The secret of the most stylish women around the world is not giving in to impulse buys but rather investing in staples that complement their aesthetic and are easy to work around for every occasion and any look. Collecting handbags is an art form.

 

Because when you decide to spend a certain amount of money on a precious handbag, you want to know if it is a good investment, an accessory capable of satisfying all the practical needs for a bag. Even a designer handbag must fulfill, but above all, make your outfits even more elegant and almost last a lifetime.

 

The classic and elegant bag was inspired by none other than Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco. The Fashion Icon used to hide her growing baby bump behind the purse, keeping it away from prying eyes. After being photographed many times with the handbag, though, she started to be associated with it. The bag would then shade away its former name “Sac à dépêches” to be rightfully acknowledged as the Hermès Kelly bag.

 

The craftsmanship behind the Kelly bag is a meticulous and rigorous process. It’s within the Hermès factories in Paris that all the magic is happening. All bags are handcraft made and take up to 25 hours. The boutique uses highly skilled hands and expert eyes of craftsmen to produce outstanding and precise work. The artisans’ passion transpires into their craft as the work of art is hand sewed, buffed, and polished with incredible precision and devotion. Although imperceivable through the non-expert eyes, each bag carries with it the unique touch of its

artisan. Before sitting on the boutique shelves, each bag is carefully examined for any default; not even a minor stitch is spared. That is how an authentic Kelly bag is guaranteed.

 

The trapezium-shaped bag is the perfect accessory to any elegant and sophisticated woman. It brings that chic but timeless look to your wardrobe and makes you feel like a fashion icon.

 

The French Haute-Couture French Maison has been creating chic and timeless pieces for decades now, and the Chanel Classic Flap Bag is the best depiction of such.

 

 

The bag is filled with history. The fashion piece was created in February 1955 (hence the epithet 2.55) by Coco Chanel. In the 80s, it received an interesting spun from Karl Lagerfeld that would forever change Chanel’s face, the iconic CC. The renowned Logo arrived in the form of two intertwined C on the lock that has been long since linked with the classy brand.

 

The Chanel Flap bag will give a classic and elegant twist to your style, upgrading it with a timeless feeling whatever you are wearing. An indispensable classic that doesn’t age in the wardrobe of any fashion lovers.

 

The Lady Dior was born out of the Christian Dior Atelier in 1994, Paris. It had no official name but was affectionately called “Chouchou” (Favorite in French) until a year later, where its iconic name was finally given. In 1995, the bag became symbolic to the late Princess of Wales, Lady Diana. The bag was offered to her by France’s First Lady, Bernadette Chirac, as a gift during her visit to France for the inauguration of the Cézanne exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris. Lady Di quickly adopted it as her go-to bag. The Dior piece was seen and photographed with her in multiple official events worldwide and became her favorite fashion accessory. Princess Diana even ordered it in a different version, proving her love for the bag. It is with her blessing that the bag was nominated after her.

 

The iconic Lady Dior uses the best materials and the best craftsmanship, as Christian Dior declared. The bag is handcrafted by skilled artisans and was even inspired by the stitching pattern and Cannage of Napoleon III chairs that the Couturier used to welcome guests at his fashion show in the late 40s. The bag is top-handled, and the Logo is hanging from a rounded handle in D.i.o.r charms.

 

The bag is a symbol of finesse and elegance, and despite having been emblematic for the last 25 years, it is still a trendy and contemporary piece to adorn and upgrade your look.

 

Like all the women they were named after, these bags are still iconic. They are the most classic luxury handbags to focus on enriching your wardrobe in the long term with any new fashion piece. You might buy these bags new in a boutique, but they increase in value over time, so you should opt for a high-quality piece from a luxury secondhand boutiques at a more affordable price.