Top 5 Designer Bags To Start Your Collection
For those only getting into the world of luxury fashion, starting a designer bag collection can be both an exciting and exhausting endeavor. I mean, with myriad brands, styles, and price points to consider, which bags do you choose? Well, I’ve got quite a few suggestions! And those aren’t your typical Classic Flap, or the Birkin! Quite frankly, I do believe that everyone should start their collection with something on a more affordable side. There’s always a chance you are going to regret your purchases later, right? Well, to avoid that from happening, I’ve curated this list of the best designer bags to start your collection. From the versatile Longchamp Le Pliage to the legendary Fendi Baguette, these classy picks will serve as a perfect foundation for a timeless and versatile handbag collection.
1. Longchamp Le Pliage
Starting up with the one and only Longchamp Le Pliage tote. Sure, some of us may not consider it a luxury handbag, but the fact that literally everyone into luxury owns a version of this bag speaks volumes. Right now, specifically, everyone seems to be obsessed with the Longchamp Le Pliage Pouch bag, which makes for a super cute crossbody (you will need a conversion kit though). However, the original Longchamp Le Pliage tote also remains in high demand. And given the affordable price point for this bag (starting at just $100 retail for the pouch), it’s really a no-brainer purchase.
2. Saint Laurent Monogram Wristlet
One of the best-value designer handbags on the market right now, in my opinion, is the Saint Laurent Monogram Wristlet. Arriving priced at just $795 retail, with numerous colors and three hardware options available (gold, silver and so-black), it can be worn in a whopping four different ways, incl. as a shoulder bag and a crossbody if using a conversion kit. A lot of reviewers online have also mentioned its striking similarity to the brand’s classic wallet on chain, which basically looks identical (just with an added shoulder strap), but costs double as much.
3. Louis Vuitton Alma BB
The unmistakable shape and signature details of the Louis Vuitton Alma BB bag make it a timeless classic. And truly, when browsing Louis Vuitton’s handbag collection, the Alma style stands out as one of the brand’s icons, with the first version of the bag debuting way back in 1934. The BB size of the bag is also incredibly popular with first-time Louis Vuitton buyers, which is mainly due to its versatile design with a removable crossbody strap and fairly affordable price point, starting at just $1,820 retail.
4. Prada Galleria
I’ve recently asked several of my friends which handbag they would get if they could only own one luxury handbag for life and two of the three have mentioned Prada Galleria bag in classic Black Saffiano leather. Why did they pick this bag? Well, according to them, it’s because of its clean and elegant design which pairs well with just about everything. The Prada Galleria Bag also comes available in a wide variety of sizes. Not even to mention that, in Saffiano leather, this bag is pretty much indestructible.
5. Fendi Baguette
When starting a luxury handbag collection, I always recommend prioritizing pieces that will stand the test of time. And when it comes to such pieces, it doesn’t get any more timeless than Fendi’s iconic Baguette bag. Immortalized after the appearance in the iconic “Sex and The City”, this handbag is characterized by a rectangular silhouette with a foldover flap and a short shoulder strap. Newer versions of the Baguette bag also come with a detachable strap for crossbody wear.
I hope this post was helpful!
xoxo’s, Masha S.
