Designer handbags are not only beautiful to look at, but they are also an investment in your wardrobe and your finances! For example, did you know that the Hermes Birkin bag is a better investment than real gold? It can be difficult to keep track of what the hot new bag is season to season, however, if you are just starting out with your designer handbag collection, it is a good idea to start with some classics that never go out of fashion or style and that you will want to keep forever!

Here, we are taking you through just a few of the gorgeous bags that keep coming back, season after season, that you should definitely include in your collection.

Chloé Bags

Chloé is the artisan chic brand from Paris that never dates. Over the years, they have continued to update their classic style and if you love your designer fashion pieces then you will instantly be able to recognise a Chloé bag with key features such as a saddle shape and round top metal handles. This brand offers a style to suit every person, from the classic Drew to the popular Nile, and what many fashionistas love is that they come in a wide variety of sizes and colours. The hottest new Chloé bag that you will want to add to your collection this year has to be the cute and oh so chic Chloé backpack. The mini version of this bag is gorgeous and the perfect understated and practical piece.

Balenciaga Bags

If you have been collecting designer handbags for a while now, no doubt you already have the Balenciaga City bag in your collection. If not, where have you been? This stunning bag reappears every season and is the perfect bag for day to day wear. With a slouchy design, it offers something unique and different to many other designer handbags on the market which are usually pretty polished! Balenciaga was founded over 100 years ago in Spain and the brand has created an incredible legacy for itself.

Givenchy Bags

Another Parisian powerhouse that creates gorgeous bags is Givenchy. This brand launched the now famous Givenchy Antigona bag that is now a must-have in every girl’s closet. Since it was released, it has come out in a variety of different shapes and sizes so you can choose the perfect one for you. Its smooth leather and cool structural shape make this a stylish and sleek bag suitable for both work and going out at the weekend. Givenchy also offers a range of smaller bags, but the Antigona is definitely its best seller and one of the most popular designer bags of all time.

Saint Laurent Bags

A Saint Laurent bag is something that every girl should own. Saint Laurent is the designer powerhouse first created by the French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. One of the most popular Saint Laurent bags of all time and one that all makes the must-have list is the Sac De Jour style. Over the years, this bag has been released in a multitude of different sizes and colours and features crisp, sleep edges but still keeps that edge that Saint Laurent is synonymous with. These bags are perfect when you want to team up with your favourite office suit for a meeting, or you could instead opt for one of their brighter colours as the ultimate weekend bag during the summer months. In recent years, the brand also launched the micro versions of this bag and it certainly lives up to its name as it can easily fit in the palm of your hand!

Stella McCartney Bags

Although this fashion designer has one of the most famous surnames in music, Stella has successfully established herself as a designer powerhouse and her brand has gone from strength to strength. What sets this brand apart is that her bags are vegan friendly which is almost unheard of in the luxury fashion world. This USP has made these bags extremely popular and they are some of the most sought after on the market. Stella bags come in a wide range of styles and everyone loves the Falabella. The Falabella has the perfect rocker edge to it with a slouchy style and chains. These bags are also unique in that they can be folded over to be worn in a multitude of different ways. You can keep them as a large tote bag or fold them over to make the perfect weekend clutch bag, This versatile bag is a great option!

Make sure you get your hands on at least one of these amazing bags this year!