Kabinet Privé launches pre-loved collection to meet luxury-as-investment demand

Luxury retailer and concierge service Kabinet Privé has launched a new collection of pre-loved luxury handbags featuring a fine selection of one-of-its-kind runway and limited-edition pieces from international fashion houses.

Kabinet Privé founder and CEO, Dato’ Sri Rozita Ramelan explained, “We have introduced KPX to meet the growing demand in the luxury-as-investment market. All of the items available in the collection are made available to us exclusively by private collectors who have been working with us for the past decade,

“At Kabinet Privé, our mission is to be the one-stop-shop destination for all things luxury and with KPX we are able to function as an exchange between private collectors who are interested to buy or sell luxury items in the secondary market with confidence,” she added.

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Medium Single Flap Bag
Black & Dark Grey Embroidered Sequins & Calfskin with Silver-Tone Metal Hardware

Targeted at serious collectors, Kabinet Privé X or KPX for short, offers a wide range of designer handbags from Chanel including a 2011 Pre-Fall Byzance Evening Clutch and a Limited Edition Twisted Mirror Runway Bag.

Fans of the House of Chanel will delight in iconic pieces like the Reissue 2.55 bags available from KPX in a variety of styles, from exotic alligator skin to quilted and sequined leather. The collection also offers Chanel die-hards timeless models like the Boy bags and flap bags in different colours and materials.

The KPX collection also includes pre-loved pieces from Hermès including limited edition tri-colour exotic leather pieces bags and special order horseshoe stamped (HSS) bags. To ensure quality control and assurance, Kabinet Privé provides a six-point scale grading to describe the condition of items available in the pre-loved collection.

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Classic Jumbo Double Flap Bag
Shiny Orange Alligator with Gold-Tone Metal Hardware

Rozita explained, “Every item consigned to us has undergone thorough inspection process where we not only check for the authenticity of the item, but we also grade the item for its condition and signs of wear and use, with 1 being new with intact original packaging to 6 being in fair condition or damaged.

“Luxury collectors are benefiting from the booming online luxury resale market but at the same time, they are exposed to the risks of counterfeit product, transaction fraud, logistics restrictions and more. With our expertise in luxury retail and concierge, Kabinet Privé helps collectors to alleviate all of these risks for both buyers and sellers,” she added.

Select items from KPX are now available online with worldwide delivery via kabinetprive.com and more items to be added soon. Private clients of Kabinet Privé may access the KPX collection by appointment at The St Regis Boutique in Kuala Lumpur or through its personal concierge services in Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Medium Double Flap Bag
Multicolour Quilted Sequins & Calfskin with Silver Hardware

Kabinet Privé previews pre-loved luxury collection at Bernard Chandran Petang Raya 2019/2020

In collaboration with Bernard Chandran, Kabinet Privé previewed its new pre-loved luxury handbags collection at Bernard Chandran Petang Raya 2019/2020 today.

Targeted at serious collectors, Kabinet Privé X or KPX for short, is a new collection from the luxury retailer and concierge featuring a fine selection of one-of-its-kind runway and limited-edition pieces from international fashion houses.

Kabinet Privé founder and CEO, Dato’ Sri Rozita Ramelan said, “We have introduced KPX to meet the growing demand in the luxury-as-investment market. All of the items available in the collection are made available to us exclusively by private collectors who have been working with us for the past decade.

“We are very thrilled to be working with Bernard Chandran again this year to introduce KPX in time for the festive season. Every year, without fail, he comes out with a Hari Raya Collection that transcends time and trends and all of the handbags that we have curated for the show complements his creations really well,” she added.

At the fashion show, Bernard Chandran showcased his creations for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri featuring a selection of Chanel minaudières from the KPX collection including a 2011 Pre-Fall Byzance Evening Clutch and a Limited Edition Twisted Mirror Runway Bag.

Fans of the House of Chanel will delight in iconic pieces like the Reissue 2.55 bags available from KPX in a variety of styles, from exotic alligator skin to quilted and sequinned leather. The collection also offers Chanel die-hards timeless models like the Boy bags and flap bags in different colours and materials.

The KPX collection also includes pre-loved pieces from Hermès including limited edition tri-colour exotic leather pieces bags and special order horseshoe stamped (HSS) bags. To ensure quality control and assurance, Kabinet Privé provides a six-point scale grading to describe the condition of items available in the pre-loved collection.

Rozita explained, “Every item consigned to us has undergone thorough inspection process where we not only check for the authenticity of the item, but we also grade the item for its condition and signs of wear and use, with 1 being new with intact original packaging to 6 being in fair condition or damaged.”

“At Kabinet Privé, our mission is to be the one-stop-shop destination for all things luxury and with KPX we are able to function as an exchange between private collectors who are interested to buy or sell luxury items in the secondary market with confidence,” she added.

Select items from the KPX collection are now available online with worldwide delivery via kabinetprive.com and more items to be added soon. Private clients of Kabinet Privé may access the KPX collection by appointment at The St Regis Boutique in Kuala Lumpur or through its personal concierge services in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Kabinet Privé Valentine’s Day & Chinese New Year Luncheon

In celebration of Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year, Kabinet Privé hosted an appreciation luncheon for its clients.

Her Royal Highness Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom and Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Hajjah Raghad Kurdi Taib graced the lavish event at The St Regis Kuala Lumpur as the guests of honour, accompanied by His Highness Tengku Arif Temenggong Pahang Tengku Fahad Muadzam Shah Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Mustain Billah.

In her welcome address, Kabinet Privé chief executive officer and founder Dato’ Sri Rozita Ramelan thanked the attendees for supporting the luxury retailer and concierge service over the years.

She said, “I started the business as a personal passion project because I saw the investment value of luxury handbags and high jewellery. According to research, over the last 35 years, Hermès Birkin bags have appreciated at an impressive return of over 14 percent a year, as compared to S&P 500 stocks at about 12 percent, and gold at just under 2 percent per year.

“Of course, knowing how to build your luxury-as-investment portfolio is key. I believe everyone in this room today are really smart. There are a few things that you should know. Which brands, models, and materials to invest in? When to buy, sell or hold? This is where my team and I at Kabinet Privé can help you. It is always such a lovely feeling to see your portfolio grow in your closet, especially when the value keeps growing as you wear or carry them,” Dato’ Sri Rozita added.

According to Dato’ Sri Rozita, Kabinet Privé unveiled a redesigned logo and website in January this year to meet the growing demand from its global clientele.

The event was also attended by fashion designer Dato’ Sri Bernard Chandran and his wife Datin Sri Mary Lourdes, Puan Sri Maznah Ismail, Kabinet Privé chairman Datuk Mohd Omar Mustapha, other distinguished guests and members of the press.

At the luncheon, Her Royal Highness Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Hajjah Raghad Kurdi Taib and the guests took part in a yee sang ceremony to mark the occasion. The luncheon ended with a lion dance performance at The St Regis Boutique by Kabinet Privé.


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Seasonal luxury picks featuring Shiny Noir Porosus Constance 24 with White Gold & Diamond Hardware

SINGAPORE – This holiday season, Kabinet Privé is honoured to present the winter selection of its luxury collection featuring the Constance 24 in Shiny Noir Porosus with White Gold and Diamond Hardware, an extremely rare limited-edition exotic luxury handbag from the French high fashion maker, Hermès.

This exquisite black Porosus Constance bag features a chic, classic, clean design that will tremendously enhance the look of anyone fortunate enough to wear it. With 496 F-G colour VVS1 diamonds amounting to 17.55 carats hand set on the 18-karat white gold hardware, the bag will undoubtedly catch the attention of admirers of fine craftmanship.

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Kabinet Privé founder and CEO, Rozita Ramelan commented, “The Constance Diamond bag is as rare as they come. We are delighted to be showcasing this magnificent piece and other unique, one-of-a-kind items in our collection to the world at our upcoming luxury trunk shows. The exclusive showcase will be touring internationally in 2019 starting with London.

“At Kabinet Privé, we take pride in items of the finest quality that we carry in our collection, and we always go the extra mile for our clients to provide unparalleled end-to-end luxury concierge,” she added.

Headquartered in Singapore, Kabinet Privé is an independent multi-brand luxury retailer specialising in super premium fashion and bespoke high jewellery.

Also available this seasonHorseshoe Stamped Special Order (HSS) Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags

Horseshoe-stamped Hermès bags are the must-have items for every serious luxury collector. Specially made to the specifications requested by the crème de la crème of Hermès most distinguished clients, these one-of-a-kind bags lend prestige and credibility to their collectors across generations.

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Hermès HSS Birkin 30 in Matte Mimosa & Gris Perle Niloticus with Brushed Gold Hardware

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Hermès HSS Birkin 35 in Shiny Bordeaux & Noir Porosus with Palladium Hardware

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Hermès HSS Kelly 28 Sellier in Craie & Jaune D’or Epsom with Brushed Gold Hardware

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Hermès HSS Kelly 32 in Toffee & Noir Epsom with Brushed Gold Hardware

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