16 Iconic Bags Worth the Investment

"It's not just a bag. It's Prada!"

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You can't go wrong with any Gucci bag that includes the iconic bamboo handle.

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It's the first handbag that Louis Vuitton ever created back in 1930, and no celebrity airport look is complete without one.

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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.

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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.

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Kate Middleton and Katie Holmes are among the many celebrity fans of this weatherproof, classic tote.

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I mean, do we really need to explain?

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Bottega Veneta owns the trademark on its classic basket weave technique. The Padded Cassette Bag is the crown jewel of clutch-crossbodies.

Shop now: $2,800; bottegaveneta.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. 

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The messenger is one of the most iconic crossbody bags, and Coach's design combines both quality and timeless style at an affordable price.

Shop now: $150; coach.com

The signature hardware and XL tassel is what made the Balenciaga Moto bag a stand out in the early aughts. 

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Fashionistas will never get tired of the Rockstud pieces from Valentino. Find it on a sneaker, a sweatshirt... and of course, a handbag.

Shop now: $1,375; neimanmarcus.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.

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The interlocking Fs on Fendi’s Zucca design is a classic execution of today’s logomania. Unlike other iterations, we can rest assured this design (drawn up by Karl Lagerfeld in 1965) won’t go out of style, thanks to its rich history.

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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.

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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.

Shop now: $2,500; shopbop.com