Christie’s and What Goes Around Comes Around Team Up for Landmark Luxury Accessories Auction

The joint auction is in celebration of WGACA’s 25th anniversary

Amanda Mull

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Aug 31, 2018

What Goes Around Comes Around has long been one of the most recognizable names in American vintage fashion, and its reputation is built on a carefully edited mix of designer handbags, rare accessories, and hard-to-find archival pieces. The company was founded in New York City in 1993, and since then, it’s expanded into an internationally known source for the finest in designer vintage fashion. Founded in New York City in 1993, the company has grown into a trusted destination for collectors and shoppers who value condition, provenance, and the thrill of discovering exceptional pieces from fashion history. To celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary, a selection of those very special pieces is going under the hammer in New York City next month, in collaboration with Christie’s.

The auction, which closes New York Fashion Week on September 18, includes over 200 lots that reflect WGACA’s and Christie’s deep understanding of and appreciation for handbag history. To mark its 25th anniversary, WGACA partnered with Christie’s for a luxury accessories auction in New York.

The sale is tightly edited to reflect the best of the best when it comes to the most collectible bags and accessories of the past, both recent and more distant. The sale brings together more than 200 lots that highlight the shared expertise of both houses, with a focus on collectible handbags and accessories that span recent collaborations and earlier vintage finds. In addition to handbags, the available pieces also include jewelry, silks, art objects, and more, all from the most respected designer accessory brands in the world and sourced by WGACA from the finest private collections.

Online bidding is open now, and you can browse the lots on the Christie’s website, or view them in person at the Christie’s gallery at 20 Rockefeller Center in New York City. The selection underscores how deeply the market values bags with strong design pedigree, limited production, and enduring appeal. The auction will take place on September 18 at 11am, also at Christie’s New York City flagship.

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Louis Vuitton Boxing Gloves, Punching Bag, Mat, and Case, Limited Edition, Designed By Karl Lagerfeld

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Hermès Birkin 35cm in Black and Fuchsia Porosus Crocodile

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Goyard Classic Steamer Trunk in Goyardine Canvas

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Chanel Small Classic Flap Bag in Shiny Blue Alligator

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Chanel Briefcase in Canvas and Calf Leather with Graffiti Details

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Chanel Ice Cube Evening Clutch, Limited Edition

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Hermès Picnic Kelly Bag in Natural Barénia Leather and Ossier, Limited Edition, 35cm

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Hermès So Black Birkin in Black Calf Box Leather, Limited Edition, 35cm

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Hermès Kelly in Shiny Natura Vert Céladon Alligator, Sellier, 32cm

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The lineup is especially notable for its range. That blue croc Chanel is TO DIE FOR.

That Chanel blue croc is the one I’d buy. Just GORGEOUS.

Among the highlights are Louis Vuitton pieces from major artist collaborations, including designs associated with Kusama, Murakami, and Sprouse, along with Goyard trunks and luggage, Hermès exotics and rarities, and limited-edition Chanel runway bags.

Nope. I checked. They are Yayoi. Right in the PB archive

yes.

The auction also extends beyond handbags to include jewelry, silks, and art objects, creating a broader picture of luxury collecting that reflects WGACA’s sourcing expertise and Christie’s curatorial approach.

I’m cracking up right now!!!

What makes the sale compelling is its balance of wearability and display value. Such a cool bag though!

Hahaha! the picnic kelly is my favorite

Some pieces would fit naturally into a modern wardrobe, while others are more suited to a collector’s shelf or showroom.

Who needs a down payment on a house when you can have Louis Vuitton boxing gloves and punching bag?

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Online bidding is available, and the lots can be viewed at Christie’s New York gallery at 20 Rockefeller Center before the sale.

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The auction is timed to close New York Fashion Week, reinforcing its place within the broader conversation about luxury, style, and collectability.

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