First off, Loewe itself? Madrileño leather-making royalty, basically. Handcrafting the softest purses for actual Spanish royalty, that’s not something to sneeze at, y’know? So, when you’re talking *vintage* Loewe, you’re talking about a piece of that history, that craftsmanship. Kinda cool, right?
I’ve been snooping around online, and eBay’s got a ton of stuff. “Best deals for Vintage Loewe Bag” blares the headline. Always gotta be careful on eBay, though, gotta make sure it’s legit. Seen a few “Authentic LOEWE Leather Bag” listings that… well, let’s just say the photos looked a little *too* good for something supposedly antique.
Then there’s Etsy, of course. That’s where you find the “unique or custom, handmade pieces” – or at least, that’s the *idea*. I saw one listing for a “Luxury LOEWE Hand Purse/ Antique Front Loewe Logo shoulder Bag/ Vintage Retro Loewe Bag” and it was a *mouthful*. And, like, $259? Is that a good deal? I honestly have no clue. I mean, it *says* it’s on sale, but are we really trusting the sale price on a vintage bag on Etsy? Hmmm.
The Amazona. Oh god, the Amazona. Is it *the* vintage Loewe bag? I think it might be. Or maybe I’m just obsessed because I saw one on, like, a celebrity’s Instagram and now I *need* it. You know how it is.
Now, if you’re serious, serious about getting a *real* vintage Loewe, you gotta hit up the consignment places. The RealReal boasts “up to 90% off,” which, okay, that sounds amazing. But let’s be real, that’s probably on something that nobody wants, that’s in terrible condition. Still, worth a look, right? They authenticate everything, which is a major plus because, again, fakes are *everywhere*.
And the Puzzle bag. I’m not sure how the Puzzle bag fits into the vintage conversation, exactly. It’s a modern icon, for sure, but will it *become* a coveted vintage piece? I guess only time will tell. I mean, some of them *look* vintage-y, with the worn leather and stuff. Maybe that’s the vibe they’re going for? Who knows.
