Research
Original analytical reports from the Bagonomics data team. Each piece is generated from frozen data snapshots — quarterly index reports, brand state briefs, and variant deep-dives — and is cite-ready for journalists, analysts, and researchers.
Brand strategy
All 2 →- Brand strategy· 2026-06-25545 words
June 25, 2026: the Chanel business model and where the secondary signals fit
This is the daily brand-strategy slot. Today's focus is **Chanel**. The piece frames the house's published pricing and distribution strategy and then sets it against the cross-variant data we have in our universe — median-of-medians, sample depth, and the structural footprint that emerges. Across 32 tracked variants with current data, the median-of-medians reads $7,603 on aggregate sample 4,196.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-25 - Brand strategy· 2026-06-11545 words
June 11, 2026: the Chanel business model and where the secondary signals fit
This is the daily brand-strategy slot. Today's focus is **Chanel**. The piece frames the house's published pricing and distribution strategy and then sets it against the cross-variant data we have in our universe — median-of-medians, sample depth, and the structural footprint that emerges. Across 32 tracked variants with current data, the median-of-medians reads $7,603 on aggregate sample 4,196.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-11
Cross-asset
All 2 →- Cross-asset· 2026-06-24391 words
Bag Market Index vs gold, S&P 500, and CPI — June 24, 2026
This cross-asset comparison places the Bag Market Index alongside long-run annualized returns for gold, the S&P 500, and US CPI inflation. On a trailing 3-year CAGR of -17.1%, the Bag Market Index trails the long-run inflation rate.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-24 - Cross-asset· 2026-06-10391 words
Cross-asset, June 10, 2026: how Bag Market Index stacks up against equities, gold, inflation
This cross-asset comparison places the Bag Market Index alongside long-run annualized returns for gold, the S&P 500, and US CPI inflation. On a trailing 3-year CAGR of -1.2%, the Bag Market Index trails the long-run inflation rate.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-10
Index deep-dive
All 1 →Size comparison
All 2 →- Size comparison· 2026-06-20343 words
Birkin 30 vs 35 — June 20, 2026
This daily comparison places the Hermès Birkin 30 Togo Noir (Black) Palladium Hardware side-by-side with the Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Noir (Black) Palladium Hardware. The 30 clears the secondary at a 90-day median of $26,424 (sample 185); the 35 prints $22,394 (147 sample). The size-to-size spread runs -15.3%.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-20 - Size comparison· 2026-06-06375 words
Lady Dior small vs medium — June 6, 2026
This daily comparison places the Christian Dior Lady Dior small Cannage Lambskin Black Gold Hardware side-by-side with the Christian Dior Lady Dior medium Cannage Lambskin Black Gold Hardware. The small clears the secondary at a 90-day median of $5,185 (sample 81); the medium prints $5,318 (131 sample). The size-to-size spread runs +2.6%.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-06
Brand pulse
All 1 →Methodology note
All 1 →Premium watch
All 1 →Cohort analysis
All 1 →Discontinuation watch
All 1 →Regional retail spread
All 1 →Model retrospective
All 1 →Hardware × color spotlight
All 1 →Material spotlight
All 1 →Variant deep-dive
All 7 →- Variant deep-dive· 2026-06778 words
Christian Dior Lady Dior medium Cannage Lambskin Black Gold Hardware: -18.2% premium to US retail at $5,318 median
This deep-dive examines the secondary-market behavior of the Christian Dior Lady Dior medium Cannage Lambskin Black Gold Hardware, which trades at a 90-day median of $5,318 (IQR $4,813–$5,823; sample 131). At a US retail of $6,500, premium-to-retail stands at -18.2%. Three-year compound annual growth on the median price is +1.6%. Year-over-year the median moved up incrementally 1.5%.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Variant deep-dive· 2026-06766 words
Louis Vuitton Capucines BB Taurillon Noir (Black) Gold Hardware deep-dive: $5,606 median, 174 sales sample
This deep-dive examines the secondary-market behavior of the Louis Vuitton Capucines BB Taurillon Noir (Black) Gold Hardware, which trades at a 90-day median of $5,606 (IQR $5,073–$6,139; sample 174). At a US retail of $5,800, premium-to-retail stands at -3.3%. Three-year compound annual growth on the median price is -1.1%. Year-over-year the median edged higher 2.6%.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Variant deep-dive· 2026-06951 words
Inside the Chanel Classic Flap medium Caviar Black Gold Hardware secondary market: $8,964 median
This deep-dive examines the secondary-market behavior of the Chanel Classic Flap medium Caviar Black Gold Hardware, which trades at a 90-day median of $8,964 (IQR $8,197–$9,730; sample 195). At a US retail of $12,200, premium-to-retail stands at -26.5%. Three-year compound annual growth on the median price is -5.1%. Year-over-year the median fell back -8.4%. Public auction comparables from the trailing 24 months: 7 lots.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Variant deep-dive· 2026-06936 words
Hermès Kelly 28 Togo Étoupe Palladium Hardware: $22,972 median on 87 90-day sample
This deep-dive examines the secondary-market behavior of the Hermès Kelly 28 Togo Étoupe Palladium Hardware, which trades at a 90-day median of $22,972 (IQR $21,880–$24,063; sample 87). At a US retail of $12,900, premium-to-retail stands at +78.1%. Three-year compound annual growth on the median price is -2.5%. Year-over-year the median added a fraction 1.1%. Public auction comparables from the trailing 24 months: 7 lots.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Variant deep-dive· 2026-061,081 words
Hermès Kelly 25 Epsom Noir (Black) Gold Hardware deep-dive — $24,451 median, -1.2% 3-year CAGR
This deep-dive examines the secondary-market behavior of the Hermès Kelly 25 Epsom Noir (Black) Gold Hardware, which trades at a 90-day median of $24,451 (IQR $23,057–$25,845; sample 106). At a US retail of $13,500, premium-to-retail stands at +81.1%. Three-year compound annual growth on the median price is -1.2%. Year-over-year the median nudged higher 0.7%. Public auction comparables from the trailing 24 months: 7 lots.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Variant deep-dive· 2026-061,068 words
Hermès Birkin 25 Epsom Noir (Black) Gold Hardware: $30,969 median on 162 90-day sample
This deep-dive examines the secondary-market behavior of the Hermès Birkin 25 Epsom Noir (Black) Gold Hardware, which trades at a 90-day median of $30,969 (IQR $29,498–$32,440; sample 162). At a US retail of $14,500, premium-to-retail stands at +113.6%. Three-year compound annual growth on the median price is -2.6%. Year-over-year the median ticked up 3.3%. Public auction comparables from the trailing 24 months: 7 lots.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Variant deep-dive· 2026-061,027 words
Hermès Birkin 30 Togo Noir (Black) Palladium Hardware deep-dive — $26,424 median, +1.7% 3-year CAGR
This deep-dive examines the secondary-market behavior of the Hermès Birkin 30 Togo Noir (Black) Palladium Hardware, which trades at a 90-day median of $26,424 (IQR $25,169–$27,679; sample 185). At a US retail of $13,500, premium-to-retail stands at +95.7%. Three-year compound annual growth on the median price is +1.7%. Year-over-year the median moved up incrementally 1.6%. Public auction comparables from the trailing 24 months: 7 lots.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01
Brand state brief
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Loewe on the secondary: June 2026 brief
This brief summarizes the secondary-market state of Loewe as of 2026-06-26. Across 12 tracked variants spanning 4 models, the brand's median secondary price stands at $2,631 (range $1,844 to $3,239). Aggregate observed sales sample is 1,527 across the trailing 90-day window. Retail price coverage spans 10 countries.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Brand state brief· 2026-06494 words
Celine market brief — June 2026
This brief summarizes the secondary-market state of Celine as of 2026-06-26. Across 12 tracked variants spanning 4 models, the brand's median secondary price stands at $2,993 (range $2,779 to $4,378). Aggregate observed sales sample is 1,586 across the trailing 90-day window. Retail price coverage spans 10 countries.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Brand state brief· 2026-06510 words
State of Bottega Veneta: where the secondary market sits this June
This brief summarizes the secondary-market state of Bottega Veneta as of 2026-06-26. Across 13 tracked variants spanning 5 models, the brand's median secondary price stands at $2,937 (range $2,239 to $3,514). Aggregate observed sales sample is 1,496 across the trailing 90-day window. Retail price coverage spans 10 countries.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Brand state brief· 2026-06506 words
State of Christian Dior: where the secondary market sits this June
This brief summarizes the secondary-market state of Christian Dior as of 2026-06-26. Across 14 tracked variants spanning 5 models, the brand's median secondary price stands at $4,199 (range $3,233 to $5,488). Aggregate observed sales sample is 1,781 across the trailing 90-day window. Retail price coverage spans 10 countries.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Brand state brief· 2026-06525 words
State of Louis Vuitton: where the secondary market sits this June
This brief summarizes the secondary-market state of Louis Vuitton as of 2026-06-26. Across 21 tracked variants spanning 8 models, the brand's median secondary price stands at $3,256 (range $1,516 to $8,874). Aggregate observed sales sample is 2,915 across the trailing 90-day window. Retail price coverage spans 10 countries.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Brand state brief· 2026-06606 words
State of Chanel: where the secondary market sits this June
This brief summarizes the secondary-market state of Chanel as of 2026-06-26. Across 32 tracked variants spanning 8 models, the brand's median secondary price stands at $7,603 (range $3,026 to $11,357). Aggregate observed sales sample is 4,196 across the trailing 90-day window. 1 discontinuation events recorded in the trailing 12 months. Retail price coverage spans 10 countries.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01 - Brand state brief· 2026-06540 words
Hermès on the secondary: June 2026 brief
This brief summarizes the secondary-market state of Hermès as of 2026-06-26. Across 38 tracked variants spanning 8 models, the brand's median secondary price stands at $22,628 (range $3,860 to $30,969). Aggregate observed sales sample is 4,993 across the trailing 90-day window. Retail price coverage spans 10 countries.
Bagonomics Research· 2026-06-01