VIRTUAL COURSE

Collecting Handbags as an Alternative Asset

Participants will gain first-hand knowledge in authenticating leather-types and exotic skins, recognize major designers and trends over the decades.
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Overview

From understanding their iconic status, auction records, to identifying leather, shapes and mode of creation, join Sara Mao, Christie’s Education Asia Pacific Director, who will lead the programme and introduce participants into the fascinating world of iconic handbags and their place in the collector’s market today.

Participants will gain first-hand knowledge in authenticating leather-types and exotic skins, recognize major designers and trends over the decades, and gain insight into the Hermes market which created the auction world record for any handbag sold, here in Hong Kong. Sessions will also include presentation opportunities and round table discussions with handbag specialists.

Programme Information

Date 24-28 June 2024
Time 10:00-11:15am BST (5:00-6:15pm HKT)
Fee US$540 / HK$4,200 with completion certificate upon request
Format Virtual Class via Zoom; details on how to join will be provided 1 business day in advance.
Recording would be made available the next day for online viewing within 7 days.
Enquiries shortcoursesHK@christies.com

Schedule

Day 1
• History of Collecting Handbags

Day 2
• IT Bags over the Decades: Major Designers and Trends
• Differentiating Exotic Skins

Day 3
• The Hermès Market – An Alternative Asset Class

Day 4
• Christie’s Success in Handbags Auctions
• Determinants of Value for Luxury Handbag

Day 5
• Differentiating Leathers
• The Hermès Market – Identifying Styles, Authenticating Handbags

Schedule and topics are subject to change.

Speaker

Sara Mao

Director of Christie’s Education,
Head of Strategic Growth Initiatives,
Christie’s Asia Pacific
Sara Mao has been serving as the Director for Christie’s Education in Asia Pacific since 2018, overseeing the development of programmes across Hong Kong, China, and Southeast Asia. In May 2024, she expanded her role by taking on the position of Head of Strategic Growth Initiatives at Christie’s Asia Pacific. In this capacity, she is responsible for driving new business initiatives and exploring brand opportunities, particularly as Christie’s prepares to relocate its Asia Pacific headquarters to The Henderson in September 2024.

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