From Birkin Himalaya to Air Yeezy: eight foolproof fashion investments that are as good as gold
- Forget bonds, stocks and property – the fashion sector can be an investor’s dream if you know which timeless handbag and watch to buy
- Brand collaborations can also yield big returns for shoppers, such as Louis Vuitton’s collection with Supreme
From an investment standpoint, property, stocks, bonds and gold are not the only game in town. The fashion sector hosts some sure-fire investments – items that hold their resale value long after release and may, in some cases, rise sharply, stoking demand.
Moizant adds that the condition of the product, brand and model all influence the resale value, making broad resale generalisations impossible.
“Alternatively, at the other end of the spectrum, there are cult collaboration items,” she says, citing Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with Supreme. Combination products like that can yield big returns “if you’re able to cash in at the right time and place”.
Here are eight of the most promising fashion investments: handbags, watches, sneakers, jewellery and more that, with luck, may hold up reasonably well.
