Fashion Accessories Bags 14 Iconic Bags Worth the Investment By Alexis Bennett Alexis Bennett Alexis Bennett is a New York-based writer who covers all things fashion, shopping, and beauty. She was previously the Ecommerce editor at InStyle. InStyle's editorial guidelines and Laura Reilly Laura Reilly Laura Reilly is a writer and editor with over six years of experience covering fashion and beauty shopping news. She has written for InStyle, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, People, Thrillist, Nylon, and more. She also publishes a weekly shopping newsletter, Magasin, which highlights the top news, sales, and goings-on when it comes to buying clothes online. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on March 10, 2020 @ 04:30PM Pin Share Tweet Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Much like a coveted pair of heels or a statement-making necklace, an iconic handbag is never just an afterthought-accessory. If you ask me, carrying around a classic Chanel or an undeniably exquisite Hermés is the equivalent to winning Miss America and the lottery on the same day. Seriously — the handbag lottery. The attention to craftsmanship and quality make these pieces worth the price. Not to mention the cost per wear: These bags last decades and can be worn everyday, making them solid investments. And not just investments in good style, either. The value on some of these iconic pieces is projected to rise over time, making them a great addition to your financial portfolio. That is, if you could ever bring yourself to sell one. These are the 14 most iconic bags you can buy today: Read on to see why each of these monoliths made our list. Prada Saffiano Small Double Tote Courtesy View On Farfetch.com View On Neiman Marcus "It's not just a bag. It's Prada!" Price at time of publish: $3,650 Gucci Dionysus Bamboo Top Handle Bag Colorblock Leather Courtesy View On 1stdibs.com View On Rebag.com You can't go wrong with any Gucci bag that includes the iconic bamboo handle. Price at time of publish: $1,658 Chloe Drew Shoulder Bag Courtesy View On 1stdibs.com The Drew bag might be one of the newer purses on the list, but its timeless design has solidified its position as a modern icon for boho-chic women everywhere. Price at time of publish: $540 Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Baby Leather Bag Rebag View On Bergdorfgoodman.com View On Neiman Marcus View On Rebag.com Hedi Slimane introduced us to this modern classic in 2015. As long as professional women continue to serve looks in the workplace, it will always, always be in style. Price at time of publish: $2,850 Longchamp Large Le Pliage Tote Amazon View On Nordstrom View On Longchamp.com View On Saks Fifth Avenue Kate Middleton and Katie Holmes are among the many celebrity fans of this weatherproof, classic tote. Price at time of publish: $165 Chanel Quilted Bag Shopbop View On Shopbop.com I mean, do we really need to explain? Price at time of publish: $6,150 Bottega Veneta Padded Cassette Bag Bergdorf Goodman View On Nordstrom View On Bottegaveneta.com View On Saks Fifth Avenue Bottega Veneta owns the trademark on its classic basket weave technique. The Padded Cassette Bag is the crown jewel of clutch-crossbodies. Price at time of publish: $4,500 Dior Lady Dior Bag Dior View On Dior.com Birthed in the mid '90s and a staple for Princess Diana, this chic bag is the epitome of timeless elegance. Today, you can find the Lady Dior Bag in so many sizes, colors, and prints. Price at time of publish: $6,100 Coach Kitt Messenger Crossbody Amazon View On Amazon View On Coach.com View On Farfetch.com The messenger is one of the most iconic crossbody bags, and Coach's design combines both quality and timeless style at an affordable price. Price at time of publish: $186 Balenciaga Classic City Leather Tote Bag with Logo Strap Courtesy View On Neiman Marcus The signature hardware and XL tassel is what made the Balenciaga Moto bag a stand out in the early aughts. Valentino Garavani Rockstud Medium Shoulder Bag Courtesy View On Bergdorfgoodman.com View On Neiman Marcus Fashionistas will never get tired of the Rockstud pieces from Valentino. Find it on a sneaker, a sweatshirt... and of course, a handbag. Price at time of publish: $1,850 Hermès Birkin Bag Courtesy View On Rebag.com Hermès artistic director Jean-Louis Dumas designed this now-iconic bag after hearing actress Jane Birkin lament about not having a bag large enough to carry her daughter's baby bottles. Fast forward some 35 years, and the bag is now a more sound investment than gold. Price at time of publish: $5,650 Prada Black Nylon Waist Pouch Farfetch View On Farfetch.com The bum bag has Prada to thank for its return — particularly this nylon version, which has become popular to wear across the chest rather than at the hip, as it was in the '90s. Price at time of publish: $1,590 Dior Canvas Saddle Bag Dior View On Dior.com What would this list be if we didn't include the saddle bag? Originally designed by John Galliano in 1999 and worn by the time's biggest 'Its' Paris Hilton and SJP, the bag's 2018 re-release was just as explosive — just ask the Hadids. Price at time of publish: $4,200