The Best Designer Bags: 10 Bags Worth Investing In
The Best Designer Bags: 10 Bags Worth Investing In
The short answer: the best designer bag is the one you will carry most: for many people that is a medium leather shoulder bag such as the Polene Numero Dix, and for evenings a small top-handle bag like the Alaia Purse Top Handle Bag. Shop every designer bag for women at Coveti.
Investing in a bag means choosing a shape you will still want to carry in five years. The ten below are chosen for design, leather and how often you will use them, and each one is in stock now.
Which bag do you need?
| Bag | Best for |
|---|---|
| Shoulder bag | Every day |
| Tote | Work and weekends |
| Crossbody bag | Travel, hands-free days |
| Mini bag | Evenings |
Our picks: the best designer bags
1. Polene Numero Dix in Textured Black
A curved shoulder bag from the Paris label. Read about Polene shoulder bags.
2. LOEWE Small Featherlight Puzzle Bag in Suede, Ochre
The Puzzle in a lighter suede version, carried by hand and crossbody.
3. Khaite Soft Blake Small Shoulder Bag in Zebra Print Haircalf
A soft shoulder bag in zebra-print haircalf from the New York label.
4. Alaia Purse Top Handle Bag in Calfskin, Black
A small black top-handle bag with a clean line.
5. Saint Laurent Loulou Toy Crossbody in Matelasse Suede
The quilted Loulou in its small Toy size.
6. JACQUEMUS The Chiquito Bag in Black
The tiny top-handle bag that made the label’s name.
7. Dolce & Gabbana Medium Vittoria Calfskin Handbag
A structured calfskin handbag in a medium size.
8. Gabriela Hearst Nina Bag in Chocolate Cashmere Felt
The Nina in cashmere felt. Read about the Gabriela Hearst Nina bag.
9. Valextra Wicker Bucket Micro Bag in Beige and Pergamena White
A micro bucket bag in wicker and leather from the Milan house.
10. Schiaparelli Small Souffle Bag in Beige
A soft, rounded bag from the Paris couture house.
How to choose a designer bag
Choose by how you carry it, then by colour: black, tan and brown go with the most. Check the dimensions and the strap drop on each product page. Read about Italian handbag brands, French handbag brands and old money bags.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best first designer bag?
A medium leather shoulder bag in black, tan and brown that you can wear every day.
Which designer bags hold their value?
Classic shapes in black and neutral leather from established houses tend to hold their value best.
Is a designer bag worth it?
If you carry it often, yes: good leather and construction last for years.
What size designer bag is most practical?
A medium bag that fits a phone, wallet, keys and sunglasses.
How do I care for a designer bag?
Store it stuffed in its dust bag, away from sunlight, and condition the leather a few times a year.
What is the most versatile bag colour?
Black, followed by tan and brown.
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