Luxury’s next big thing might already have had its moment.
Fashionphile’s 2026 Ultra-Luxury Resale Report points to a growing appetite for the archive, with searches for vintage pieces rising 112 percent year over year. Several once-familiar handbags returned with higher prices, too: Saint Laurent’s Mombasa saw its average sale price climb 291 percent, while the Fendi Spy’s average resale value increased 127 percent.
“Many of us are in a shameless love affair with pre-loved fashion, flaunting our finds and how we found them,” the report reads. “But shopping secondhand was not always a bragging right.” Fashionphile
The annual report tracks the brands, accessories and cultural trends shaping activity at the pre-owned luxury retailer. Unless otherwise noted, its year-over-year comparisons cover January through July 2026 against the same period in 2025.
“Resale demand showed just how much people wanted the originals,” the report reads.
Fashionphile linked the Mombasa’s resurgence to Anthony Vaccarello’s runway nod to Tom Ford’s horn-handled 2001 design, reporting that the number sold tripled. Searches for Bottega Veneta’s Veneta Hobo, meanwhile, rose 146 percent following its February re-release. Gucci’s Horsebit Clutch, another Ford-era design, recorded a 95 percent increase in searches and an 8.42 percent rise in average sale price.
The nostalgia extended beyond individual revivals. Searches for monogram denim climbed 1,026 percent, while those for the Chloé Paddington rose 610 percent. The retailer also tracked renewed interest in the accessories of 2016, with searches for the Loewe Puzzle up 300 percent and the Gucci Dionysus up 400 percent.
New designs were drawing attention, too.
Chanel topped Fashionphile’s most-searched brands, followed by Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci and Goyard. The retailer attributed Chanel’s lead to demand for Matthieu Blazy’s designs. It said it paid sellers 13 percent above retail for the Chanel Souplissimo and 15 percent above retail for the Urban Essential.
Louis Vuitton remained the most-shopped and most-sold brand. Its Speedy was the top-shopped bag for the second consecutive year, followed by the Chanel Double Flap and Prada Re-Edition 2005. Goyard’s Saint Louis entered the top 10 at No. 7.
Beyond the familiar leaders, Chrome Hearts searches climbed 372 percent, while Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta each recorded increases of 145 percent.
Brand preferences also varied by age. Gen Z favored Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Fendi, while millennials gravitated toward Gucci, Dior and Saint Laurent. Gen X’s top three were Bottega Veneta, Hermès and Celine; baby boomers favored Tiffany, Balenciaga and Goyard.
Handbags weren’t the only draw. Searches for ballet flats rose 751 percent, while searches for thong sandals increased about 487 percent. Men’s bag searches grew 166 percent and silk scarf searches climbed 369 percent, which Fashionphile tied to shoppers styling scarves as tops and handbags.
The appetite for jewelry, meanwhile, extended beyond recognizable names.
“Florals for spring? Not on our watch. Molly Rogers, costume designer of The Devil Wears Prada 2, partnered with us for the third year in a row,” the report reads. “This time, it was to source handbags for her recent project and curate a devilish edit of her favorite picks inspired by her work on the film.” Fashionphile
Searches for unbranded jewelry rose 233 percent, while tennis jewelry searches increased 104 percent. Fashionphile attributed the interest in its Parker & West estate fine jewelry collection to shoppers seeking “fine craftsmanship without the brand-name markup.” Van Cleef & Arpels’ Vintage Alhambra topped the bracelet ranking, while the Cartier Love wedding band led rings.
For 2027, the retailer forecasts two directions: “Miami Nice,” an ’80s-inspired mix of glossy vinyl, nylon and flashy jewelry, and “Haute Hippie,” with fringe, florals and relaxed styling. Its predicted palette includes white, orange, turquoise and pink.
“Think fringe, florals, and a fancy handbag like the Hermes Kelly,” the report reads.