Top 10 Luxury Bags for Your First Big Purchase

Nothing beats the ecstasy rushing in when you finally have your very first designer bag in your arms. Even if you are to acquire more bags in the future, the first taste will always be a moment to treasure. It’s a huge milestone, and almost any woman would dare to reach that dream at least once in her lifetime. But with the overwhelming selection of bags out there, setting your heart on your first is not exactly a simple process. So, before cashing in, check out these ten fail-safe classic designer bags that have fairly established their presence in the fashion scene.

 

1.Louis Vuitton Alma Bag

With its practical shape and unmistakable Louis Vuitton logo, no wonder this LV bag is a cult favorite that is still going strong up to this day.

Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma Pm
$670

 2. Louis Vuitton Nerverfull

Launched in 2007, the bag’s colossal success has acclaimed in the fashion scene is unexpected, and the fanfare doesn’t seem to wane anytime soon.

Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Neverfull Mm
$980

3. Balenciaga City Bag

Thanks to the Olsen twins’ obsession with this chic bag, the exposure paved the way for it to be a fan favorite up to this day.

Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Silver City
$1055

 

4. Prada Nylon Bag

This bag’s resurgence from the early noughties is unstoppable due to its classic silhouette loved by fashionistas everywhere because of its casual sporty appeal.

Prada Nylon Mini Bag
$725

 

5. Chloe Faye Bag

The bag has since risen to fame from its debut on Chloé’s spring runway, and with its chic gold bracelet, we’re not contesting its popularity.

Chloé Small Nile Bracelet Bag
$694

 

6/7. Loewe Puzzle Bag

A play of geometric structure is at an obvious play with this bag from Loewe. While other designer labels in this list are easily recognizable by most people, Loewe gravitates its appeal toward keen fashionistas in the niche.

Loewe Puzzle Leather Bag
$2800

 

6/7. Gucci Quilted Shoulder Bag

Any fashion enthusiast will instantly recognize the GG logo from afar, and no roundup is complete without ever mentioning the Italian fashion house, Gucci.

Gucci Calfskin Matelasse Mini GG Marmont
$1905

 

8. Hermès Birkin

The most coveted bag of all time, Birkin, has been a classic symbol of social status since its creation in 1984. Some even say it is an investment good as real estate because these bags have a high appreciation value, especially if they are rare.

Vintage Hermès Retourne Kelly bag, 

$28,500.00

 

9. Dior Saddle Bag

The season of baguettes is here, and the revival of this “classic meets contemporary” ‘90s classic bag is probably here to stay. Rihanna is one of the big names to own this bag.

Christian Dior Monogram Saddle Bag
$2215

 

10. Chanel Classic Flap Bag

From Anna Wintour to Alexa Chung, Chanel’s iconic Flap Bag is a timeless mainstay. Its sleek and elegant quilt design goes way back to Coco Chanel herself, with the distinct design we see today reinvented by Karl Lagerfeld. 

Chanel Classic Handbag
$6800

	Functionality	Price	Average Score	Final Rank
Hermés Birkin	4	10	7	8
LV Alma	3	1	2	1
Chanel Classic Flap Bag	9	9	9	10
Gucci Quilted Bag	7	6	6.5	6/7
Balenciaga City Bag	2	5	3.5	3
Dior Saddle Bag	8	7	7.5	9
Loewe Puzzle Bag	5	8	6.5	6/7
LV Neverfull	1	4	2.5	2
Chloe Faye Bag	10	2	6	5
Prada Nylon Bag	6	3	4.5	4