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Long Lasting Classic Bags
Here are some classic hand bag models from the top brands that you can be sure will stay in reliable shape for a lifetime. Whatever features you wish for your next handbag to have, one of the brands featured below is sure to satisfy!
Hermes
A popular brand that makes bags for all occasions, with the high quality materials used in its production process ensuring that its bags will last an incredibly long time. Of its most popular models, Kelly is considered to be perfect for formal outings, while the functional design of Birkin makes it good for private use.
Chanel
Chanel is a brand that everyone aspires to try at least once, and once they do, not many want to stop! With its high quality materials and designs, this brand can be a great lifetime fashion partner for any occasion. The Matelasse handbag series, with its distinctive diamond quilt pattern and leather and chain handle, is especially well-known for its style and adaptability. Other styles include the cute Coco Handle series, featuring a smaller, more rounded handle, the more male-oriented ‘Boy Chanel’, and the recent Chanel 19 ‘Dizneuf’ series by the late, famous designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is known for its iconic use of its own logo in the designs of its bag series, through the use of its Louis Vuitton Monogram design. You can see this pattern applied in a variety o different series such as Speedy, Alma, Never Full and the SC Bag. Between these designs and the also-popular Damier (checkerboard) square design, you can certainly find a bag that speaks to your personal style from what Louis Vuitton has on offer!
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Gucci
Gucci started off similarly to Hermes, as a manufacturer of riding bags and other equestrian equipment. It has since become one of the top brands worldwide for quality and reliability. The many Gucci series include Ophidia, with its vintage look and iconic red-green stripe, the lightweight Soho handbag, the GC Marmont belt bag series, and the GG Supreme series. Gucci handbags usually prominently feature the Gucci ‘GG’ logo in some way, making this a great choice for those who really want to make their new favorite handbag series known!
Are Online Japanese Stores Another Good Shopping Option?
These same handbag brands can often be found secondhand on online Japanese stores at great prices. If you had never considered this option before, we highly recommend that you give it a try with services like Buyee, which make getting to these highly valuable stores even easier, even from outside of Japan! The link below is just a small sample of what is available to you through this method.
