If you’ve never heard of The RealReal, you’re really really missing out! The RealReal is a consignment store with locations to shop, and drop off consignment items. However The RealReal is definitely more known for being a huge e-commerce consignment site that sells authentic designer items. Not only can you save some serious money on designer pieces when shopping at The RealReal, but you can also find some unique vintage finds. Even better, you may even stumble across coveted items that are sold out every where else.
To give you an idea of what can be found on this site, keep reading to find out 10 of the best designer finds on The RealReal, all for under $500!
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When it comes to designer handbags, one thing we know for certain is that they are expensive.
For a lot of people, it’s hard to justify dropping four digits or more on a handbag that might go out of style in the next few years or even months. But after watching how much care and precision goes into making a luxury brand’s most coveted bags, you might be singing a different tune.
Below, you’ll see how five different fashion houses create some of the most popular bags of the moment. And who knows, it might even be all the convincing you need to bite the bullet and splurge on a designer bag — after all, some experts are saying that its the smartest investment you can make right now.
Hermès Kelly Bag
One of the French fashion house’s most famous bags, the Kelly was actually created back in 1930. However, it didn’t get its name until 1956 when Hollywood starlet Grace Kelly used the bag to hide her baby bump and caused a frenzy with fans. According to Spotted Fashion, prices for the Kelly bag range between $7,250 and $11,800 U.S., however, rare makes can be found online for upwards of $95,915 CAD. Each bag takes 20-25 hours of work by a single artisan to make, so there’s a lot of love and care that goes into this pricey bag.
Dior Saddle Bag
In the past few seasons, the Dior Saddle Bag has made a major comeback thanks to the fashion community’s love for the ’90s and ’00s. In recent times, it’s been spotted on celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Kendall Jenner, and more. The classic sized saddle bag ranges between $2,950 and $6,900 CAD.
Gucci Soft Stirrup Bag
Seen on celebrities like Selma Hayek, Naomi Watts, Pippa Middleton, and Rachel Zoe, the Gucci Soft Stirrup Bag may no longer be sold in stores, but it’s certainly had its moments. As one of the more affordable handbags on this list, the Soft Stirrup can be found on Tradesy for between $500 and $1500 U.S.
Chanel Gabrielle, Boy, and Classic Bag
For handbag collectors, Chanel is one of the most iconic and coveted brands. Along with Hermès, Chanel’s classic styles retain value — in fact, experts say certain handbags are actually a smart investment. And it’s easy to see why some handbags are more valuable than others after watching these videos. So much precision, detail, and care goes into Chanel’s collection of handbags.
Fendi Peekaboo Bag
Another luxury brand have to a major moment right now is Fendi. Thanks to logomania (and a little help from the Kardashians), the brand is back on everyone’s most wanted list. If you’re looking for something a little more timeless than the brand’s ever-popular Baguette Bag, Fendi’s Peekaboo Bag is the one you want to splurge on. Available is four different sizes — mini, XS, regular, and X-lite regular — the bag ranges between $3,750 and $5,700 CAD.
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If you’ve noticed several high-profile and ’90s brands making a comeback, you’re not wrong! Thanks to Logomania and Instagram’s “IT” girls, labels like Fendi, Champion, and even Crocs are wooing us into loving them again. For anyone with doubt, just look how well it worked out for Calvin Klein, Puma, and Adidas. Maybe it’s our image-driven society, but nowadays if you have designer “something”, you’re going to want to flaunt it (most likely in a snap).
Take a look at 8 brands making a comeback to the limelight below.
Tommy Hilfiger
Instagram/ @tommyhilfiger
Thanks to huge stars like Gigi Hadid wearing Tommy Hilfiger, and other influencers starring in campaigns, the brand is back, and with a fresh look. While it’s not the Tommy we once knew and wore in grade school, the new aesthetic is an elevated take on logomania – gotta love that red, blue, and white. Not to mention their leap into logo-hewn intimates, fueling the same fire as Calvin Klein.
Fila
Instagram/ @filausa
Fila hasn’t missed the rise of the chunky sneaker or branded hoodie, making sure to appease to the masses with their own version of the trend. After popular streetwear brand Supreme started partnering with high-fashion designers like Louis Vuitton, we saw a whole new demand for more affordable streetwear options. Fila definitely falls within that category and is well on its way to being up there in popularity with Adidas.
Fendi
Instagram/ @fendi
After Kim Kardashian or Kylie Jenner give you their blessings, there’s only one way to go, and it’s up. The Fendi logo was basically seen everywhere after some of the Kardashian-Jenner clan (including Stormi) sported it in multiple photos on their Instagrams. Since then, creative director of Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld, has made sure that the brown logo is just about the only thing we see on Instagram and street style pics.
Coach
Instagram/ @coach
If you didn’t have a Coach wristlet in the ’00s then you weren’t living. While the brand was crazy popular back in the day, they faded into the shadows up until recently. The label totally rebranded: less focus on wristlets, and more focus on a new look that included Selena Gomez. This perhaps has been one of the biggest comebacks to watch, as Coach seemingly reasserted itself as more high-end than it was before.
Kappa
Instagram/ @kappa_official
Kappa is another ’90s streetwear brand that is trying to make a come back; emphasis on track suits! Sometimes it’s better to stick to your guns and do what you know, like in the case of Kappa and their now modernized matching track tops and bottoms. It will be interesting to see if they can differentiate enough from other brands like Adidas and Champion, who have already made a very strong presence amongst celebrities and influencers.
Champion
Instagram/ @champion
Similar to Supreme and Louis Vuitton, Champion is another brand who partnered with a high-profile designer label – this time Vetement. The exclusive collection definitely caused a stir with celebs like Cardi B who was photographed wearing it. No doubt faithful streetwear followers scrambled to get their hands on the collab, also doing good things for the brand’s regular duds and status.
Guess
Instagram/ @guess
Celebrities like JLo and ASAP Rocky came to the rescue of Guess, when they starred in the brand’s reboot. This and the increased popularity and sightings of the brand on Instagram slowly reminded us of how much we used to love their jeans (#amiright?). After the much needed update, everyone wants to get their hands on a pair, as well as one of their tees because no one can resist another branded t-shirt.
Crocs
Instagram/ @mon1ka.brand
No word of a lie, but Crocs are actually making an under the radar comeback. The comfy, but horribly awkward looking slides were super popular when we were younger, but no one could have predicted that they’d be so cool. Case in point: the collaboration Crocs did with runway designer Christopher Kane, and then later Balenciaga. The fugly shoe cost $850 US, however still flew off the shelves, evidently becoming one of the hottest fads of the 2018. I wouldn’t be surprised if Crocs made another headlining appearance in 2019.
Featured image: Instagram/ @filausa
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When it comes to searching fashion, Lyst is the go-to. And we’re not the only ones who think so.
The LVMH-backed fashion discovery platform saw 80 million shoppers from 120 countries on the website this year. In the past 12 months, Lyst tracked more than 100 million searches, which involved over 5 million products and 12,000 brands. Through their research, they were able to determine 2018’s hottest trends, Instagram brands, influencers, and logos.
Each category had interesting findings.
Serena Williams was an unexpected fashion influencer.
According to Lyst, her US Open Off-White x Nike outfit caused a spike in demand for black tennis outfits. Not so surprisingly, Kim Kardashian and her sister Kylie nabbed the top two spots for fashion-inspiring celebrities.
In terms of trends, “Dad” fashion saw a 439% spike in searches from the year prior. It was joined by trends like meme fashion, western cowboy, sports luxe, 90s/00s, neon, plastic, artsy, pre-Raphaelite prairie, and sustainability.
As we wrap up the year, perhaps the most interesting category is 2018’s most popular brand logos.
Logos were all the rage in 2018, and Lyst was able to capture the most-searched. Take a peek at which ones were on the top of shoppers’ minds, as well as what Lyst has to say about their popularity below.
10. Cèline
Instagram/@ilivanilli
“The new Celine under Hedi Slimane came with one controversial difference – the loss of the è accent in the logo. Searches for Philo-era Celine logo pieces immediately spiked on re-sale sites, especially the logo plastic grocery bag and the ‘Classic’ leather tote.”
9. Louis Vuitton
Instagram/@patricialehmann
“The classic LV monogram logo remains on the most wanted luxury motifs worldwide. Bags, wallets, and belts in the brown on brown monogram are consistently searched for by shoppers from all over the world, across both new and pre-owned pieces.”
8. Versace
Instagram/@versace
“Demand for the Vintage Logomania sandals and Logo Tribute slides meant searches for Versace footwear increased 59% year on year. Men’s and women’s jewelry featuring the iconic Medusa head logo was popular over the summer.”
7. Kappa
Instagram/@stefneyv
“From slides to track jackets, views of products featuring the Kappa logo were up 51% year on year.”
6. Gucci
Instagram/@lradwell
“The most wanted logo T-shirt of 2017, Gucci’s popularity continued into 2018. Their logo belt was the hottest product of 2018, and other goods emblazoned with Gucci (and Guccy) continue to drive millions of searches every month.”
5. Fendi
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“The FF ‘Zucca’ monogram was catapulted back into the spotlight in February when Kim Kardashian posted a photo of her wearing Fendi logoed tights along with a Fendi logoed shirt. Searches for Fendi logo pieces are up 70% year on year, across new and pre-owned luxury retailers.”
4. Prada
Instagram/@whatevbb
“As demand for the iconic Prada nylon accessories grew this year, searches for all Prada logo products — from pool slides to socks — increased worldwide.”
3. Fila
Instagram/@filausa
“2018 was a huge comeback year for the Italian sportswear giant. From logo emblazoned teddy coats to T-shirts, items with the Fila logo were viewed once every six seconds in May. A collaboration with Fendi gave the Fila logo further fashion kudos.”
2. Champion
Instagram/@sincerlyestherxo
“A series of collaborations with the likes of BEAMS, Beauty & Youth, Timberland, and End have kept the Champion logo front of mind for consumers, who are also searching for classic Champion logo pieces. From kimonos to fanny packs, the Champion logo was everywhere this year, search for more than 3,000 times a month.”
1. Supreme
Instagram/@aripetrou
“Supreme’s iconic red box logo is fashion’s hottest status symbol. From the +1000% search frenzy when sell-out collaborations launch, to the sky-high resale value of Supreme branded pieces, Supreme’s logo was the most wanted of 2018.”
Featured image: Instagram/@jenniferxlauren
Gucci! Fendi! Versace! Wearing flashy logos has been out of style since the late 90’s, when the rise of knockoffs eventually thrusted the trend into “tacky” status. However, logos have recently been making a huge comeback on the runways, and fashion-lovers are super excited about sporting this trend again. In honour of logomania’s triumphant return, we’ve put together a list of 11 must-have pieces for you to wear this Spring.
Gucci White Logo Print T-Shirt & Red GG Marmont 2.0 Belt Bag
Image: SSENSE
If there’s one brand we can thank for making logos cool again, it’s Gucci. This white logo tee and red belt bag are serious #OOTD goals.
Buy it: Gucci White Logo Print T-Shirt, $940, at SSENSE & Gucci Red GG Marmont 2.0 Belt Bag, $1310, at SSENSE
Gucci 54mm Square Sunglasses
Image: Nordstrom
With the gold “GG” emblem on these sparkly sunnies, there’s no mistaking them for anything but Gucci.
Buy it: Gucci 54mm Square Sunglasses, $528.47, at Nordstrom
Gucci Leather Belt With Double G Buckle
Image: Farfetch
When you’re spending hundreds of dollars on a belt, wouldn’t you want people to know who it’s by? Thankfully, this belt by Gucci does the work for you. FYI it’s also a great investment piece, as it can make your entire outfit look expensive af (even if it’s not).
Buy it: Gucci Leather Belt With Double G Buckle, $610, at Farfetch
Fendi Small Kan I Bag
Image: Farfetch
With celebs like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian wearing it head-to-toe, Fendi’s logo has made a serious comeback as of late. We love this bag’s multicoloured take on the signature intertwining “F”s.
Buy it: Fendi Small Kan I Bag, $3,300, at Farfetch
Zara Capsule Collection T-Shirt With Printed Logo
Image: Zara
Zara is not a brand whose logo you would necessarily think of wearing, however, the monochromatic logo-print on this tee just works.
Buy it: Zara Capsule Collection T-Shirt With Printed Logo, $19.90, at Zara
Kenzo Logo Espadrilles
Image: Farfetch
We love how these logo-ed baby pink espadrilles by Kenzo are super cute and trendy without being too in your face. How perfect would these look worn with a white tee and jeans?
Buy it: Kenzo Logo Espadrilles, $325, at Farfetch
Adidas Originals track jacket
Image: Farfetch
Why wear just one trend when you can wear two? This track jacket by Adidas combines logomania with athleisure (another trend we’re obsessed with).
Buy it: Adidas Originals Track Jacket, $192, at Farfetch
Tommy Jeans Collegiate Crew-Neck Sweatshirt
Image: Urban Outfitters
Is there anything more 90’s than Tommy Hilfiger? This logo-ed “Tommy Jeans” sweatshirt brings back so many feels from the decade.
Buy it: Tommy Jeans Collegiate Crew-Neck Sweatshirt, $109, at Urban Outfitters
Calvin Klein Jeans Logo T-Shirt
Image: Asos
Speaking of 90’s fashion brands, this baby blue t-shirt by Calvin Klein really hits the spot for us. Clicking “add to cart” asap.
Buy it: Calvin Klein Jeans Logo T-Shirt, $93.74, at Asos
MSGM Logo Multi Strap Slipper Slides
Image: Shopbop
Why wear your heart on your sleeve when you can wear your favourite fashion logo on your feet? These cool MSGM slides are the epitome of logomania done right.
Buy it: MSGM Logo Multi Strap Slipper Slides, $430.80, at Shopbop
Balmain Black Logo T-Shirt
Image: SSENSE
While $320 may seem super expensive for just a t-shirt, $320 for anything Balmain is pretty much a steal. This black logo t-shirt with gold buttons on the shoulder is chic af, and we’re obsessed.
Buy it: Balmain Black Logo T-Shirt, $320, at SSENSE
Would you wear the 90’s logo trend this season? Let us know in the comments!
Featured Image: Instagram/@Fendi
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