How Our Love for Vintage Delvaux Began Our fascination with Delvaux did not begin with a handbag—it began with a lifelong appreciation for craftsmanship. Long before MyDayDayBelgium existed, we were drawn to objects whose beauty lay not only in their design, but in the skill, patience and history behind their creation. During our first years in Belgium, that passion led us to discover Delvaux. A chance encounter with Delvaux: 180 Years of Belgian Luxury introduced us to Belgium's oldest luxury leather goods Maison and the remarkable story behind its craftsmanship. As a Hong Kong and French couple, Delvaux was still largely unfamiliar to us, yet its quiet elegance, rich heritage and uncompromising dedication to quality resonated immediately with the values we had admired for years. That is how we started our collection of vintage Delvaux luxury leather handbags. Our Journey Into the World of Vintage Delvaux We built up our knowledge on different periods and went on a great journey of learning. We studied the different seasonal collections, the names given to each bag, and learned to distinguish trends across periods, logos, and real pieces from fakes or replicas. We also came to recognize accessories and different leather-making techniques. We drove hundreds of kilometers across Belgium to find bags from private owners to add to our collection and enjoyed, thereby learning more about where the bag had been, the personal stories behind it and discovered the beauty of Belgium in parallel. On the sideline, we learned about the vintage market for Delvaux, the bag value and what types retain higher value over others, and how to tell a fake from the real thing. Generally, vintage and new value is increasing significantly. Of course, it depends on the type there are differences. We understood the role of certificates, mirrors, straps, and shapes in dating and authenticating pieces. Authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. Every bag that enters our collection goes through a meticulous process of verification to assure its authenticity. At times, when we encounter a very rare piece we may also as required call upon Delvaux to assist with the authentication of the bag. Why Is Delvaux Older Than Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton? Maison Delvaux was founded a year before the Kingdom of Belgium itself, making it older than Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. That is a fact that still surprises many people. Every Delvaux bag is still crafted by hand by skilled artisans, which speaks to a level of commitment to quality that very few luxury houses can match. In our collection, some bags are 60 or 70 years old. Not only are they still in excellent condition, but their designs remain completely current and relevant today. Is Delvaux a Sustainable Luxury Leather Brand? Delvaux has been a frontrunner in sustainability for a long time. The brand chooses materials that last and makes bags that traditionally get passed down from mother to daughter — across multiple generations. Today, sustainability is more important than ever, and we believe that the old truly is the new. We take our vintage handbags out, photograph them in modern context, and witness how perfectly they still fit in. That is one of the greatest joys of collecting them. What Makes a Vintage Luxury Bag Unique? We never intended to create a museum of Delvaux bags. These pieces do not belong in a museum — their designs are always current and relevant. No two bags are alike. Even pieces from the same collection have been reinvented, whether through small details, or with a wink to Belgium, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Magritte, or the flat landscape of the plat pays. A vintage luxury leather handbag is something unique, which is no longer in production. You need to be patient and a little lucky to find one. Sometimes a vintage bag may show signs of age — and that is part of its charm of it and can also be restored. When necessary we assure our bags are restored by skilled artisans to assure the bag and the leather can continue its journey. As a collector, you are not looking for perfection. You are looking for the story behind the bag, to hold something rare in the hand and to be outstanding from others. Our Mission: Sharing a Passion for Vintage Delvaux MyDayDayBelgium was founded to share our passion with other vintage lovers and luxury goods collectors. In our online shop, you will find pieces from different periods, each selected for its unique charm and historical value. We source locally, prioritize authenticity, and offer worldwide shipping so that the allure of Delvaux can reach luxury designer handbag lovers everywhere. By purchasing with us, you are also making a contribution to a more sustainable world.
