I’ve done the research, and these are the best handbags to invest in for 2025

These styles will retain their value for years to come

Investment handbags 2025
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If you’re thinking of buying a designer handbag in the new year, firstly, congratulations. There’s nothing more exciting than making a big investment purchase (or maybe that’s just me) especially at this time of year where the sales have started and we look to either treat ourselves or spend vouchers kindly gifted from family or friends. But with great power comes great responsibility, as they say, so how do you know you’re making the right choice?

It’s called an investment purchase for a reason — if you’re spending thousands of pounds on a bag, you want to make sure you’ll love it forever (or if not, that you’ll at least be able to make your money back by reselling it).

As somewhat of a bag aficionado, my top tip is to go for something you actually like. It sounds obvious, but if you’re buying into a trend or a style simply because it’s currently popular, you probably won’t want it in your wardrobe forever. I speak from experience, having just sold a bright pink Jacquemus bag I bought in the pandemic — nothing against Jacquemus, the bag just wasn’t my style. Remember when all we could do was shop online…

Louis Vuitton Speedy

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My second top tip is to think about designers or at least bag designs that have stood the test of time. For my 30th birthday, I made my biggest bag purchase to date — a Louis Vuitton Speedy. The style made its debut in 1930 under the name the Express, and was designed as a more compact alternative to Louis Vuitton’s travelling trunks of the time. As the bag will turn 95 next year, and has seen many design iterations in its time, this felt like a solid handbag investment. Louis Vuitton also tends to hold its resale value, and as the appetite for vintage fashion continues to grow, the Speedy (in all shapes and sizes) is forever in demand.

On the topic of Louis Vuitton, earlier this month the house posted an Instagram teaser video announcing that it would be re-igniting the beloved collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami on 1 January 2025. It comes two decades after the original partnership, masterminded by then creative director of Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs. While no images have been released, this is definitely something I'll be keeping my eye on...

However, it’s not all about heritage houses and classic pieces. Swedish brand Toteme have made waves with their T-Lock bag which was first released in 2022, which has famous fans including Katie Holmes and Rosie Huntington-Whitely. The Row’s Margaux bag has been dubbed the new Birkin, especially as it’s impossible for retailers to keep in stock. And Alaïa’s Le Teckel — which means ‘Dachshund’ in French — has become a cult classic within the fashion set since its debut in the house’s spring/summer 2024 collection.

Jennifer Lawrence The Row Margaux bag

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Below, I’ve rounded up the best bags to invest in for 2025. The matrix of personal style, budget and longevity isn’t an easy one to master, but I believe you’ll manage.

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Rebecca Jane Hill
Freelance Fashion Editor And Stylist

Rebecca Jane Hill is a freelance fashion editor and stylist. She is the former fashion editor at Drapers, and has contributed to publications such as Elle, Refinery29, Stylist, Glamour, The Face, Dazed, Bricks, and Riposte. She has also worked with brands such as Dr Martens, Gucci and Calvin Klein across strategy, consultancy and creative direction.