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Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Alma bag– Fashionista picked their “classic 5 handbags” — which then prompted some outrage on our Facebook page. We're not sure what would be on our list, but probably the Longchamp Pliage as well as our beloved Louis Vuitton Epi Alma bag (pictured; available at Louis Vuitton for $1310). (We know, we know, the Speedy is probably more popular, but we've never felt like you can fit enough stuff in that bag, or carry it comfortably.)  Readers, what would be your investment-worthy handbags?

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– The Bucks Blog reports on a new site, Cheapism, that is like a Consumer Reports for the cheap.

9 Comments

  1. I agree the Le Pliage is a classic bag but it doesn’t belong on the list. The list is about classic investment bags, and the Pliage, at $145, isn’t an “investment” piece.

    1. I guess that depends on your income bracket. I’d say the fact that it’s made of nylon and looks like it should cost $10 is what makes it not an investment piece.

  2. I hate the term “investment bag.” Maybe splurge bags, but not investment bags. You don’t put your kids through college with a purse.

    1. yes but if you need money quickly you can sell it and “investment” bags do have a resale market. I personally have sold a few of my own (not for financial need but because I have too many).

  3. Ditto on the LV Speedy sentiment. I don’t understand why I see so many of them around the city. They look like such an impractical size and shape for an everyday bag.

  4. Oh, I didn’t like their list at all! What about a classic Bottega Veneta hobo, an Hermes Kelly, or even a simple leather (no logos) Coach tote?

  5. 1) YSL muse bag
    http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446130331
    2) a classic Chloe bag. Great quality, timeless but not trite/overly replicated designs
    3) quilted Marc Jacobs Stam bag and/or Blake satchel
    http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3123871?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=bags:women:handbag&cm_ite=marc_jacobs_%27stam%27_quilted_frame_satchel:281834_5&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:trackingCode=9BAAC034-3E6B-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&mr:referralID=NA

    http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=444851&cm_mmc=Froogle-_-n-_-n-_-n

  6. when I think of an “investment” bag, 2 things come to mind. Quality & durability (it’s had better last a long time and be able to tolerate extreme usage) and resale value. As an investment advisor I cringe at the term “investment” bag but I am at a loss as to how else to describe it.

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