Alexander McQueen
The Grommet Bag — Black
Leather · Gunmetal hardware
Estimated resale value today
Down $887 (-49%) vs. original retail of $1,795
24H
▼ 0.1%
1W
▼ 0.5%
1M
▼ 0.5%
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 Grommet Bag
Launched in the early-to-mid 2010s under Sarah Burton, the Grommet bag lined its edges and flap with rows of metal eyelets, giving an otherwise minimalist silhouette an industrial, punk-inflected edge that tied back to Lee McQueen's own runway aesthetic. It sold in tote, satchel and clutch configurations and became a recognizable signature during that design era before being retired as the brand's hardware language shifted.
What affects this bag's resale value
- Density and condition of the grommet trim — missing or corroded eyelets significantly reduce value
- Larger tote versions vs. smaller clutch versions carry different resale ceilings
- Leather color, with black and oxblood holding value better than seasonal brights
- Scarcity, since the line was discontinued and never re-issued
- Overall structural integrity, as the grommets can strain and distort softer leathers over time
Other The Grommet Bag variants
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Grommet bag hold its value?
- It holds modest value on the resale market; because it was discontinued years ago, well-preserved pieces with intact hardware are the ones that still command decent prices.
- Is the Grommet bag a good investment?
- It's more of a design-era collector's piece than an investment vehicle — worth buying for the distinctive hardware detailing rather than expecting significant appreciation.
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.