Luxury

The Perfect Handbag for Your Summer Weekend Plans

By Halina Loft
Handbags and Accessories Online offers 91 extraordinary examples of the finest craftsmanship from Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. These bags are the perfect pair for your end-of-summer plans, and will carry you through the crisply-tempered season to come. All items are available for in-person inspection in New York City upon request. Please contact us to make an appointment. This online only auction closes on August 27th.

S ummer may be coming to an end, but the season isn't over just yet – there are still parties to be had, chilled flutes of Prosecco to be sipped and glorious weekends to be enjoyed. Whatever your plans may be, they surely call for a fitting outfit – one that's equal parts jubilant and functional, and sure to turn heads. We've gone ahead and chosen handbags from our Handbags and Accessories Online auction to match your social calendar. Enjoy at your leisure, and be sure to check out the other handbags on offer before the sale ends on 27 August. Bonne vivante!

For a Last Hurrah Summer Fête in Southampton

Hermès Beton Birkin 30cm of Togo Leather with Gold Hardware, A Year 2017, France. Estimate $14,000 – 16,000.

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This Beton colored Birkin is made from the highly-coveted togo leather; the material is light, but holds its shape well, making it ideal for larger bags. The bag features gold hardware and has tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys and double rolled handles. The interior is lined with Beton chevre, and has one zip pocket with an Hermès engraved zipper-pull and an open pocket on the opposite side.

For Seats Behind Home Plate to Watch the Yankees Play the A's

Hermès Baseball Bolide 45cm in Bleu de Malte Evercolor Leather with Palladium Hardware, A Year 2017, France. Estimate $9,000 – 11,000.

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The ideal bag for game day (and everyday, if you're passionate about the Great American Pastime). This limited edition Bolide handbag is in Bleu de Malte evercolor leather with white leather "Baseball" stitching and palladium hardware. The top has a zipper closure, a clochette and double rolled handles. The bottom rests on five feet, and the interior is lined with toile.

For a Pilgrimage to Park Güell, followed by Tapas at Tickets

Chanel Blue Metiérs d'Art Mosaic Embroidered Small Boy Bag of Lambskin Leather with Antiqued Gold Tone Hardware, Year 2015, Collection: 21-series, France. Estimate $4,000 – 5,000.

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From Chanel's Metiérs d'Art Brassiere Gabrielle collection, this rad Boy Bag combines a timeless silhouette with contemporary glitz. Formed in blue lambskin leather with hand-embroidered multicolor mosaics and antiqued gold tone hardware, the bag is sure to grab attention. The front flap features the Boy signature CC-logo push lock closure, and an adjustable antiqued gold tone chain link and light blue leather padded shoulder/crossbody strap. The interior is lined in light blue leather with an open pocket on the rear wall.

For a Spontaneous Trip to Iceland's Blue Lagoon

Hermès Bleu Du Nord Birkin 30cm of Epsom Leather with Palladium Hardware, D year 2019, France. Estimate $14,000 – 15,000.

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Gleðilegt sumarfrí, as they say in Iceland! This Birkin is in Bleu Du Nord epsom leather is the perfect carry-on for a last-minute trip the Land of Ice and Fire. With palladium hardware and tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys and double rolled handles, you'll be ready to travel in style. The interior is lined with Bleu Du Nord chevre and has one zip pocket with an Hermès engraved zipper pull and an open pocket on the opposite side.

For a Glamping Expedition in Big Sur

Louis Vuitton x Supreme Camouflage "Apollo" Nano Backpack of Canvas, Leather and Gold Tone Hardware, Collection: Louis Vuitton x Supreme FW 17', France. Estimate $1,000 – 1,200.

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Whoever says hiking has to be rustic has not experienced the serene experience known as glamping – and there's no better place to travel for luxurious nature than Big Sur, California. Bring this chic Louis Vuitton x Supreme Camouflage "Apollo" Nano Backpack along for the ride. A limited edition bag or belt charm, the camouflage canvas has a gold tone metal hook with lobster clasp closure at top for attaching to a bag or belt and two leather and nylon logo shoulder straps with faux closures. The interior is lined in black nylon fabric and has a single zipper closure in metallic army green and single zipper closure on the front pocket.

For a Girl's Weekend in Key West

Hermès Bi-color Kiwi and Lichen "Candy" Birkin 35cm of Epsom Leather with Palladium Hardware, Q Square Year 2013, France. Estimate $9,000 – 11,000.

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Key West has everything – a thriving arts scene, incredible desserts, historic homes. All that's missing is you. Gather your girls and travel with this Birkin from the "Candy" collection. The Kiwi epsom leather features Palladium Hardware and has tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys and double rolled handles. The interior is lined with Lichen chevre and has one zip pocket with an Hermès engraved pull and an open pocket on the opposite side.

For a Garden Party Upstate to Celebrate Tomato Season

Hermès Rouge Tomate and Capucine Garden Party 36cm of Canvas and Country Cowhide with Palladium Hardware, A Year 2017, France. Estimate $1,200 – 1,500.

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This Garden Party is in Rouge Tomate canvas and Capucine country cowhide is the perfect plus one to any late-summer party. The bag is complete with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, Clou de Selle snap closure and double rolled handles. The interior is lined with capucine canvas.

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