If You Wear One of These Investment Bags This Fall, I'll Know You Have Taste

A collage of women holding designer handbags, including Chloe's tan camera bag, a burgundy Givenchy tote bag in burgundy, and a black Prada bag.

(Image credit: Chloé; Givenchy; Prada)

I love nothing more than when a friend comes to me for shopping advice, especially about an investment purchase. The other day, I was thrilled when my friend shared that she had been saving and was ready to invest in a designer bag.

Immediately, I took it upon myself to help her find her dream bag. I spent hours researching and meticulously analyzing the market to compile a comprehensive list of the best bags available. I established specific criteria, focusing on timeless designs, quality construction, high resale value, and the reputation of luxury brands renowned for their quality and demand. After sifting through over 150 designer bags, I narrowed the selection to 27 fail-safe investments. I made sure to include a diverse range of options from esteemed designers such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Prada as well as emerging brands like Aesther Ekme and Bevza. The curated edit features a variety of styles, including slouchy shoulder bags, structured bowler bags, and elegant evening clutches.

Want to see the styles I recommended? Keep reading because I've highlighted 27 investment-worthy handbags below, all for your shopping pleasure. Even if you're not currently looking for a new bag, the handbags below are worth adding to your wish list.

Associate Fashion Editor

Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joined Who What Wear in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself. When she's not writing, you can find her taking a Pilates class, reading a powerful romance novel, or exploring a new wellness spot in Manhattan.