Every Bag Has a Story: Why I Started Lovey Vintage Luxury

When I think about vintage handbags, I think about stories — not trends.
Every bag has lived a life. It’s traveled, it’s been cherished, and it carries a history that new pieces simply can’t replicate.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been infatuated with handbags. I still remember sitting in middle school, flipping through magazines and admiring the elegance of women carrying their beautiful leather purses — Gucci, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton. Back then, I never imagined I’d one day be able to hold those same pieces in my hands.

Growing up in a family of seven, we didn’t have much beyond the basics. But that never stopped me from appreciating craftsmanship. My fascination turned into a quiet promise: if I ever could, I’d make it possible for others like me to experience what real luxury feels like — not as a status symbol, but as something personal, lasting, and meaningful.

That promise became Lovey Vintage Luxury.

After 41 years in dentistry, I learned that the smallest details matter — precision, care, and integrity. Today, I bring that same approach to every handbag I source. Each piece is Entrupy-verified, cleaned, conditioned, and paired with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) before it reaches your hands.

What makes LVL special is not just the product — it’s the purpose. I want to prove that luxury doesn’t have to be unattainable. It can be personal, sustainable, and affordable. It can tell a story you’ll be proud to carry.

From Parisian flea markets to Japanese auctions and U.S. vintage sellers, every handbag I select feels like discovering a new chapter in someone’s story. Some bags have been tucked away for decades, waiting for someone to love them again — to carry them into new memories.

That’s what Affordable Luxury. Verified Vintage. really means to me.
Not just resale — rebirth. Not just a bag — a legacy.

So whether you’re here to shop, to learn, or just to fall in love with the beauty of vintage fashion, welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.

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— Maria Bidondo, Founder of Lovey Vintage Luxury