High‑End Fashion Auctions Heat Up From Holiday Deals to New Year Luxury

The first fashion auction on the calendar arrives on December 28, 2025, when Wellers Auctions stages a live‑online sale sourced from a major London department store. Bidders can expect a curated mix of runway‑ready clothing, designer shoes and premium accessories, all cleared in a single day to make room for new seasonal stock. The event underscores a growing trend of retailers turning excess inventory into quick‑turn revenue streams while offering shoppers rare access to brand‑name pieces at competitive prices.

Just days later, the New Year’s Day auction hosted by DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions, 2026 raises the stakes with a luxury‑focused fashion lineup. Highlighting iconic houses such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Hermès, the sale showcases a spectrum of high‑end handbags, couture dresses, tailored outerwear and statement accessories. Organisers market the event as a “spectacular” opportunity for collectors and style enthusiasts to acquire runway‑level items that rarely appear on the secondary market.

Later in 2026, Elmwood’s Auctions adds another marquee fashion offering with its Designer Handbags and Fashion auction. Though the exact closing date is not disclosed, the catalogue promises an extensive selection of premium handbags, limited‑edition sneakers and seasonal apparel from top designers, reinforcing the momentum of specialty fashion sales throughout the year.

Beyond these headline events, several auction houses—including Turner & Sons, Showplace Auctions & Retail, and Hill Auction Gallery—continue to run regular fashion and accessories auctions, often blending live and online formats to broaden participation. The overall picture reveals a vibrant secondary‑market ecosystem where high‑end fashion items are increasingly commodified, seasonal clear‑outs are transformed into curated sales, and digital platforms enable global bidding. Collectors, resellers and casual buyers alike are benefitting from this surge of accessible luxury, making fashion auctions a key fixture of the post‑holiday retail landscape.

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December 26, 2025 —

Gardner Galleries is hosting an auction featuring exceptional antique and vintage glass from the estate collection of Wayne "Bud" & Lola Moore, with bidding opening on December 26, 2025. Another auction starting the same day includes fine furnishings, decorative arts, and collectibles, showcasing MCM furnishings, antique and modern pieces, sterling silver, and more. The rare books from the Gary Prouk estate are currently available for bidding, featuring first editions and signed copies. The vast collections of Gary Prouk, including unique items and signed books, are also open for bidding. Additionally, a January art session will feature Canadian and international artworks, Inuit carvings, and art books. All auctions are held at 407 Hamilton Road, London, Ontario N5Z 1R8, with a 20% buyer's premium and applicable taxes.

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