Welcome to our list of the Top 10 Investment Bags to Buy in 2023!
With 2023 just around the corner is time to start thinking about our handbag purchases for the next year. If you are looking for bags that will stand the test of time while still being on trend you have come to the right place. Here I’ll show you 10 investment bags you will love! There will be a mix of classic styles with the trendiest bags of the year.
So, without further ado here are the Top 10 Investment Bags to Buy in 2023:
1. Hermès Birkin Bag
This one is pretty obvious right? Of course the Birkin bag is always an amazing investment! The story of the invention of the Birkin bag — the result of the chance meeting in 1983 between actress Jane Birkin and Jean-Louis Dumas, then creative director of Hermès — has become legendary among Hermès lovers. The two were seated next to each other on an international flight. When Dumas asked why she travelled with a simple straw tote, Birkin explained that most leather bags were too structured for her taste. She wanted something more boho and the two came up with the design for the bag on that flight, on the back of a napkin. And so, the Birkin was created.
We all know that buying a Birkin Bag is no easy task, but it proves to be well worth the effort. The value floats depending on the scarcity of the market, if there aren’t too many Birkins to be sold their value will increase significantly.
2. Telfar Shopping Bag
In 2005 Telfar Clemens founded his eponymous label, but only in 2018 it achieved the cult status it has today, when it launched the iconic shopping bag! The bag became extremely popular selling out in minutes after restocking, and is a favorite of celebrities like Beyonce, Lil Nas X, and Megan Thee Stallion. The bag was such a hit in New York, where the brand is based, that it was nicknamed the Bushwick Birkin. The highly sought-after brand was even recently mentioned in “Summer Renaissance,” the final track of Beyoncé’s July 2022 “Renaissance” album, earning the already buzzy label a boost in both searches and sales. Telfar bags average a surprising and wildly impressive 195% of their retail value according to Rebag, proving to be an excellent investment.
The Shopping Bag is an ideal choice for consumers who want to keep up with the latest trends while still being practical and budget-conscious.
3. Chanel Coco Handle
Also known as the ‘Flap Bag with Handle’ Chanel released this bag in 2015. The style received mixed reviews at the time. Critics said it was too similar to other Chanel styles. However, the Chanel Coco Handle has stood the test of time and is a fond favorite among many Chanel enthusiasts. The Chanel Top Handle features Chanel’s classic codes we all know and love, like the diamond quilting, the flap, the interlocking CC logo, and the chain strap, but with the addition of its distinctive feature: the top handle. This style has been growing in popularity with each year that passes.
This is a beautiful Chanel bag that is a little less serious that the classic styles is a great investment bag! In 2022 it sold for 130% its original price according to Rebag!
4. Saint Laurent Icare Bag
If you are looking to buy a bag that will be one of the trendiest of 2023, this is the one! Saint Laurent’s Icare Maxi Shopping Bag, introduced as a part of the brand’s Summer 2022 collection, is a sophisticated-cool silhouette that is made for everyday wear. Luxuriously crafted with soft lambskin complemented with sleek quilting, the oversized, soft, voluminous shape is the perfect shopping companion. This effortlessly chic, fuss-free new addition to the Saint Laurent family will take you right through the day in ultimate, cool-girl fashion. Capacious enough to carry everything, this extra-large iteration is perfect for travelling.
Seen already on the arms of Zoe Kravitz, Halley Bieber and Sydney Sweeney this bag promises to be the bag of the year and one of the Top 10 Investment Bags to Buy in 2023!
5. Prada Re-Edition 1995
Prada is known for reinventing classic styles and this bag is their latest launch. This handbag, a re-edition of an iconic Prada bag of 1995, was first presented in Prada’s spring/summer 22 collection and is characterized by its elegant geometric silhouette with distinct, minimalist lines. Formal allure and practicality meet in its design with a central zipper closure and three internal compartments, enhanced by the sophisticated accent of the silver screen-printed lettering logo. The accessory is made of fine brushed leather, an expression of the brand’s expertise.
This bag is elegant, minimalist and I’m betting it will be one of the most beloved designer bags of 2023.
6. 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.
With Chanel price increases it is very likely we’ll see Chanel bags on the resale market become more and more expensive.
7. Gucci Blondie
Launched earlier this year the Gucci Blondie is one of the most popular bags right now! Inspired by archival designs from the 1970s, the House’s newest line of handbags and belt bags is distinguished by a rounded Interlocking G hardware. Crafted from leather, this shoulder bag is completed by a delicate chain strap, infusing this accessory with a refined feel. There is also a larger version with the web shoulder strap and a mini one with a leather strap. This bag taps into the retro revival trend that is a favorite of Gucci, creative director Alessandro Michele has once again presented a beautiful bag that is bound to be a favorite.
The vintage Gucci bag that inspired the Blondie sold this year for an average of 122% of the original value according to Rebag!
8. Balenciaga Crush Bag
The Balenciaga Hourglass was launched in 2019 and represented a shift in the brand, since than Balenciaga’s popularity sky-rocketed, and now creative director Demna Gvsalia presented a new iteration of the style, the crush bag. Launched for fall 22 the crush is a slouchier modern version of the hourglass, combining current trends with the iconic shape inspired by 1950’s tailoring. Made with crinkled leather the bag has a laidback style, a chain that allows you to carry both crossbody and on the shoulder, and the iconic B logo.
Balenciaga bags have been some of the most popular in recent years, and this one promises to be the next big thing.
9. Fendi Baguette
In 1997 when Prada minimalist bags were all people wanted, Fendi launched the first It Bag in history, the Fendi Baguette. Designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi, she christened the bag the Baguette because this shoulder bag was made to sit comfortably under the arm in the very same way that the French are usually seen carrying their baguettes. Since its introduction, the Baguette instantly became one of the most sought-after bags in the fashion world, and more than 100,000 of these babies were sold in the first year alone. In 2019 the world saw the return of this iconic ‘it bag’ when the Fashion house enlisted Sarah Jessica Parker and German influencer Caroline Daur in a new social media campaign. Over time it has evolved into different sizes, materials and colors, each new season there is a new Fendi Baguette for us to fall in love with!
Today, 25 years after its debut, the Fendi Baguette, remains a stylish it bag and was one of the most searched styles on Rebag in 2022.
10. Bottega Veneta Sardine Bag
Part of Matthieu Blazy’s debut for Fall ’22, Bottega Veneta’s ‘Sardine’ tote builds on the brand’s house codes. Made in Italy from supple leather, its intrecciato weave has been tastefully downsized and enhanced with a sculptural gold-tone handle. This bag is elegant and simple, but the sardine top handle gives an interesting accent to it. The Sardine encapsulates Blazy’s vision for the brand, he is going back to Bottega Veneta’s origins without compromising on style. This chic bag is becoming super popular, it is selling out very fast so if you like it be quick.
Bottega Veneta bags sell for an average of 60% of the original value, but if you choose the trendiest bag of the season, this value will probably be way higher, making it one of the Top 10 Investment Bags to Buy in 2023!
