Across the auction world, fashion and accessories are commanding increasing attention, with several houses announcing live and online events that spotlight luxury handbags and couture. Among the most anticipated is Elmwood's upcoming Designer Handbags and Fashion auction slated for 2026. This sale will showcase a curated selection of high‑end designer pieces, featuring coveted Louis Vuitton handbags alongside offerings from other marquee houses such as Chanel, Gucci and Hermès. The emphasis on Louis Vuitton reflects a broader market trend: collectors and enthusiasts are gravitating toward iconic monogrammed leather goods, seeking both timeless style and investment potential.
Industry observers note that the rise of digital bidding platforms has expanded the reach of these specialty auctions, allowing global participants to vie for rare Louis Vuitton items without leaving their homes. Auctioneers are responding by enhancing catalogues with detailed provenance notes and high‑resolution imagery, ensuring buyers can assess condition and authenticity remotely. The growing appetite for Louis Vuitton accessories is also prompting houses to diversify their offerings, pairing handbags with complementary items like scarves, belts and limited‑edition travel pieces, thereby creating more comprehensive luxury packages.
While Elmwood's event stands out for its dedicated focus on designer handbags, the overall landscape is marked by a steady stream of fashion‑centric auctions that cater to a discerning clientele. These gatherings not only provide a marketplace for coveted Louis Vuitton pieces but also serve as cultural barometers, reflecting shifting tastes and the enduring allure of the brand's craftsmanship. As the 2026 auction approaches, anticipation builds among collectors eager to secure the next iconic Louis Vuitton treasure, underscoring the brand's continued dominance in the high‑end accessories arena.
Based on 13 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025
Eppli Haus is hosting a Präsenzauktion for Schmuck & Edelsteine on January 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM, followed by a Luxus- & Vintage-Uhren auction at 3:00 PM, both at Sporerstraße 8, 70173 Stuttgart. A Präsenzauktion for Designermode- & Accessoires will take place on January 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the same location.
Elmwood's Auctions is hosting a Designer Handbags and Fashion auction on January 8, 2026, featuring high-end designer handbags, accessories, and couture from brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Hermès.
David Zwirner regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, baby & kids. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Capsule Home regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, jewelry & watches. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Police Recovery & General Equipment and Jewelry auctions are scheduled for December 28, 2025, at 9:30 AM at 19757 92A Avenue, Langley, BC. A Collectables auction will take place on December 30, 2025, at 9:30 AM at 22652 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC. A Set Dec auction and a Restaurant Equipment auction are both set for January 7, 2026, at 9:30 AM. An Office Furniture & Equipment auction is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Unit 101 - 11539 136th St., Surrey, BC.
Reserve Stock Auctions is hosting the "End of The Year" Indulge Yourself in Fine Jewelry & Watches Live Auction on December 28, 2025. Rhoswens will present the Modern & Traditional Art Collection Live Auction on December 30, 2025. Antique Kingdom Inc. is holding the 2025 Last Day Antique Kingdom Auction on December 31, 2025. Block Auction House will conduct the New Year's 2026 Live Auction on January 1, 2026. Bid Global International Auctioneers LLC is offering the LIVE New Year's Day- Crème De La Crème of Diamonds Live Auction on January 1, 2026.
Reserve Stock Auctions is hosting the "End of The Year" Indulge Yourself in Fine Jewelry & Watches Live Auction on December 28, 2025. Rhoswens will present the Modern & Traditional Art Collection Live Auction on December 30, 2025. Antique Kingdom Inc. is holding the 2025 Last Day Antique Kingdom Auction Live Auction on December 31, 2025. Block Auction House will conduct the New Year's 2026 Live Auction on January 1, 2026. Bid Global International Auctioneers LLC is organizing the LIVE New Year's Day- Crème De La Crème of Diamonds Live Auction on January 1, 2026.
Curated Timepieces December auction runs from December 19 to December 28, 2025. Finnish Prints auction is scheduled from December 22 to December 30, 2025. The auction for European gold coins from the 1800s and 1900s takes place from December 22 to December 30, 2025. Colour Code – White auction is held from December 22 to December 29, 2025. Lotte Laserstein and Erich Wolfsfeld – a private collection auction occurs from December 23 to December 30, 2025. Linn Fernström's drypoint engravings and works on paper auction is from December 23 to December 30, 2025. Sculpture Now auction is scheduled from December 23 to December 30, 2025. Madeleine Pyk – a collection auction runs from December 23, 2025, to January 3, 2026. The Grand Manor auction is from December 30 to December 31, 2025.
Simon Charles Auctioneers & Valuers is hosting several auctions in the upcoming weeks. On December 26, 2025, there will be an "As Seen On TV Homeware and Electrical Auction" ending at 20:00, a "Wholesale and Job Lot Auction" ending at 20:30, a "Designer Furniture and Home Decoration Premium Members Auction" ending at 21:00, and a "Boxing Day White Goods and Kitchen Appliance Auction" also ending at 21:00. On December 27, 2025, the "Unprocessed Raw Returns and High Value Auction" will end at 18:00, followed by a "Designer Furniture and Home Decoration Auction" at 20:00, and a "Perfumes and Cosmetics Auction" at 21:00. On December 29, 2025, there will be another "As Seen On TV Homeware and Electrical Auction" ending at 20:00 and a "Designer Furniture and Home Decoration Auction" ending at 21:00. Finally, on December 30, 2025, the "Catalogue Returns Homeware and High Value Auction" will conclude at 20:00.
Richard Winterton Auctioneers is hosting The Late Michael Baggott Book Collection Sale from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026, with online bidding only. An Antique & Home Sale is scheduled for January 5, 2026, at the Lichfield Auction Centre, starting at 9:00 am with garden effects, tools, electricals, furniture, and furnishings, followed by jewellery, watches, coins, silver, pictures, ceramics, glass, and household miscellaneous items at 10:30 am.
Salcedo Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, fashion & accessories. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Hughes Postcards Auction House regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, electronics & gadgets. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Auction Ninjas regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, services. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
US Auction Online is hosting an auction featuring a variety of items including art, jewelry, coins, designer handbags, and rugs. Highlights include a 1.75ct Green Tourmaline and 0.18ctw Diamond Band Ring in 18K, a Chanel black lamb skin diamond quilting leather and chain shoulder bag, and a GIA certified 2.35 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring. Other notable items are a 1923 Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Coin – NGC MS64+, a Metallica James Hetfield Signed Custom Epiphone Graphics Guitar ACOA, and a Tom Hanks Signed Custom 1/1 Forrest Gump Epiphone Graphics Guitar ACOA. The auction also features a selection of Persian rugs, including a Handmade Persian Heriz 9.11x13.8 and a Silk & Wool Persian Nain Rug 9x12.
Goldfinch Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, fashion & accessories. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Carlsen Gallery regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, home & garden. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.