The Best Designer Handbags to Invest In
From Gucci to Hermès, these are the most coveted bags to have and to hold.
When it comes wardrobe investments, there is indisputably nothing that hits quite like a luxury designer handbag. A quality handcrafted bag holds longevity and evolves into heirlooms—see the Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags, quilted Chanel Flap, Prada nylon styles, Dior Saddle, Gucci Jackie et al. These versatile designs have endured through the decades on the arms of stylish women, cementing their icon status (and resale value). Whether you’re looking for a classic black handbag, the perfect leather tote bag, or an easy everyday style, these are the best women’s designer bags from our favorite luxury brands to shop and collect.
FWRD RENEW
Hermes Epsom Kelly 20 Handbag
$35,000
FWRD RENEW
Hermes Chevre Kelly 20 Handbag
$28,000
SAINT LAURENT
Le 37 Bucket Bag
$3,100
THE ROW
Marlo Top Handle Bag
$5,600
THE ROW
Large Park Tote
$2,600
BOTTEGA VENETA
Andiamo Bag
$6,000
BOTTEGA VENETA
Classic Jodie Bag
$4,900
HERMES
Hermes Birkin 30 Etoupe Epsom Gold Hardware
$25,440
KHAITE
Simona Shoulder Bag
$2,600
BALENCIAGA
Rodeo Embossed Croc Medium Top Handle Bag
$4,690
THE ROW
India 12.00 Bag
$4,400
SAINT LAURENT
Small Loulou Chain Bag
$2,750
BOTTEGA VENETA
Hop Bag
$4,600
SAINT LAURENT
Jamie 4.3 Shopping Bag
$4,200
BOTTEGA VENETA
Bang Bang Vanity Case
$3,200
KHAITE
Lotus Small Tote Bag
$2,480
ALAÏA
Medium East West Bag
$3,100
VALENTINO GARAVANI
Vain Shoulder Bag
$4,490
THE ROW
Medium Woven North South Tote Bag
$6,100
PRADA
Women's Extra-Large Galleria Leather Bag - Beige Khaki
$7,100
PRADA
Women's Bonnie Leather Tote Bag - Brown
$3,850
PRADA
Women's Re-Edition 2005 Re-Nylon Mini Shoulder Bag - Dark Red
$1,390
MIU MIU
Women's Aventure Suede Shoulder Bag - Brown
$3,450
LOEWE
Women's Flamenco Mini Leather Clutch - Squirrel
$2,600
BOTTEGA VENETA
Women's Lauren 1980 Padded Intrecciato Leather Clutch - Pinecone
$4,800
HERMES
Hermes Kelly Pochette Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
$53,000
THE ROW
The Row Soft Margaux 15 Bag Midnight Calfskin Silver Hardware
$7,900
CHANEL
Chanel Small Classic Double Flap Bag Black Caviar Gold Hardware
$13,250
DIOR
Dior Mini Saddle Bag
$2,200
DIOR
Dior Mini Saddle Bag
$2,200
SAINT LAURENT
Mini Shoulder Bag
$2,150
THE ROW
The Row Soft Margaux 17 Bag Timouse Grey Calfskin Silver Hardware
$8,960
THE ROW
Ruth Tote Bag
$6,200
CHLOE
Bracelet Bag
$2,950
BALENCIAGA
Bel Air Canvas Medium Carry All Bag
$5,022
BOTTEGA VENETA
Mini Wallace Bag
$2,850
VALENTINO GARAVANI
9TO5 Shoulder Bag
$2,460
BOTTEGA VENETA
Small Andiamo Bag
$4,700
SAINT LAURENT
Le 5 A7 Hobo Bag
$3,450
HERMES
Hermes Picotin Lock 22 Black Clemence Gold Hardware
$6,310
LOEWE
Pebble Embellished Leather Bucket Bag
$2,900
GUCCI
Softbit Maxi Textured-leather Tote
$3,650
LOEWE
Flamenco Mini Leather Clutch
$2,600
THE ROW
'90s Leather Tote
$1,300
THE ROW
Jouve Textured-leather Shoulder Bag
$3,400
GUCCI
Jackie 1961 Leather Shoulder Bag
$3,950
BOTTEGA VENETA
Cabat Intrecciato Leather Tote
$10,500
BOTTEGA VENETA
Lauren 1980 Small Intrecciato Leather Clutch
$4,300
ALAÏA
Le Teckel Small Leather-trimmed Suede Shoulder Bag
$2,700
SAINT LAURENT
Y Leather Tote
$4,300
GUCCI
Gg Marmont 2.0 Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag
$2,600
LOEWE
Puzzle Edge Small Textured-leather Shoulder Bag
$3,850
THE ROW
Bindle Small Suede Shoulder Bag
$950
HERMES
Hermes Kelly Pochette Sesame Swift Gold Hardware
$25,970
HERMES
Hermes Picotin Lock 22 Gold Clemence Palladium Hardware
$6,100
HERMES
Hermes Birkin 25 Bleu Nuit Togo Palladium Hardware
$31,270
THE ROW
The Row Soft Margaux 12 Koala Grey Saddle Leather Silver Hardware
$7,950
