How to Document and Care for a Luxury Handbag Collection

Good documentation makes a luxury handbag collection easier to manage and can give a future buyer, insurer, authenticator, or repair provider clearer information about a bag's history. It cannot guarantee a particular resale price.

1. Keep proof of purchase

Save receipts, invoices, order confirmations, and relevant retailer documentation. Keep secure digital copies in case paper records are lost.

2. Record the basic details

Track the brand, model, size, color, material, purchase date, retailer, purchase price, and accessories that came with the bag. Avoid publicly posting serial numbers or other details that could facilitate fraud.

3. Photograph condition

Take dated photos of the exterior, interior, corners, handles, hardware, and existing wear. Repeat this after significant service or repair so the record reflects changes over time.

4. Keep authentication and service records

If you use an authentication service, brand service center, or repair professional, retain the documentation and record what was actually performed.

5. Track original accessories

Note whether you have the dust bag, box, straps, locks, keys, pouches, or other accessories associated with the bag.

6. Record how the bag is stored

You can note the storage location and products used, but avoid treating a particular humidity number, insert, or routine as proof that a bag has been preserved. Materials and finishes have different care requirements.

7. Keep resale expectations separate from storage claims

Secondary-market pricing can depend on condition, model, demand, rarity, provenance, color, age, included accessories, authenticity, and current market conditions. There is no reliable universal percentage showing how much a particular storage method, document, or Purse Pillow will increase resale value.

Where a Purse Pillow fits

A Purse Pillow provides soft interior support while a handbag rests between uses. It can help avoid relying on everyday objects for stuffing, but it does not guarantee prevention of wear, aging, creasing, or changes in future resale value.

Model-specific Fabrinique guides

For dedicated fits, see Speedy 25, 30 and 35, Keepall 45, 50, 55 and 60, Birkin 25, 30 and 35, and Kelly 25, 28 and 32.

For other handbags, use Find Your Bag for Fabrinique sizing guidance.