Welcome to our list of the 10 Designer Bags That Will Last a Lifetime!
In this age of fast fashion having a bag that really lasts is a true luxury! If having a piece you’ll wear all your life and even pass down to the next generation is what you would like, then you have come to the right place! Here I’ll show you 10 beautiful bags that not only will last many years but are also classic designs that will not go out of style. From heritage brands to more affordable options I’m sure you’ll find one you love!
So, without further ado here are 10 Designer Bags That Will Last a Lifetime:
10. Ferragamo Iconic Top Handle
The Gancini is the signature Ferragamo horse shoe logo, it appeared on a handbag for the first time in 1969. Made in Italy from smooth leather, this refined bag is crafted for an elegant silhouette. It opens to a spacious interior with three compartments to make organizing essentials easy. You can attach the shoulder strap to wear it cross-body when running errands. The Iconic Top Handle bag is a re-release of one of the Ferragamo brand’s best-known styles and it embodies the many facets of the female essence, starting from the wide range of colors and materials available. It’s extremely versatile size makes it the perfect companion for any occasion.
Modern, practical and feminine, this elegant compact top handle has become an icon of the maison. A true symbol of the Ferragamo style, this bag is as unique as the woman who owns it.
9. Gucci Horsebit 1955
A crossbody is a classic everyday bag! As the legend goes, the horsebit hardware entered Gucci’s arsenal in 1953. It was Aldo Gucci—recognizing that shoppers liked a side of history with their handbags—who perpetuated the myth that the Gucci family had once been saddlemakers to nobility. Since the horsebit appeared on a handbag in 1955, that elegant hardware has become as recognizable as the Chanel double Cs. Tom Ford, Alessandra Facchinetti, and Frida Giannini all incorporated the horsebit into their designs, and current Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has given us the latest iteration. Presented at the house’s cruise 2020 collection, the reprised Gucci Horsebit 1955 bag comes in various shapes, like tote, satchel and shoulder bag, all unified by the instantly identifiable double D-rings. After all, there’s no need for a Gucci logo when its signature hardware is present.
This bag is extremely classic and is one you can be sure you will love for many years to come.
8. Polène Numéro Un
Undeniably feminine for its sensual curves, the “Number One” is Polène’s signature handbag. Designed as a day bag, you’ll love its elegant yet easy-going style. The interior has a zippered pocket as well as two flat pockets and a detachable crossbody strap. As for all Polène bags this one is handcrafted in Spain, so you can expect amazing quality. This brand has a big cult following, with some people comparing it to Hermès! Its designs are understated and elegant, and in my opinion, nothing could be better! This bag is so timeless you would be wearing for many years to come! It would be an elegant addition to any handbag collection!
You’ll have trouble finding best quality and style for a lower price point!
7. Louis Vuitton Speedy
This is perhaps the most classic of all Louis Vuitton bags! The Speedy was originally launched in 1932 as a travel bag. It was a phone call from Audrey Hepburn that gave this bag the iconic form and size we know today. Audrey requested Louis Vuitton to custom-make a mini-Speedy for her, so it would be more befitting for everyday use. Who knew that a simple phone call could give us this amazing bag that is to this date a classic? Louis Vuitton canvas is known for being extremely durable and you can carry this bag by the top handles or by the detachable shoulder strap, not to mention it has room for all your daily essentials!
This bag has been around for about 90 years! If this isn’t a classic than I don’t know what is.
6. Lady Dior
The most classic of all Dior bags the Lady Dior is an icon. In 1995, Dior created what would become the most important bag of the maison, it was designed especially for Lady Diana and gifted to her while she was in a visit to Paris. Shortly after, the Princess was photographed several times with the bag on her arm. Described as “iconic” and “legendary”, Dior launched the bag in a larger series and changed the name to the “Lady Dior” in 1996 with Princess Diana’s blessing. Over the decades, the Lady Dior bag has been established as an enduring icon of the House. It’s most notably distinguished by its structured shape, geometric Cannage topstitching and ‘D.I.O.R.’ charm.
The Lady Dior is perfect for every occasion, it goes from day to evening seamlessly!
5. Mirta Erika Bag
Mirta is an online shopping platform whose mission is to recover the connection between luxury Italian artisans and global consumers, is luxury pieces made by people for people. The bags are handmade and crafted by order by Italian craftsman with amazing quality and style! This top handle is entirely handmade in palmellato leather in the workshop of Gianni Carbotti in Martina Franca. With a compact look and a structured design, this bag is elegant, chic and perfect for any occasion!
It comes in a few different sizes, the Erika bag in the medium size is sold for $428, but with the code HANDBAG20 you can get 20% off until October 24th. With an amazing price point, beautiful design and incredible craftsmanship, this top handle bag will never go out of style!
4. Moynat Réjane
Created in 1903, the Réjane is the first-ever handbag to be named after a star – Gabrielle Réjane, a leading light of French theatre. The clean yet feminine lines evoke detailing from historical Moynat trunks. Crafted using a complex technique known as bords francs in which the leather edges of the piece are all exposed once, each bag is the result of 20 hours of craftsmanship by a single artisan. The jewel-like, Art Deco-inspired clasp completes this classic design, with a detachable shoulder strap that offers multiple ways of wearing it.
Handcrafted in new colors and materials season after season, in a selection of sizes, this bag is timeless and elegant.
3. Chanel 11.12
The Chanel handbag that would ultimately become synonymous with the brand was not created until 1983. The Chanel Classic Double Flap was first introduced when Karl Lagerfeld became creative director and decided to reinterpret Chanel’s iconic 2.55 Flap Bag. From his artistic vision came two new features – a leather woven chain and Double C turn-lock closure. Lagerfeld’s Classic Double Flap was a breakout success. In spring 2021, the Chanel Classic Flap was renamed to the 11.12, in honor of the original Medium Classic Flap’s style code – A01112. The universal wearability and simplicity of the Chanel Classic Double Flap solidifies this handbag as an iconic statement piece.
Almost forty years later, and out of all the Chanel handbags on the market, the Classic Double Flap remains one of the most sought-after pieces ever crafted.
2. Delvaux Tempête
Taking its cues from the original shape first created in 1967, the Tempête offers a classic style for everyday use. Inspired by a sailboat’s trapeze, the Tempête’s graphic lines and distinctive jewel-like silver studded clasps have made it one of Delvaux’s most emblematic bags. The Tempête can be worn with or without its strap, allowing it to be worn in multiple ways. Its signature studded clasps offer refined glamour and can remain open or closed to offer two distinct attitudes and styles.
Some people say this bag served as an inspiration for the Birkin bag, it is a timeless bag you will love your whole life!
1. Hermès Birkin
The Birkin bag is perhaps the most famous bag in the world, and for sure one of the most classic. The Birkin was designed in 1983 when Hermès creative director Jean-Louis Dumas set next to the actress Jane Birkin on a flight. She was wearing a straw tote and explained that most leather bags were too structured for her taste. So Dumas designed the bag on that flight on the back of a napkin. Today the Birkin is an icon and is the kind of bag that will last you your whole life.
The price of a Birkin when buying directly from an Hermès store varies depending on size, leather, hardware and color, but it is usually somewhere between $9,000 and $12,000. On the secondary market you can find Birkins starting from $15,000 until upwards of $40,000.
