Private designer handbag lending
Loans against designer handbags
Access loans from $50,000 to $5 million secured against eligible collector handbags, without selling the handbag you want to keep.
ALYRA lends against Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and other collector handbags, subject to condition, provenance, authenticity and resale demand, through specialist assessment and secure custody.
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Keep your handbag
A loan, not a sale.
A designer handbag can hold significant value while remaining a piece you want to keep.
ALYRA lends against collector handbags so you can access funds without parting with yours. Your handbag is assessed privately, held securely for the agreed term, and returned once the loan is repaid.
No auction. No public listing. No obligation.
What we lend against
Handbags we lend against.
ALYRA lends against collector handbags with clear ownership and proven resale demand, including the houses below.
Sought-after models such as the Hermès Birkin and Kelly typically support the strongest terms. If your handbag is not listed, you are still welcome to enquire.
Loan range
How much you can borrow.
Loans range from $50,000 to $5 million. The amount available depends on the handbag and its suitability as loan security.
A specialist will review the house, model, condition, materials, provenance, authenticity and current market demand before any offer is made.
Specialist assessment
What we assess.
Every handbag is reviewed individually.
- House & model
- Overall condition
- Materials & hardware
- Date & stamp codes
- Box, dust bag & receipts
- Rarity
- Market demand
- Provenance
- Authenticity
How it works
From confidential enquiry to handbag return.
A simple, private process from first enquiry to the return of your handbag.
- 01
Share your handbag details
Submit photos, key details and any documents you have. ALYRA reviews your enquiry privately and confirms whether the handbag is suitable for assessment.
- 02
Receive a specialist assessment
A specialist reviews the handbag's condition, documents, value, authenticity and market demand.
- 03
Review your loan offer
If approved, you receive a written offer setting out the loan amount, fees, interest, repayment terms and redemption rights before you proceed.
- 04
Repay and retrieve your handbag
Your handbag is held securely during the loan term and returned once the loan is repaid under the agreed terms.
Security & custody
Securely held until repayment.
When a loan proceeds, your handbag is documented on arrival, photographed and held in secure custody for the agreed term. Insurance may apply while it is held, subject to policy terms, asset approval, valuation limits and custody conditions.
You remain the owner throughout. ALYRA holds the handbag only as security for the loan.
Custody process
- 1Documented on arrivalThe handbag is received, identified and reviewed against available documents.
- 2Photographed & cataloguedIts condition and details are photographed and recorded before custody.
- 3Held in secure custodyThe handbag is held securely for the agreed loan term, subject to custody and insurance terms.
- 4Returned after repaymentOnce the loan is repaid under the agreed terms, the handbag is returned to you.
Discretion
Handled in confidence.
Your enquiry is private from the first contact.
Your handbag is never listed, marketed or sent to auction. You deal confidentially through assessment, custody and completion.
Your options
Borrow or sell privately.
Borrowing may suit clients who want access to funds while keeping ownership of their handbag during the loan term.
If you are ready to sell permanently, ALYRA may also provide a private purchase offer where available. Any decision to sell is considered separately from borrowing.
Your specialist
Speak with a specialist.
Eden John leads ALYRA's valuation process, with experience across high-value watches, jewellery, diamonds, and collectible assets for private clients.
From first enquiry to completion, you deal directly and confidentially.
Speak With a Specialist →Questions
Common questions.
Everything else is explained privately before you proceed. Speak with a specialist about your handbag in confidence.
Request a Confidential Valuation →Can I borrow against a Hermès Birkin?
Yes. ALYRA considers collector handbags such as the Hermès Birkin and Kelly for lending, subject to model, condition, materials, authenticity, ownership records, market demand, valuation and approval.
Do I need the box and receipts?
The box, dust bag and original receipts help establish authenticity and value, and can support stronger terms. They are not always essential. Tell us what you have.
What if I have lost the receipt?
It is still worth enquiring. A specialist can assess the handbag on its own merits, including date and stamp codes.
How do you confirm a handbag is genuine?
Each handbag is authenticated by a specialist, including materials, hardware and stamp codes, as part of the assessment.
Do I keep ownership of my handbag?
Yes. You remain the owner. ALYRA holds the handbag only as security until the loan is repaid.
Can I repay early?
Yes. Early repayment terms are set out in your offer before you proceed.
Which houses do you accept?
ALYRA considers collector handbags from leading houses. If yours is not listed, you are welcome to ask.
What happens if I do not repay?
Your handbag is at risk if repayment obligations are not met. The consequences of non-repayment are set out in your written loan terms before you proceed.
Confidential enquiry
Request a confidential valuation.
Submit your handbag details for private review. An ALYRA specialist will assess the information and contact you confidentially, typically within one business day.
Your details are reviewed confidentially and are not used to publicly list, market or sell your handbag.
Request received.
Thank you. Your enquiry has been received. A specialist will review the information and contact you privately, typically within one business day.