The 10 Best Designer Bags and Luxury Purses to Invest in

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Luxury designer handbags are excellent stylistic accessories designed to instantly augment one’s entire look, from loungewear to casual office or formal attire for an exquisite dinner date.

Popular designer handbags are innately versatile and timeless, so you don’t have to worry about matching and styling them.

Moreover, rare, luxurious, and famous designer handbags are also an excellent form of long-term investment known to stand the test of markets and time.

In this article, our editorial team has curated designer handbags according to their timeless silhouettes and investment value, e.g., designer handbags that will hold and grow in value.

From the holy trinity of luxury handbags, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès, to the dark horses of luxury designer handbags – Valentino Garavani and Bottega Veneta, known for classic styles in their own right, this article has them all.




1. Valentino Garavani

Best Designer Shoulder Bag

Best Desinger handbags Valentino Garavani

Made in Italy by Valentino Garavani, the VLogo Signature shoulder bag with metal VLogo signature can be carried on the shoulder/crossbody or by hand, thanks to the removable handle and sliding and removable chain.

One of the most luxurious women’s designer handbags on the market right now, the Valentino Garavani VLogo Signature calfskin shoulder bag confers the perfect balance between a classic piece and a status symbol.

2. Chanel

Best Classic Designer Handbag

Chanel Classic Designer Handbag

Presented by Gabrielle Chanel as a guarantee of the quality and durability of leather bags, this diamond quilting 1995 Classic Flap shoulder handbag comes in neutral tones and has become one of the brand’s signature pieces.

With a boxy style in high-quality leather, a chain-link shoulder strap, and the iconic interlocking CC turn-lock, this beige lambskin Classic Flap shoulder bag from Chanel is an excellent investment right now.




3. Prada

Best Sleek Designer Leather Bag

Prada Designer Handbag

In a wide range of vibrant colors, Prada’s shoulder bags are now seeing a resurgence in popularity.

Introduced in the early ’90s, these classic silhouettes have the power to add a polished touch to every ensemble.

With a sleek and streamlined appearance, the Cleo bag draws influence from archival Prada.

It is not hard to see why this Prada designer bag is such a hit with fashion editors and style influencers worldwide.

4. Gucci

Most Popular Designer Handbag

Gucci Designer Handbag

The GG Marmont matelasse’ (100% long-staple Egyptian cotton) mini-bag stands out from a mile, from all Gucci handbags.

With a quilted design and the brand’s famous GG motif, Gucci’s mini bag in soft leather is a stylish and practical option for busy women who are always on the go.




5. Dior

Best Designer Tote Handbag

Dior Best Designer Tote Handbag

Topping any designer handbag collection, it is not difficult to see why Dior’s Book Tote is so popular.

Leading the essential rectangle totes category, this style has become the staple of the house, and it is ideal if you want to elevate your daytime ensemble.

6. Louis Vuitton

Best Designer Bucket Bag

Louis Vuitton Designer handbags

The world’s first designer bucket bag, the Louis Vuitton Noé, was created in 1932 to transport wine and champagne bottles.

A trendy designer handbag right now, this ‘everyday’ Noé bag from LV can be found in many different materials and prints, from Damier Azur to Monogram and its variations, as well as a range of Epi Leather colors.




7. Givenchy

Best Designer Crossbody Bag

Givenchy Best Designer Crossbody Bag

Givenchy’s ‘4 G’ bag is a classic designer handbag that you’ll reach for time and again.

Made from black leather and adorned with silver hardware, you can tuck the strap in to carry it as a boxy clutch.

A shining 4G logo clasp secures the flap of a boxy structured crossbody bag crafted from burnished calfskin leather.

8. Hermès

Best Vintage Designer Handbag

Hermès Vintage Designer Handbag

Hermès Birkin is a designer handbag that needs no introduction.

As one of the most popular designer handbags of all time, the Hermès Birkin is also difficult to get your hands on.

However, Farfetch’s vintage section sells a pre-owned Birkin from 2006 right now – check it out; I don’t think it’ll be hanging around for too long.




9. Versace

Best Designer Mini Handbag

Versace Best Designer Mini Handbag This Black Medusa mini embellished suede tote for women is the ideal designer handbag if you want to inject a little fun into your wardrobe.

Versace’s tote features two of the label’s instantly recognizable motifs – gilded chains, which make up the structured top handle, and the Medusa head placed neatly in the center of the front flap.

Crafted from shiny patent leather, this mini bag has a compact silhouette sized for daily essentials and a shoulder strap to go hands-free.

10. Burberry

Best Designer Messenger Bag

Burberry Best Designer Messenger Bag

This Burberry leather crossbody is one of the most popular designer handbags, ideal for those looking fwd to getting back to the office.

A softly structured leather crossbody bag accented with Burberry’s iconic vintage check and a logo-adorned webbing adjustable shoulder strap and leather bucket.

Coming in neutral hues and a super-compact but fitting size, this elegant designer handbag can elevate any workwear look you have in mind.




Key Takeaways

I hope you’ve enjoyed our curation of the 10 best designer handbags right now.

If you’re one of our readers who starts with the conclusion, but you’re ready to dip into the world of best designer handbags, scroll above to see our curated list of the 10 most desirable, timeless, and luxurious purses you can order right now.

The article comprises staples from popular designer bag names you’re already familiar with, such as Valentino Garavani, Chanel, LV, Fendi, Dior, Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Burberry.

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In timeless styles, each of the 10 designer handbags here was curated from hundreds of styles belonging to rare heritage bag brands and designer names you can trust.

Discover must-have designer handbags that’ll instantly upgrade your look, carry you through the seasons, and even make you money in the long run.

Some other popular designer handbags put forward by the fashion crowd but not included in this article are Chloé, Céline, Alexander McQueen, and Stella McCartney.

While suitable for one’s personal style, few of these are investment pieces given their affordable prices, ideal as alternative options to high-end luxury designer handbags.

After years of managing hundreds of fashion brands from London's office of a global retailer, Mandy has ventured into freelancing. Connected with several fashion retailers and media platforms in the US, Australia, and the UK, Mandy uses her expertise to consult for emerging fashion brands create top-notch content as an editorial strategist for several online publications.

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