The 10 Most Popular Designer Bags Ever
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@oliviafaehNamed after Jane Birkin, this bag has been coveted since its inception in 1984. The BBC revealed how it came to be: "Its existence was a happy accident, borne out of an exchange between Birkin and former Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas on an Air France flight from Paris to London in the early '80s," the BBC wrote.
Buy this bag in a neutral hue to get more wear out of it.
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Nothing says luxury like a Chanel bag. Quilted designs have been an integral part of the brand's history since Coco Chanel herself designed this bag in 1955. Sleek and simple yet elegant, it's no wonder it's still selling like crazy. It doesn't hurt that everyone from Anna Wintour to Beyoncé owns one.
Tweed is a signature part of this French house's heritage.
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This Louis Vuitton bag is popular because of its unmistakable LV logo and practical shape. The Neverfull bag, which launched in 2007 to great fanfare, arguably paved the way for the designer logo craze that is still going strong.
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A handbag roundup is not complete without mentioning Gucci. The Jackie 1961 bag, named after former First Lady and style icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis, is back on the rise as vintage, retro silhouettes are all the rage. Gucci is also extremely recognizable and is closely associated with Italian luxury.
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We'll go ahead and say it: This may be the best Celine bag to come from Heidi Slimane's tenure at the fashion house. The interlocked motif comes from chains surrounding Paris' iconic Arc de Triomphe and is a fan favorite among the fashion crowd.
The shoulder strap is adjustable, which allows it to be styled as a crossbody or shoulder bag.
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SZYMON BRZÓSKA/THE STYLE STALKERDior's version first Saddle Bag debuted in 1999 when John Galliano was still at the helm of the house, and its high resale value is proof that it's still coveted today. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Rihanna are among the celebrities who own this chic style.
It doesn't get more iconic than this logo-adorned bag.
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While Chanel and Louis Vuitton bags are recognizable to the masses, Loewe bags are a bit more niche for fashion girls in the know—making them all the more desirable for discerning customers.
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SZYMON BRZÓSKA/THE STYLE STALKERWhile Bottega Veneta's Jodie knotted intrecciato leather tote. Released in 2021, Bottega Veneta's Jodie knotted intrecciato leather tote has cemented itself as a must-have bag. While this bag is comparably "newer" than the other styles in this list, it will indeed be a popular choice for years to come.
You can shop this in 11 other colorways.
The newer verison of the Jodi tote is just as stunning.
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Don't forget about Chloé! The iconic French house has produced its fair share of It bags over the years, but the Faye bag has retained a particularly impressive resale value.
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SZYMON BRZÓSKA/THE STYLE STALKERLast but not least, it's the bag everyone dreams of: the Fendi Baguette. Since its initial release in 1997, this bag has cemented itself into pop culture and can be found in closets everywhere.
The embossed leather on this baguette is everything.
Doesn't get more timeless than Fendi's jacquard bag.