaign starring model and professional Cool Girl™️ Behati Prinsloo Levine. And if this isn’t a whole wind-in-your-hair, running-in-wildflower-fields kind of mood, then quite frankly, we don’t know what is.

From romantic ruffles juxtaposed with easygoing denim to oversized tops over dresses, Free People’s new collection — featuring standout pieces from in-house labels like We The Free and free-est – has something for every spring vibe. (And because I know you’re wondering, the answer is yes, there are florals and yes, they are groundbreaking.) Below, take a closer look at the effortlessly chic campaign and shop key pieces from each look.

Trend: Out West 2.0

We already know you have a pair of cowboy boots in your closet, but we doubt you have ones that are as luxe and elevated as these. This spring, pair some yee-haw footwear with lots of ladylike lace for a city-girl take on classic Western style. (Pro tip: Add some teeny-tiny faux leather shorts for extra edge.)

Trend: Laid-Back Luxe

A boxy crewneck sweatshirt may seem like an unlikely pairing to dressy canary-yellow ruffles, but trust us: It works! Whether going to date night or brunch with the girls, we’re saying “yes” to dressing up our fave lounge pieces for the outside world come spring.

Trend: Tonal Dressing

Whether it’s 50 shades of blue or just two, keeping your entire ensemble monochromatic (which in this case, doesn’t refer to only black and white) is an easy way to wear color while keeping things cohesive. Plus, you’ll be cool and comfortable in an oversized linen vest-as-a- top with streetwear-esque pants on the bottom. (You know what they say: Business on top, party on the bottom.)

Trend: A Little Lace

Lace can sometimes skew girly (or worse, frumpy) — but not here. In lieu of dresses or skirts, go for bold with lace hot pants that offer minimal coverage but maximum style when paired with cozy textures like quilted jackets and knit sweaters.

Trend: Game Day

We’re not saying it’s the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce effect…but we’re not not saying it, either. Mix and match a sports jersey-inspired top with a ditsy floral maxi dress for a look that’ll take you from Sunday brunch to Sunday Night Football.

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