10 Must-Know Classic Handbags
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Read on for the 10 most important designer handbags in the history and find out which ones will really stand the test of time.
10 must-know classic handbags

Hermes Birkin Bag

Hermes Birkin Bag, from £4,000

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The waiting list for Birkin bag is currently so long that it has been closed. So no need to beat yourself up about the fact that you can't afford one because you couldn't get one anyway. If you are ever lucky enough to become a member of the Birkin club, you'll be safe in the knowledge that this bag will never date and will still look cool in 40 years' time when you pass it on to your granddaughter.

Find more Hermes handbags here.  

Chanel Classic 2.55 Coco Bag

Chanel Classic 2.55 Coco Bag, £860

chanel classic 2.55 coco bag
Other than the Birkin bag, here is another bag you should know - Chanel 2.55 bag. The 2.55 from Chanel was first introduced in February 1955 (hence the 2.55) by the ever practical Coco Chanel, who wanted a hands-free bag with a shoulder strap. To celebrate its 60th birthday, Chanel reissued the 2.55 last year with a special stamp inside.

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Dior Gaucho Saddle Bag

Dior Gaucho Saddle Bag, £1,050

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Popularised by celebrities like Paris Hilton, the Gaucho is the bag on every fashion followers' wish list.

Find more Dior handbags here.

Chloé Paddington Handbag

Chloé Paddington Bag, £799

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One of the world's most copied bags, and still one of the biggest sellers in the land! Perhaps it's because of its reasonable price tag. In fact it's so cheap you may even throw caution to the wind and yell 'I'll take two!' Unfortunately, demand is still so high that on net-a-porter, sales are restricted to one per customer.

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Yves Saint Laurent Medium Y-Mail Tote

Yves Saint Laurent Medium Y-Mail Tote, from US$1000

Yves Saint Laurent medium y-mail tote
Yves Saint Laurent Medium Y-Mail Tote bag features the signature and address inspired by Mr. St. Laurent's handwriting. Made in Italy.

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Gucci Indy Bag

Gucci Indy Bag, from US$1,300

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2007, Veteran designer Gucci launched it’s first ever ad campaign devoted entirely to Gucci Indy Bag, the “must-have season accessory” - a Fall/Winter 2007-2008 ad campaign especially for The Gucci Indy Bag!

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Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag

Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag, from US$675.00

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Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag with it’s notorious monogram canvas and classic silhoette has been in style for years.
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Longchamp LePliage

Longchamp Pliage Bag, from US$150

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Pliage means "fold or bend" in French. This convertible bag is Longchamp's premiere line.
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The Longchamp Pliage collection has tons of bright colors to choose from and can be a big tote or a small handbag. The handbags themselves, folded or unfolded, are great shapes, easy to wear and are definitely chic. 

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Tods D-Bag

Tods D-Bag, from US$1,200

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Tod’s does a great job of creating stylish, functional handbags. The Tods D-Bag is one of the brand's best sellers.

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Fendi Baguette Bag

Fendi Baguette Bag, from US$500

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Every woman who has ever owned a Fendi Baguette bag has Silvia Venturini Fendi to thank. In 1997 Silvia Venturini Fendi imagined a bag with sleekly linear, geometric lines designed so it could also be carried under the arm. She named it Le Baguette. The bag was her creation, coming out a time when the minimalist Prada nylon backpack had taken off and opened the market for new designs. The bag became an international sensation in the late 1990s once it was carried by "Sex and the City's" Carrie Bradshaw.
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The Fendi 10th Anniversary Baguette Bag in the photo costs $6,670.00

Find more Fendi handbags here. 

Source: Fashionesedaily, Handbag


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celina
2009.02.19
Where are the Lady Dior bag and Marc Jacobs Stam bag? They shall be on this list, definitely!
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Britta
2009.02.19
Among the 10 must know classic handbags, Gucci Indy Bag is the best!
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