LIFESTYLE 69
THE LIMITED EDITION AND COLLECTIBLE ATTRACTION
From limited edition Hermès Birkin bags and rare single malt whiskies to original artworks from bright and emerging artists, luxury gifts are increasingly chosen for their potential to appreciate in value. Collectors and investors alike are now curating gifts that align with their long term financial and aesthetic aspirations.
Birkin bags in particular are a well-documented investment, and their value is much higher than its sticker price of around $ 12,000. The value of a Hermès bag can increase dramatically over time, with the secondhand market driving this as the resale market offers shoppers more options than the Hermès store, where customers are allowed one quota bag per year, and rarely get to choose the exact model they want.
Katrina adds:“ Items like vintage Louis Vuitton trunks, first edition artist prints, and bespoke jewellery with investment worthy stones aren’ t just luxury, they’ re a legacy gift wrapped. We’ ve sourced pink Argyle diamonds, original drawings by Picasso, and discontinued Goyard styles for clients who were gifting but also quietly collecting.”
Auction houses and platforms such as Sotheby’ s and Christie’ s have amplified this trend as well as showcasing‘ giftable’ objects that double up as sound investments. Auctions have included fine watches to mid-century furniture, with these pieces reflecting a broader movement toward mindful wealth building through luxury.
BUILDING ASSETS IN ART
One of the biggest shifts in luxury gifting is the growing appreciation for art as both a sentimental gesture and an investment.
Aleksa, who is also a respected art advisor and collector, said:“ The beauty of gifting art is that it lives on. It becomes part of someone’ s home and their story as well as being their estate and something they can pass on.”
As art increasingly speaks to identity, taste, and time, it stands out as a deeply personal yet intelligent gifting choice. Art continues to be one of the main paths for collectors and investors, and now gifting pieces comes with a touch of personal thought as well as building wealth through a portfolio of assets.
ISSUE 70 2025 THE ART OF LUXURY