Designer Handbags: Six Tell-tale Signs When To Invest In One

Designer handbags are status symbols. That's why however expensive they could get, people, and not just ordinary people, still buy them. And mere on-lookers put these stylish people on the pedestal whenever they see them lugging around one of the most coveted bags of the season. And indeed, season after season, top designers find their way to people's attention by making new bags. And if you're really lucky, the bag that you bought could be soon considered as investment pieces. Indeed, some of these bags can be easily called as investment pieces; ones which you dream of passing on to your children knowing that they can still use them. Scroll down and you will learn how these seemingly simple bags can be regarded as an investment.

Price. This one's obviously out of the question when people say the word investment. However, not all that is expensive can be right away considered as investment pieces. Some handbags that can be considered as investment didn't necessarily have a good start. This is when the next tell-tale sign comes in.

Designer. Who are you wearing? Goes the famous question. Usually, for designer handbags, it's “who” and not “what” that matters. The more well-known the designer is, the more expensive the bag could get, and most of the time, the more it could be considered as an investment piece.

Popularity. You know when you should get one, when “it” people, the socialites and the stylish celebrities have one. But never confuse classical investment pieces with at-the-moment ones. One way to tell whether it is an investment handbag is when the likes of Audrey Hepburn have used and abused the bag and today's important people in fashion still use and abuse it. Another clue is when bad people have long produced knock-offs of them.

Quality. For designer handbags, it's quality and quantity that matters. Top designers usually make a very limited number of such bags but you could tell that these bags are made with all the love they could give. So in buying one, be prepared to be on a very long waitlist. Also, check the fabric, stitches and hardware. Authentic designer bags are usually made of superb quality material that could last season after season after season.

Design. As you may have noticed, uber-trendy bags have a shorter lifespan than bags with elegant designs. When investing in bags, think “classy” not “tacky”. Say no to neon colors and elaborate designs. Since you're looking for an investment piece, these bags are the ones that should last more than a lifetime. Look for ones with a neutral color palette and a not too complicated structure or design.

Functionality. Designer bag or not, a bag should serve its purpose. Designer bags, which you could consider as investment pieces, should still be able to carry some of your stuff. And quite obviously, too, the ones that are not as functional don't last long enough to be considered as an investment.