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Some bags hold their value so well they can be considered investments, but most don’t. That is why it is better to buy some bags pre-loved, since they have already devalued. But just because a bag can’t be considered an investment it doesn’t mean it isn’t a classic that is worth buying. Here you will see some timeless bags I’m sure you will love, and they sell for way less on the resale market.
So, without further ado here are 10 Iconic Designer Bags You Can Buy Pre-Loved for Less:
1. Lady Dior
A bag that was designed almost 30 years ago in honor of one of the biggest style icons in fashion history, the Lady Dior is one of the most beautiful designer bags! In 1995 Bernadette Chirac, then First Lady of France, requested Dior to custom design a bag for Lady Diana. The bag was gifted to the princess while she was on an official visit to Paris, it instantly became one of her favorite bags! After that Lady Diana was spotted multiple times carrying the bag, so Dior decided to change its name to the Lady Dior in 1996, with the princess’s blessing. Described as iconic and legendary the brand launched the bag in a larger series, becoming a favorite of Dior clients.
This is a classic top handle bag that will never go out of style, and is a bag every handbag lover should know!
2. Fendi Peekaboo Bag
Designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi this bag was first presented at Fendi’s Spring 2009 show. This is the only bag a woman would be recommended to wear unfastened and unlocked. The Peekaboo has been designed with several compartments and a double closure so that it can be worn half-open – or half-closed. When it is only half closed, the bag hints at a color, texture, or leather creating a surprising contrast – hence its name. It comes in exotic leathers, fur and calfskin, and also comes in multiple colors, patterns and sizes.
The Peekaboo is sleek, classic and timeless, it will always be chic.
3. Louis Vuitton Capucines
The now-classic Capucines handbag displays a host of House signatures: leather-wrapped LV Initials, jewel-like handle mounts inspired by historic trunks, and a distinctive flap with a Monogram Flower motif. Timelessly elegant, this charming model can be carried by hand or worn cross-body on its detachable strap. First launched in 2013, the Capucines is named for the Parisian street where Louis Vuitton first opened shop, in 1854. Since its launch, this bag has become one of the most famous Louis Vuitton bags. The quality of the bag and the attention to detail is unmatched.
It’s a sophisticated style, perfect for both day and night.
4. Prada Galleria Bag
Few things are more classic than the Prada Galleria bag, rooted in tradition, the Galleria is more than just a bag, it’s an icon. Though the bag was originally introduced in 2007, the history of the bag dates back to Prada’s humble beginnings. The bag gets its name from the “Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II”, which is where Mario Prada opened his first store in Milan in 1913. A hallmark of Prada’s 21st century identity, the design was first offered in Saffiano leather – a scratch and water-resistant calfskin, a material patented by Mario Prada and still a hallmark of the brand today. Reminiscent of the frame-shapes and medicine-style bags popular in the mid-century, the Galleria bag references classic styles of the past while remaining current.
This bag represents everything that Prada’s DNA is rooted in and is an amazing bag for work!
5. Chanel Boy Bag
Debuted in 2011 in Chanel’s Fall/Winter collection, the Chanel Boy Bag struck a chord among lovers of Chanel handbags and romantics alike, cementing a place as a mainstay in Chanel’s collection. For this handbag, Karl Lagerfeld was inspired by Chanel’s life. Arthur “Boy” Capel was a polo player and Coco Chanel’s greatest love, with whom she had a nine-year passionate affair. With the Boy Bag, Chanel offers a more masculine edge, paying homage to the radical spirit of Coco Chanel and her mission to push the boundaries of femininity and gender norms. To little surprise, this Chanel bag was met with a surge of demand, quickly becoming one of Chanel’s most sought-after styles among style icons. Characterized by its lego-brick lock and main body framed by straight edges, the Chanel Boy Bag is admired for its versatile silhouette and unique, limited-edition versions.
This is a classic Chanel bag that would be an amazing addition to any handbag collection.
6. Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Bag
Bulgari’s most classic bag, the Serpenti Forever is an underrated bag that is perfect for day-to-evening wear! This timeless flap bag blends urban glam with on-trend wearability. Endowed with a snake body-shaped chain strap, the everyday creation is topped by the iconic snakehead closure, whose mesmerizing scales and design draw from the Serpenti jewels of the 60s. It comes in both crossbody and shoulder bag variations, in multiple colors reminiscent of the rich shades of jewels.
A classic, elegant and glamorous bag, the Serpenti Forever is a unique bag unlike any other!
7. Bottega Veneta Jodie
The Jodie is the most classic style of Bottega Veneta, it was originally designed in the 90’s and former creative director Daniel Lee brought it back in different sizes and materials. The Jodie bag is the perfect combination of Bottega Veneta’s history with Daniel Lee’s iconic style. From its sumptuous leather to the minimal yet elevated shape, it’s not difficult to get why the bag has a growing legion of fans. It is made from nappa leather in the house’s notable intrecciato weave and comes in a looped-handle silhouette that looks very modern.
This is a beautiful bag that is a classic of the brand, you would not regret buying it.
8. Saint Laurent Sac de Jour
The most classic of all Saint Laurent bags the Sac De Jour was designed in 2013 by then creative director Hedi Slimane. The Sac De Jour or bag of the day was inspired by the Hermès Birkin and is one of those bags that will never go out of style. This bag also does not have flashy logos, only a small Saint Laurent Paris marking near the top.
The Sac de Jour is elegant, chic and fashionable and with the different sizes offered they can easily go from work, to lunch, to a night out.
9. Celine Triomphe Bag
The Celine Triomphe bag was designed by Hedi Slimane in 2018 and it bears the Celine logo designed by Celine Vipiana herself. In 1973, Vipiana introduced a newly designed logo that featured an intertwined double C design, with an intricate center pattern that nodded to the architecture of the Arc de Triomphe. The bag has become a classic and its understated and minimalistic look is a perfect representation of the Celine style.
Offering hands-free ease, the Triomphe is a beautiful bag you can wear to any occasion!
10. Valentino VLogo Moon Bag
One of the newest Valentino bags, it promises to be the next It bag! Crafted in leather, the versatile shape of the new Valentino Garavani VLogo Moon bag is characterized by a chain with the iconic VLogo. The bag is equipped with a chain and a detachable leather shoulder strap, so it can be worn as a crossbody and shoulder bag or carried by hand.
Available in 4 colors the bag is at the same time minimalist and edgy, classy and stylish.
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