Alexander McQueen
The Faithful Tote — Black
Calfskin Leather
Estimated resale value today
Down $864 (-54%) vs. original retail of $1,590
24H
▼ 0.1%
1W
▼ 1.8%
1M
▼ 1.8%
1Y
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Estimated from a researched valuation model for this style, blended with live eBay listing data — the more comps we have, the more they influence the number.
About the The Faithful Tote
The Faithful was Alexander McQueen's answer to the minimalist leather shopper tote trend of the mid-2010s, offering a clean, unstructured silhouette in smooth calfskin with simple top handles and a detachable strap. It was positioned as a versatile daily-wear bag rather than a statement piece, sold widely through McQueen boutiques and multi-brand retailers, and quietly discontinued as the brand's accessories direction moved back toward more sculptural shapes.
What affects this bag's resale value
- Size variant (the larger shopper size holds resale value better than the smaller tote size)
- Leather condition, since unstructured totes show creasing and corner wear more visibly
- Color, with black and neutral tones outperforming seasonal colorways on resale
- General demand softness for discontinued minimalist totes versus the brand's more recognizable skull and hardware pieces
- Presence of the original detachable shoulder strap, which is commonly lost or missing on the secondary market
Other The Faithful Tote variants
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Faithful tote hold its value?
- It's on the lower end of McQueen's resale range since it's a minimalist, non-iconic silhouette; expect closer to 35-45% of original retail for good-condition pieces.
- Is the Faithful tote a good investment?
- Not really as an investment — it's a practical everyday tote best bought secondhand for its usability and craftsmanship rather than for value retention.
Alexander McQueen (est. 1992) — Known more for its gothic-romantic runway identity than for handbags specifically; resale demand exists but is less established than at brands built around a single iconic bag.
This is an estimated market value, not a formal appraisal. The actual value of any individual bag depends on its condition, provenance, and what a specific buyer is willing to pay. Values shown are modeled from aggregated resale market data and update periodically.