The Hottest Bags from the Christie's Online Auction

It’s that time of year again. The time when we don’t have to conjure up our ideal Birkins, Kellys and Constances, hoping that we may be extra lucky the next time we set foot in an Hermès boutique. The time when Hermès bags of all sorts (and Chanel, Louis Vuitton, etc.) are laid out in rows before us, colorful as candy as we scroll through our screens. “Will Hermès grant my wish?” ceases to be the main question passing through our lips. Instead, it’s “Could this be the winning bid?” That’s right, the Christie’s Handbags & Accessories Online Auction is here.

We’re delighted to partner with Christie’s again for their online sale, running from May 28th to June 14th. We’ve had a look at the auction, with over 260 pieces, and we have to stay the bags are stunning—full of color (and neutrals for those who shy away from it), perfect for summer, and loads of fun. Have a look at our favorites below—we’re sure some will surprise you—and don’t forget to register to bid online here.

Mini Madness

Madness indeed. There’s no better way to describe the craze that’s swept the handbag world. In the past five years, mini bags have taken hold of us, capturing our hearts and wallets. PurseBop herself is not immune: in fact, her two most recent reveals have been minis, one Chanel and one Hermès. Minis, we’ve learned over time, are simply irresistible.

When it comes to Hermès especially, this trend isn’t going anywhere. (For our take, read: Five Reasons the Hermes Mini Trend is Here to Stay) And Christie’s has their finger firmly on the pulse. As the new sale attests, minis are in high demand.

That said, “mini” is a broad term, even in the world of Hermès. There are mini Bs and Ks—and of course the adorable Quelle Idole—ranging from neutral togo to pop-of-color exotic. To embrace all that the term “mini” encompasses, here are our five mini picks from the auction, each one distinct from its companions.

A Limited Edition Multicolour Swift Leather One Two Three & Away We Go Birkin 25 with Palladium Hardware By Nigel Peake

A Limited Edition Black Gulliver Leather Quelle Idole with Palladium Hardware

A Gris Tourterelle Togo Leather Birkin 25 with Rose Gold Hardware

A Matte Bougainvillier Alligator Birkin 25 with Palladium Hardware

A MAGNOLIA EPSOM LEATHER MINI KELLY 20 II WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE

Who Said Fashionistas Can't Be Sporty?

We may be bagaholics, but that doesn’t mean we spend our days in four-inch heels and lace dresses. We love sports (and sportswear…) just as much as anybody else. (Remember those fun Chanel surfboards and skateboards we wrote about recently?)

Maybe your style is downtown, ready-to-hop-on-a-skateboard chic, or perhaps it’s more casually-riding-my-bike-from-my-killer-job. Whatever the case, why not dress the part, with Hermès and LV accessories to match? These picks may not be bags in any real sense, but they are crafted by our favorite bag makers, and we wouldn’t say no to that.

A Vosges Maple Boucleries Modernes Short Board

A Le Flâneur d’Hermès Bicycle

A Monogram PVC Prism Bandouliere Keepall 50 with Lucite Hardware By Virgil Abloh

A Jeux d’Animaux Paddle Ball Set & “Sporting Life” Wood & Leather Jump Rope

A Red & White Leather Bomber Jacket By Supreme

Got the Blues?

Both calming and invigorating, blue is one of our favorite bag colors. And Hermès has no small part to play in that. The brand keeps coming up with more blues to add to its repertoire, from icy blue-grays to deep sea hues. In the Hermès color range, blue’s versatility is remarkable: it can be something close to a neutral, or as bright a pop of color as geranium or jaune.

Blues especially pop on exotics, so when it comes to blue bags in the sale we’ve made sure to single out a couple bags with ostrich and alligator. If you’re looking to branch out your collection into colors, one of these bags may just be the place to start.

A Custom Bleu Hydra & Bleu Paon Chevre Leather Birkin 30 with Brushed Gold Hardware

A Bleu Paradis Clémence Leather Ghillies Birkin 30 with Palladium Hardware

A Bleu Paradis Epsom Leather Sellier Kelly 32 with Gold Hardware

A Bleuet Ostrich Mini Kelly 20 II with Gold Hardware

A Limited Edition Bleu Encre, Bleu Zellige, Vert Cyprès & Bleu Nuit, Shiny Alligator & Niloticus Lizard “Au Bout du Monde” Constance 24 with Palladium Hardware

That "Other" Hermès Bag

Birkins and Kellys, Kellys and Birkins. To those in the know, these Hermès beauties are on par with one another. But to those less well-versed in the bag world, the Kelly is the “other” Hermès bag. (Hence why, in the past, we’ve called it an “Anti-It Bag.”)

To that we say: let the Kelly be our (big) secret. In the eyes of PurseBop, nothing makes K less special than B. And one thing we adore about Christie’s is how their sales highlight the spotlight Hermès has shined on this bag over the years, creating special limited edition versions, such as the Picnic Kelly and Kellygraphie Kelly (both below). These rare finds are unbelievably exciting for us to spot, not only for the potential to bid on them, but also to show us Hermès’ great range even just among its two most famous bags.

A Limited Edition Capucine, Bleu Obscur & Ambre Epsom Leather Lettre M Kellygraphie Kelly 28 with Palladium Hardware

A Raisin Epsom Leather Retourné Kelly 25 with Gold Hardware

A Limited Edition Naturel Barénia Leather & Osier Picnic Kelly 35 with Palladium Hardware

A Custom Rose Sakura & Rouge Garance Chevre Leather Sellier Kelly 28 with Gold Hardware

A Limited Edition Bleu Saphir Swift Leather & Toile Berline Sellier Kelly 32 with Palladium Hardware

Are there any bags you’re especially excited to see in this auction? Have a look through the whole sale, and tell us about any other bags that may have caught your eye. At the very least, the eye candy is unbeatable, and you’d be hard-pressed not to find some serious collection inspiration.

Register to bid for the Christie’s Handbags & Accessories Online Sale here.

Love, PurseBop
XO